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Polishing rocks in
Thumler Rotary Tumblers which include the Model T, AR1, AR2 Rotary Tumblers
and Model B
Tumbler.
1. Fill barrel 1/2 to 5/8 full of stones. Pour
in package marked COARSE (60-90). Add water even with top stones. Run
tumbler with this mixture for approximately 7 days, 24 hours a day, or until
smooth. WASH STONES AND BARREL WELL. (Kitchen colander is ideal for
washing stones, but do not wash into sink drains.)
2. Place stones back into barrel. Pour in
package marked FINE (120-220). Add water even with top of stones. Run
tumbler with this mixture for approximately 7 days, 24 hours a day, or until
rocks are shiny when wet. WASH STONES AND BARREL WELL.
3. Place stones back into barrel. Pour in
package marked PRE-POLISH (500F). Add water even with top of stones. Run
the tumbler with this mixture approximately 3 days, 24 hours a day, or until
rocks show a luster when dry. WASH STONE AND BARREL WELL.
4. Place stones back into barrel. Pour in
package marked POLISH. Add water even with top of stones. Run tumbler with
this mixture approximately 7 days, 24 hours a day, or until rocks show a
luster when dry. WASH STONES AND BARREL WELL.
5. Place stones back into barrel. Add
enough powdered detergent to make a stiff suds. Add water even with top of
stones. You may also add sawdust or some similar material to cushion the
rocks during this clean-up stage. Run tumbler with this mixture overnight.
WASH STONES AND BARREL WELL. SPREAD OUT ROCKS ON DRY SURFACE AND INSPECT
YOUR FINISHED GEMSTONES.
The grit pack (THU304)
for the #130/#140 tumblers is enough for 4 applications for units with 3lb.
barrels, 2 applications for A-R2.
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Model |
Capacity |
Amount
per Barrel |
Model
T, A-R1
Model T-2, A-R2 |
1-qt,
barrel, 3 lbs
2-qt, barrels, 6 lbs |
Coarse......................4
oz.
Fine......................... 4 oz.
Prepolish....................2 oz
Polish........................2 oz |
| Model
A-R6 |
9
lbs |
Coarse......................8
oz.
Fine..........................8 oz.
Prepolish....................4 oz.
Polish........................4 oz. |
Model
A-R12
Model B |
12
lbs
15 lbs |
Coarse.......................1
lb.
Fine...........................1 lb.
Prepolish..................1/2 lb.
Polish......................1/2 lb. |
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