Tumblers come in bowl and tub styles, as well as desktop designs. They are often the best choice for finishing smaller, lightweight components because they complete cycles more quickly than other forms of mass finishing machines.
Choosing the Right Tumbler for Your Needs
The quality of your tumbler will greatly affect the finish it produces and the time it takes to finish. It also depends on the size, type, and quality of the stones you use.
Cleaning Stones in a Tumbler
Using a tumbler to clean rocks can be a great way to get your rocks shining like new again. A good quality tumbler will do a thorough job of shaping and smoothing your rocks while still preserving their natural edges.
It is a good idea to rinse your stones off properly before you begin the process again. This will ensure the best results.
Jewelry Cleaning
Adding a small amount of jewelry cleaner to the media in your tumbler can help clean your jewelry better than if you were to do it by hand with a parts cleaner. The vibration of the tumbler will get the cleaning additive into cracks and crevices that you couldn’t get with a parts cleaner.
