Rock Tumblers

[Bowfin]

I haven't tumbled any agates since burning out my rock tumbler several years ago. I would like to buy a tumbler and get back into tumbling agates.

*What are the positives and negatives of tumblers vs vibrating polishers?

*Looking at the low cost machines sold at Harbor Freight tools (i.e. single drum, dual drum, and vibrating machines by Chicago Electric). Anyone have any experience with these or am I wasting my money.

*Can I buy any vibrating machine used for polishing bullet casings/tools?

Any suggestions which wont break the bank?

Thanks

[DARK30]

I like the thumler's 3# barrel tumbler ($100-$120) but I'm not polishing as much anymore...kinda like the natural state of the agate. I also have a "lot o tumbler" vibrating type polisher and it works very good but its over $200. You can spend a lot more (or less) on working agates.

[Bigbuck08]

I have about 2LBS of small agates I would like polished. If someone in the Belle plaine area is willing to do this for a small Fee Please let me know Thanks.

[DARK30]

I'll help you out for free...you'll just need to show me where ya found um

[Bigbuck08]

I would be happy to show you if you want to drive to Duluth

It took me 10 years to find them. I got em walking the gravel road to the Deer stand.

[DARK30]

Fair enough but you don't need to go that far. Send me a pm.

[Bigbuck08]

Tried that says something about you being over your limit ? or I could be doing something wrong as I'm new at this.

[DARK30]

I think it works now.