Rock Tumbler Selection - The Rock Tumbling Hobby Site.

Everyone can produce stunning samples like the one shown below if they have the correct kit.  A rock tumbler, along with grits and a little patience with the lapidary is all it takes.  Scientifics Online science store are a reputable supplier of such products and supplies, with delivery across the U.S. for all items on this page.  Choose a small or large tumbler depending on your needs - whether you are adding to your existing tumbler equipment, or starting from scratch, we have something for everyone.  All of these models are ideal for use at home - all you need is rocks and water - just about the only thing you can't tumble is gold and diamond.

Rock Tumbler

 

Ideal for the beginner, this high quality 2lb Stone Tumbler and Stone Polisher Pack comes complete with 1x 2lb barrel. Perfect for starting out with.

Fully tested and checked for optimum performance. Complete with 80 and 400 grit, 100g of Cerium Oxide, epoxy glue, jewellery kit and guide.

FREE Booklet on Stone Tumbling Included

£54.00GBP       $107.46USD       ¥68.58EURO  

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Most Popular Pack.

This High quality 3lb Stone Tumbler and Stone Polisher double pack comes complete with 2 x 1.5lb barrels. It is fully tested for optimum performance.

Complete with guide book on using the machine, 450g of 80, 400 grit and 100g of Cerium Oxide.

FREE Booklet on Stone Tumbling Included with this product.

£69.99GBP       $139.28USD       ¥88.89EURO

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This 3lb Stone Tumbler and Polisher Pack with 1x 3lb barrel. Manufactured by Beech Products - ideal for larger loads and the more experienced hobbyist.  Comes with guide book, 450g of 80, 400 grit and 100g of Cerium Oxide.

FREE Booklet on Stone Tumbling Included.

 

£65.95GBP       $131.24USD       ¥83.76EURO  

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The Thumlers Rotary Rock Tumbler is  perhaps the most widely used type of the tools available - there are 3 basic sizes to choose from in the machines in the ranges.

Single Barrel Student Rock Tumbler - complete set-up.

Mid-range Rock Tumbler plus accessories.

Heavy Duty Thumler Rock Tumbler.

 

 

Heavy Duty Rotary Rock Tumbler. 

 

 

 

Above - Change rough rocks into  polished gemstones. Create exciting jewelry or ornaments. New, improved model conforms to all current government regulations.

Includes: U.L. listed tumbling machine with heavy duty motor, rough semi-precious stones such as amethyst, jasper, agate and others, grits and polish, jewelry settings, glue and instruction manual. For ages 10 and up.

Above - Two styles: single or double barrel. Single barrel kit includes a 3 lb. capacity rubber barrel tumbler, rocks, grit package, jewelry making kit and a detailed guide manual.

Double barrel has a 6 lb. capacity and grit pack for multi cycle projects.

Above - Scientifics Online Most Professional Model quality rotary tumbler polisher features a 15lb. capacity steel hexagonal barrel with removable rubber lining which helps to keep the noise down. Used for a variety of tumbling and mixing operations, it can polish rocks, brass, and other type of metal. 115V heavy duty motor -  which is fan cooled with overload protection.

 

     

To tumble the rock, use a multi-stage grit pack, starting with a course grit - move to finer sizes before starting the polish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above - 5 pounds of quality abrasives and polish for a professional high gloss on up to 14 lbs. of rock. Sealed cans with plastic closures and complete instructions.

Above - This 3 lb. refill kit is ideal for natural rock polishing and contains 1/2 lb. of pre-polish, 1/2 lb. of polish, 1 lb. of coarse and 1 lb. of fine silicon carbide abrasive. Contains no plastic pellets.

Above - A carefully selected an interesting variety of colorful rough rocks and minerals that will yield the most effective and attractive results when tumbled and polished using one of our rock tumblers.

Vibratory tumblers are the second type of tumbler used by the hobbies enthusiasts.  Instead of rolling round, the barrels vibrate rapidly to produce the erosion required to shape the stone.

 

Left and Right - The vibratory semi precious rock tumbler is ideal for a wide variety of finishing operations such as deburring, descaling, polishing and sharp edge removal. Useful for metals and rocks. Both units feature removable polyethylene bowls with lid and ball bearing drive motors, 110V AC, grounded plug.

 

 

 

 

Above - 4 lb Economy tumble Vibe.

 

Above - 10 lb. Industrial Tumbler.

     

With your own rock tumbler, its possible to make sturdy pendants, charms, necklaces, bracelets, beads and crafts, display items for the home such as handmade ornaments with the personal touch with your choice of color - and they always make a beautiful gift too.   Tumbled gemstones to look out for include Amethyst Crystals, Various Agate, even pebbles you find on the beach - also amber can be hard but does shine up.

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