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Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler

Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler

5(4 ratings)

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$89.00at SUVA Lapidary SupplyChecked 59 min ago

18% under what the other stores charge

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $89.00 at SUVA Lapidary Supply on Nov 12.
  • Checked at 15 stores.

Our take on the Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler

The Tumble-Bee is a single-barrel rotary rock tumbler with a 4 lb rubber barrel, built for beginners who want to start polishing stones straight from the box. It ships with a grit and polish kit, oil, an Allen wrench and an instruction manual. Its rust-proof housing has no sharp edges, and a non-slip timing belt keeps the barrel turning smoothly. A thermal overload protector shuts the motor off if it overheats. Against basic hobby tumblers it adds those safety and belt refinements, but it is one barrel, so you cannot run coarse and polish stages side by side.

Best forBeginners tumbling their first batch of stonesKids and families into geology and science projectsGift buyers who want a ready-to-run kitPolishing small batches of stones, glass or metal
Pros
  • Comes with grit and polish kit, oil and tools, so it runs out of the box
  • 4 lb rubber barrel handles a decent batch of stones
  • Non-slip timing belt resists slipping off the pulleys
  • Thermal overload protector cuts the motor if it overheats
  • Rust-proof housing with no sharp edges
Cons
  • Only one barrel, so stages must run one after another
  • Rotary tumbling takes weeks per batch
  • No speed control mentioned
  • Barrel and belt are wear parts that need eventual replacement

Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler prices at every store

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    In stockSold by ReentelReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $129.00Free shippingChecked 59 min ago
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    $99.00+ $52.00 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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    $89.00Checked 59 min ago
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    $109.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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    $109.95Checked 1 h ago
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    $109.95Checked 1 h ago
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Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler price history

Lowest price we've seen: $89.00 on Nov 13 at SUVA Lapidary Supply. Tracked across 14 stores since Nov 13.

About the Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler

The Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler is a starter set that is ready to tumble right out of the box. It has rust-proof housing with no sharp edges.

A non-slip timing belt reinforces the curve of the belt and keeps it from slipping off the pulleys, so the tumbler runs smoothly. A thermal overload protector turns off the motor if it overheats.

The kit includes a 4 lb rubber barrel, a rock grit polish kit and the tools to get started. It can be used for tumbling stone, glass and metal.

Color
Yellow
Barrel
One 4 lb rubber barrel
Housing
Rust-proof, no sharp edges
Drive
Non-slip timing belt
Safety
Thermal overload protector shuts off the motor if it overheats
In the box
Rock tumbler, 4 lb rubber barrel, 1 bottle of lightweight oil, 3/64" Allen wrench, instruction manual, rock grit polish kit

Specifications

color
YellowSource

Questions and answers

What comes in the box?
One 4 lb rubber barrel, a bottle of lightweight oil, a 3/64" Allen wrench, an instruction manual and a rock grit polish kit. You supply the rocks.
How long does a batch take?
Rotary tumbling runs through coarse, medium, fine and polish stages, typically several weeks per batch. The single barrel means each stage runs in turn.
Is it good for a child?
It is marketed as a starter set for kids into science and geology. The housing has no sharp edges and the motor has a thermal overload protector, but an adult should handle grit changes and cleanup.
Can it polish glass or metal too?
Yes. The manufacturer lists stone, glass and metal tumbling as uses for the same barrel and grit kit.
Does it have more than one barrel?
No. It is a single-barrel tumbler, so you cannot run two grit stages at once the way dual-barrel models allow.
Where is the Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler cheapest?
At SUVA Lapidary Supply, for $89.00, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.
Where can I buy the Tumble-Bee Rock Tumbler?
15 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, SUVA Lapidary Supply, Amazon, Lapidary Mart, rockshed.com.

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