2009-6-5 · The mixer above is actually a hod mixer for mixing mortar for brick and block, but I know someone who actually has a cement mixer he uses as a tumbler. The interior paddles have been removed on his cement mixer. He uses it mostly to
Read MoreCement mixer, other large tumbler Rock Tumbling. Aug 22, My advice is to bite the bullet and buy a 40 lb tumbler. At that size, you need to have some flat sides in the barrel. Small lb round tumblers are about the max for round barrels. I think a cement mixer drops the rocks too much and you will get cracks and spalls.
Read MoreLandscape Rock Tumbler: Leslie and I are in the process of landscaping and because we effectively live on a rock pile we decided to feature our own rocks in our landscape designs; rock gardens, edging, dry creek bed, etc. The only problem is the rocks that have been excav
Read More2022-2-10 · The only application for a cement mixer as a tumbler would be for large stones. It is ok to do so, but only to accomplish rock rounding through collision. Polishing in a cement mixer will never work because they do not have the cushion required to
Read More2022-2-10 · In a rock tumbler, it takes between 4 and 6 days to get a nice, frosted finish, but in a cement mixer, it can take 6 to 8 hours. The best types of glass to use to make sea glasses are champagne or sparkling wine bottles , whiskey, prosecco or grappa bottles , or vintage glass ashtrays and vases .
Read More2011-6-15 · Posted March 20, 2011. If you want a aggressive media when using a tumbler, throw in a bunch of nails or small drops, welding rod ends, holes from punching etc. When your finished, dump the tumbler media out onto a screen and the dust
Read More2016-5-22 · Concrete mixer as wet tumbler I've also been reading on some folks that have had high lead levels in their blood linked to the dust from dry tumbling. But I'm having trouble justifying $150-200+ for a glorified rock tumbler - why not grab a 1.25 ft^3 cement mixer for about the same price and use that?
Read More2008-3-16 · Also, any tumbler needs protection against rocks and slurry escaping -- probably not an issue with a cement mixer -- and against drying out -- you could probably cover the opening with a plastic sheet held on by a bungee cord or something. If you're reading this and you've actually tried using a cement mixer as a rock tumbler, please let me know.
Read More2021-12-22 · Tumble 0.5-1.5-inch pieces of broken glass in a rock tumbler for 4-5 days with 2 tablespoons of medium grit or beach sand. One can also use a cement mixer if you do not have a rock tumbler. Can you tumble glass to make sea glass? grit (you can use sand, but a coarser grit gets the job done with less time and less electricity used.
Read More2011-6-15 · Posted March 20, 2011. If you want a aggressive media when using a tumbler, throw in a bunch of nails or small drops, welding rod ends, holes from punching etc. When your finished, dump the tumbler media out onto a screen and the dust
Read More2008-3-16 · Also, any tumbler needs protection against rocks and slurry escaping -- probably not an issue with a cement mixer -- and against drying out -- you could probably cover the opening with a plastic sheet held on by a bungee cord or something. If you're reading this and you've actually tried using a cement mixer as a rock tumbler, please let me know.
Read More2020-4-19 · Collected Information on Rock Tumbling. My 31" Truck Tire Rock Tumbler. By Alan Silverstein, ajs@frii. Last update (this page): April 18, 2020 Original (1999) tire tumbler specifications (PDF, 19 pages); which I can no longer edit, was written in Framemaker!; Revised (2003) door design (PDF, 2 page drawing); note that I since replaced the wooden parts, which
Read More2021-8-18 · The idea is to convert an old concrete mixer truck into a polishing machine for small boulders. Basically a huge rock tumbler. The machine would then be used to polish small boulders into beautiful oversized gemstones.
Read More2022-2-10 · In a rock tumbler, it takes between 4 and 6 days to get a nice, frosted finish, but in a cement mixer, it can take 6 to 8 hours. The best types of glass to use to make sea glasses are champagne or sparkling wine bottles , whiskey, prosecco or grappa bottles , or vintage glass ashtrays and vases .
Read More2021-12-22 · Tumble 0.5-1.5-inch pieces of broken glass in a rock tumbler for 4-5 days with 2 tablespoons of medium grit or beach sand. One can also use a cement mixer if you do not have a rock tumbler. Can you tumble glass to make sea glass? grit (you can use sand, but a coarser grit gets the job done with less time and less electricity used.
Read More2016-5-22 · Concrete mixer as wet tumbler I've also been reading on some folks that have had high lead levels in their blood linked to the dust from dry tumbling. But I'm having trouble justifying $150-200+ for a glorified rock tumbler - why not grab a 1.25 ft^3 cement mixer for about the same price and use that?
Read MoreCovington Rock Tumblers Replacement Barrels. $75.00. Quick Buy. Covington Deluxe Rock Tumbler Barrel. $165.00. Quick Buy. Liner and Gasket for Covington's 40 Pound Tumbler. $230.00. Quick Buy.
Read More2021-8-18 · The idea is to convert an old concrete mixer truck into a polishing machine for small boulders. Basically a huge rock tumbler. The machine would then be used to polish small boulders into beautiful oversized gemstones.
Read MoreA cement mixer will last as long as a tumbler for sure and will multitask very well IE: mixing stuff (like cement). Firebricker. 12-30-2012, 03:37 PM. Using them to tumble brass sounds wonderful compared to their intended purpose LOL FB.
Read More2021-12-22 · Tumble 0.5-1.5-inch pieces of broken glass in a rock tumbler for 4-5 days with 2 tablespoons of medium grit or beach sand. One can also use a cement mixer if you do not have a rock tumbler. Can you tumble glass to make sea glass? grit (you can use sand, but a coarser grit gets the job done with less time and less electricity used.
Read MoreSep 26, 2019 - Explore Erna Lepp's board "DIY Rock/Glass Tumbler", followed by 112 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about rock tumbler, rock tumbling, rock.
Read MoreCovington Rock Tumblers Replacement Barrels. $75.00. Quick Buy. Covington Deluxe Rock Tumbler Barrel. $165.00. Quick Buy. Liner and Gasket for Covington's 40 Pound Tumbler. $230.00. Quick Buy.
Read More2022-2-7 · When the tumbler has completed its cycle, empty the contents into a strainer outside and rinse off your new glass mulch. When you need a large amount of glass mulch, obviously a regular rock tumbler would take way too long. We’re talking months and months here. A much better alternative is to use a cement mixer.
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