Anybody here have experience with rock tumblers?
I've wanted one since i was a wee fellah, but am only just now seriously considering buying one.
Are they the type of thing you get bored with after a few uses? What's the best type to buy (rotating tumber, vibratory tumbler)? What's the ratio of awesome finished goods to stones cracked or otherwise damaged after the first stage or two? Is it best to buy a proper hobbyist's model, or will one of those national geographic educational toys do?
Hmmm--that's a lot of questions about polishing rocks, isn't it...
I've wanted one since i was a wee fellah, but am only just now seriously considering buying one.
Are they the type of thing you get bored with after a few uses? What's the best type to buy (rotating tumber, vibratory tumbler)? What's the ratio of awesome finished goods to stones cracked or otherwise damaged after the first stage or two? Is it best to buy a proper hobbyist's model, or will one of those national geographic educational toys do?
Hmmm--that's a lot of questions about polishing rocks, isn't it...