Homemade Rock Tumbler


Rock Tumbler
 
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TOOL:
Rock Tumbler
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
KT Cat on ktcatspost.blogspot.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade rock tumbler constructed from a coffee can, a dimmer switch, casters, and a spade bit. Powered by a surplus hand drill motor.
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Dec 28, 2013 3:47 PM
DIYer
Cool idea on that turnbuckle and spade bit. I can even see it being used to help secure a cover.
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CATEGORIES:
Buffing and Polishing
TAGS:
tumbler
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
3
URL:
http://ktcatspost.blogspot.com/2007/01/diy-rock-tumbler.html


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DIY Rock Tumbler - comment on how to build a Rock Tumbler - 1 comments
DIYer says:
Dec 28, 2013 3:47 PM
Cool idea on that turnbuckle and spade bit. I can even see it being used to help secure a cover.
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