Raytech Tumble-Vibe 5 Vibrator Tumbler Model TV-5 Starter Kit

Raytech Tumble-Vibe 5 Vibrator Tumbler Model TV-5 Starter Kit

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The Raytech Tumble-Vibe 5 Vibratory Tumbler (Model TV-5) is economical and versatile. Thousands of statisfied customers testify to the speed, durability and simplicity of the Tumble-Vibe 5. The Raytech Tumble-Vibe 5 Vibratory Tumbler (Model TV-5) Stater Kit includes the Tumble-Vibe 5 Vibratory Tumbler (Model TV-5) mated with a spare bowl, and a GSH-2 Stone Finish Kit. The new TV-5 Starter Kit is a must for any beginning rock polisher and it has the durability needed by the dedicated rockhound. This kit comes complete and ready to operate with a motorized base, two bowls, clear lid, 2 rubber nuts and all the grits necessary for accomplishing the grinding step through the final polish step of most gemstones. The (4) steps that are included are Silicone Carbide (100/1200) Silicon Carbide (700F), Iolox 50, Raybrite TL (GS-H2 Stone Finish Kit for hard rocks and minerals). There's enough grit for 8-15 pounds of stones. This new compact system will handle a myriad of applications. This popular low-cost unit is a favorite of the hobbyist and is used commercially as well. Vibrating rock tumblers process rocks 5 TIMES FASTER faster than rotary rock tumblers. See results in days rather than weeks! If you want your rocks to keep their original shape then use a vibratory tumbler. If you want to produce round marble like rocks then use a rotary tumbler. The TV-5 vibrating rock tumbler will process about four pounds of rock in it's .05 cu ft (3 pint) bowl. Bowl diameter is 8 and has a new convenient solid lid system.

Easy to operate and everything you need except for the rocks is in this starter kit.
Polish rocks FIVE (5) TIMES FASTER than a rotary tumbler
Rocks keep their shape.
A great gift for any rockhound or anybody attracted to shiny objects!

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HW-30023090

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List Price:	$149.95
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Product Details:

Package Length:	13.75 inches
Package Width:	10.5 inches
Package Height:	10.5 inches
Average Customer Rating:	based on 1 reviews

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Average Customer Review: 3.0

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This is not a toy... Jun 25, 2011
By M. Harber "Gottahavitnow"
i have had one of these machines for 3 years and have used it regularly. It is a sturdy little machine, and will give good results, provided you keep in mind the limitations and nature of vibrating tumblers.

Vibrating tumblers used for rock as opposed to metal run at different speeds. you should buy a tumbler rated for rock as this one is as the action is more vigorous. Make sure the tub is almost full for best performance. Vibes are hard on stones and cracks/fissures will be accentuated by these machines. The fine sanding and polishing steops should include the use of generous amouunts of plastic pellets made for the pupose to prevent chipping. They do not round the stones as much as rotary tumblers, and the rotaries are almost as fast in the first grinding stage. They are otherwise very fast, each subsequent stage taking perhaps 2 days to complete. You need to watch the thickness of the slurry as grinding commences as too-thick or thin slurry will impede tumbling. The sanding stages should give a slurry thick enough that it doesn't wipe off completely with your finger but shows some color and pattern throughthe slurry coting. if it's too thin the grit will cake up in the bottom. Add water sparingly as needed during processing. the polish should be the consistency of cream. Vibes use perhaps a third as much abrasive to process stones as rotary tumblers which is a money saver if you process a lot of stones. Finally vibratory tumblers are NOISY. Keep then in the garage or where the noise won't be disturbing. I recommend this machine for hobbyists who need a small capacity machine which is compact and economical to operate. there isn't a better value in the market. Replacement parts are readily available.

i think you can get this machine through dealers or on eBay for $100. This machine comes from Raytech directly and manufacturers tend to be more expensive than retail dealers.

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