Thanks for this video, you’ve inspired me and I’ve bought my first rock tumbler at the age of 56, having wanted one most of my adult life. Very clear instructions. It is now in our cellar tumbling away and I look forward to opening up in a weeks time.❤❤
Omg I have that exact same tumbler that my dad gave me that was originally his dad's! We are talking a three generation tumbler thats from the early 70's and its still going strong. Be prepared to put that thing in your will!.
Wow i have had a tumbler for 3-4 years now and scared i could not figure how to use it. Thank you for the EASY instructions to rock tumbling. I will have rocks tumbling soon!! Thank you!! I subscribed and liked of course. ❤
For the plastic pellets cut ✂️ the top off a 1-gallon water bottle. Turn it upside down and there you have it instant funnel. I do the same thing with our dog's kibble pouring it into a cup for mixing. Works awesome !
It never seizes to amaze me how many privileged people there are out there who own expensive things that have never been used. Just like go online or to the store and buy random junk with no care in the world for whether or not you use it or want it
@@TraceguyRuneLook at it this way. I've done it also. In life there are many priorities. As much as I wanted to tumble the rocks it just wasn't a top priority. Everyday living events get in the way. So try to look at it a little differently. It's not always like you think it is....😉
amazing.,., this video has convinced me that making fish tank rocks is totally worth it., i'm buying 2 dual tank tumblers tomorrow., now i can have fish tank rocks around my front steps some time next year and all i had to do is steal gravel from my neighbors driveway.,., ';'
Thank you so much for this video I just got my step daughter and myself one of these she loves collecting rocks I also downloaded the rock identifier app because she is always asking what they are and I think she will really enjoy doing this
Good video I basically do my rocks the same, but I used ceramic pellets and instead of aluminum oxide I used tin oxide I have found it makes a big difference in the final polish it costs a bit more BUT you can use less, and it makes a big difference ;)
There's a guy on TH-cam that's been doing it for 6 years and for a small 3 lb tub or tubs It's about $2 a month and for the bigger equipment like the 15 lb tumblers and 18 lb vibrators it runs closer to $3.50 to $4 a month!
New to tumbling rock, using a 1lb tumbler on dino bone and petrified wood, I am not wanting to remove all the grooves and texture,so can or should I start on stage 3 or just dramatically shorten the tumble times for 1&2?
Thanks, this was perfect for learning! Just starting out I am, and this made things a lot more enlightening for my interests! Can't wait to really get started with this hobby of mine😃👍
Nice, informative video. I just received my tumbler today and am quite anxious to begin! I believe I'll first try to tumble the Citron stones I purchased and see how nicely they turn out?! Thanks!
@@HenryLoenwind Even I as a complete novice could tell the tumbler barrel was underfilled and that his rocks weren't ready to move on from stage 1. A newbie should never watch a beginner's tutorial and think "I can do better than that, and I've never even done it"
Nice video Can you do this with all mineral stones? I've watched and self educated on many vidios and tutorials,,however there are amazing tips,,. Can you do a tips video on grinding grit polishing powders that can physically bring the stones up like glass finish. I want to work with top quality mineral stones so i am looking for that lust factor. Thank you.
Hi , I have been carving tagua nut for over 20 years . I have 5 gallon buckets full of broken tagua nuts , I 'm looking for an opinion/ suggestion on tumbling these pieces , water would cack them , Im thinking maybe running the finer grit dry . Tagua nut is fairly soft ,w/ moh's hardness of maybe 3 or 4 .
Thank you so much. I got a tumbler for my birthday last week. Nervous about using because I live in an apartment and not sure about the noise and where to get rid of used grit. Your video calmed me considerably except not sure where I can clean off rocks after each stage if the stuff can't go down the drain. Do you have any suggestions ?
This question may have already been asked and answered…I did a quick glance and didn’t see it tho. How much rock should go in the container? It looked like you filled it about half way? Is that the recommended amount? Also, should the rocks all be the same? Mixing quartz and jasper wouldn’t be ideal, correct? Thank you so much for the awesome video!
Filling the container about halfway is good! And as far as mixing stones goes, the main thing is researching or checking the hardness! As long as the hardness is the same you can mix them!
I've had my tumblers for awhile and haven't used them yet! Your vid enticed me but I'm still concerned about the noise even though it didn't sound that loud. I'm trying to figure out where to put it in the house. (no basement)
4 weeks? Wow. Really appreciate you making this video, but I am never going to do this. I think I'll stick to bigger rocks that I can maybe use a belt sander or angle grinder on
this may seem like a stupid question, but what can you do with the polished stones? Can you mount them as jewlery? if so, how can you make jewlery from them?
It depends on what jewelry you wish to make! Small tumbled stones can be used to wire wrap pendants. If you are looking for a set piece they will more than likely have to be cut to make a cabochon.
I just got my girl a tumbler for her birthday. This video is amazing. Thank you for being to the point as well as detailed. Keep it up! Do you have any insights on a good place to get grit?
@@JustRobPlays yeolderockshop.com/products/lapidary-grit Unfortunately we do not have a forum, but feel free to message us or email us with any questions! We have a chat button on our website too
I bought my daughter a rock tumbler and it makes quite a racket, think I could run this in garage if the temperature gets to freezing and below? I’m thinking since it’s in constant motion the water won’t freeze, what you think?
You can go a bit below freezing, but not much. Even when not freezing solid, slush isn't doing its job either. But as far as I'm aware, there's no reason not to use salt water---it's a purely mechanical process. That should suffice for most garages.
I just got this tumbler for Christmas, In the directions it says to check the barrel after 24 hours for gas buildup. Is this something that happens? I cant wait to start .
You shouldn't have a problem with them falling off like that. Generally Tumblers are very stable. You can even place a piece of cardboard underneath to help muffle the sounds it makes!
my single greatest piece of advice, you see the number of chemical elements that can constitute a mineral? which then form rock? not just variability of elements, but also the chemical formula and even chemical structure of the rock (think Tetris: completely different results can be had with exact same building blocks, well....thats the number of ways you can tumble rock in order to gert the perfect shine, nother words, every rock has a tumbling preference, if always working with new and deferent rock, always expect new and different results from your tumblers, thats my advice im only a 2 year veterran tumbler so calling all General tumblers, Tumble Cadet here, am i right?
The shirt from week three is awesome u get it from game stop or best buy or something? It was hot topic huh? Either way props man! It's my favorite video game franchise! Oh and the video was very informative I'm glad I took the time to watch rather than try on my own. I pictured rock tumbling to be a way different process than it actually is.
And one more thing: It would be GREAT if you have samples of the original unpolished rocks placed next to the "final polished" rock for comparison, your video would be more awesome! --Just saying!
WOW! I had no idea it takes a whole month to tumble stones. I have so many I've collected over the years and wanted to tumble one day but now I'm not so sure. 🤣🤣🤣
You seem to suggest that you allow the contents to tumble for a week. Does that mean it's tumbling 24/7 for the whole week? Or, 8 hours a day, for a week? Or, 15 minutes a day for a week? Please CLARIFY!
im gonna share a small peice of info, save yr slurry, both for unused 1st stage, but also can be used as your thickener for your slurry, for me anyways tumbling time 80% 1st stage, 20% the rest
Thanks for this video, you’ve inspired me and I’ve bought my first rock tumbler at the age of 56, having wanted one most of my adult life.
Very clear instructions. It is now in our cellar tumbling away and I look forward to opening up in a weeks time.❤❤
Omg I have that exact same tumbler that my dad gave me that was originally his dad's! We are talking a three generation tumbler thats from the early 70's and its still going strong. Be prepared to put that thing in your will!.
Me too, still going strong.
I have the exact same tumbler too. Haven't used it in 20 yrs, so now I know the stages. Thank u
Thank you so much, I love you for this. I’m doing my first-ever rock tumbling cycle and coming back to your video every week!
Every other thing is "wonderful." Dude is POSITIVE!! 👍🏾👍🏾
Loved the information, thanks.
Wow i have had a tumbler for 3-4 years now and scared i could not figure how to use it. Thank you for the EASY instructions to rock tumbling. I will have rocks tumbling soon!! Thank you!! I subscribed and liked of course. ❤
Loved this video. Clear step by step instructions. Concise and informative. Thank you.
For the plastic pellets cut ✂️ the top off a 1-gallon water bottle. Turn it upside down and there you have it instant funnel. I do the same thing with our dog's kibble pouring it into a cup for mixing. Works awesome !
My tumbler arrived today 😊 my first batch is tumbling 😊😊.
Update?
Awesome video! I’ve had my tumbler for over a year....and have not used it! Today, though, I’m going to start tumbling! Thank you for the inspiration!
It never seizes to amaze me how many privileged people there are out there who own expensive things that have never been used. Just like go online or to the store and buy random junk with no care in the world for whether or not you use it or want it
@@TraceguyRuneLook at it this way. I've done it also. In life there are many priorities. As much as I wanted to tumble the rocks it just wasn't a top priority. Everyday living events get in the way. So try to look at it a little differently. It's not always like you think it is....😉
You’re a rock tumbling rockstar
Thank you for showing the washer trick. I was wondering how to get the lid off.
amazing.,., this video has convinced me that making fish tank rocks is totally worth it., i'm buying 2 dual tank tumblers tomorrow., now i can have fish tank rocks around my front steps some time next year and all i had to do is steal gravel from my neighbors driveway.,., ';'
I've wanted to do this for years. I have to order one now. Nice one
Wow I had no idea it took this long!!
Millions of years according to national geographic 😂
Very time efficient video concise. My favorite kind. Researching a tumbler and process for my you g grandson. We are avid rockies☺️ …thanks….
Great video...I am #1...101 comment that is!!! I have had my tumbler for 2 years. Its time to start learning how to use it!!!
Thank you so much for this video I just got my step daughter and myself one of these she loves collecting rocks I also downloaded the rock identifier app because she is always asking what they are and I think she will really enjoy doing this
Good video I basically do my rocks the same, but I used ceramic pellets and instead of aluminum oxide I used tin oxide I have found it makes a big difference in the final polish it costs a bit more BUT you can use less, and it makes a big difference ;)
As informative and to the point! Thank you.
Question from a frugal person, did you notice if running the tumbler for a week several times was a big increase to you utility bill?
There's a guy on TH-cam that's been doing it for 6 years and for a small 3 lb tub or tubs It's about $2 a month and for the bigger equipment like the 15 lb tumblers and 18 lb vibrators it runs closer to $3.50 to $4 a month!
Esp now with utilities on the rise😡… always wanted to try tumbling, but a Months process of 24/7 electricity, I may look for a diff Hobby😂
Thank you so much Jacob! You’ve helped me so much 😍
Great video! So helpful for me as a newbie. Thank you so much!
New to tumbling rock, using a 1lb tumbler on dino bone and petrified wood, I am not wanting to remove all the grooves and texture,so can or should I start on stage 3 or just dramatically shorten the tumble times for 1&2?
Nice work, but could you please tell me, what can you do with those beautiful stones?
Very cool video I'm really excited to get a rock tumbler I live on the north shore of lake superior and there's a ton of lake superior agates
Where do you get all your grit, and your pre-polish and polish from? And is your aluminum oxide polish 1200 or higher?
Do you wash your rocks and tumbler in the sink or in the bucket with the grit
Thank you. I'm going to buy my 6 year old nephew a rock tumbler for his birthday.
I have tumble some rocks that were too soft to take a polish. That’s the breaks but it does happen.
Thanks, this was perfect for learning! Just starting out I am, and this made things a lot more enlightening for my interests! Can't wait to really get started with this hobby of mine😃👍
Where do I get the pellets for the final polish
Nice, informative video. I just received my tumbler today and am quite anxious to begin! I believe I'll first try to tumble the Citron stones I purchased and see how nicely they turn out?! Thanks!
This person = the chillest to tumble this 🪨 we call 🌎 . 10/10 instructions. 🫡
That was an awesome video - clear and concise! I found your website, will watch more videos and do some shopping online 🙂 thanks again!
You had a 3 pound tumbler. That didn’t look like 3 pounds of rocks? Did you weigh them or do you have a certain fill point you load rocks to?
He said 1 1/2 pounds you just don't want to overload the tumbler
He certainly was underfilling that tumbler and doing the most simple no-skill tumbling. Exactly what a total beginner needs for their very first try.
@@HenryLoenwind Even I as a complete novice could tell the tumbler barrel was underfilled and that his rocks weren't ready to move on from stage 1. A newbie should never watch a beginner's tutorial and think "I can do better than that, and I've never even done it"
I use plastic beany beads can be bought very cheap and cheerful for a fractional cost.
Nice video
Can you do this with all mineral stones?
I've watched and self educated on many vidios and tutorials,,however there are amazing tips,,.
Can you do a tips video on grinding grit polishing powders that can physically bring the stones up like glass finish.
I want to work with top quality mineral stones so i am looking for that lust factor.
Thank you.
Hi , I have been carving tagua nut for over 20 years . I have 5 gallon buckets full of broken tagua nuts , I 'm looking for an opinion/ suggestion on tumbling these pieces , water would cack them , Im thinking maybe running the finer grit dry . Tagua nut is fairly soft ,w/ moh's hardness of maybe 3 or 4 .
Now that I have a nice pile of shiny stones, what do I do with them?
Thank you so much. I got a tumbler for my birthday last week. Nervous about using because I live in an apartment and not sure about the noise and where to get rid of used grit. Your video calmed me considerably except not sure where I can clean off rocks after each stage if the stuff can't go down the drain. Do you have any suggestions ?
Thanks for this video! It makes the whole thing very clear!
This question may have already been asked and answered…I did a quick glance and didn’t see it tho.
How much rock should go in the container? It looked like you filled it about half way? Is that the recommended amount? Also, should the rocks all be the same? Mixing quartz and jasper wouldn’t be ideal, correct?
Thank you so much for the awesome video!
Filling the container about halfway is good! And as far as mixing stones goes, the main thing is researching or checking the hardness! As long as the hardness is the same you can mix them!
I've had my tumblers for awhile and haven't used them yet! Your vid enticed me but I'm still concerned about the noise even though it didn't sound that loud. I'm trying to figure out where to put it in the house. (no basement)
The garage is the best spot if you don't have a basement. :)
@@zoellerzoeller105 thanks, but that won't work for me right now either. I am curious tho, how loud they are?
4 weeks? Wow. Really appreciate you making this video, but I am never going to do this. I think I'll stick to bigger rocks that I can maybe use a belt sander or angle grinder on
Sweet ZELDA t-shirt 💚 did you make it ?
Where did you purchase your grit
Awesome video!! Thank you for all of your help🤘
Here to learn.
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I have one question, why would someone tumble and polish regular stones?
this may seem like a stupid question, but what can you do with the polished stones? Can you mount them as jewlery? if so, how can you make jewlery from them?
It depends on what jewelry you wish to make! Small tumbled stones can be used to wire wrap pendants. If you are looking for a set piece they will more than likely have to be cut to make a cabochon.
What happens if you mix all the grits together. Uneven polish. 3 different types of polish on your stone
Do I need to clean the dirt off the rocks beforehand?
I just got my girl a tumbler for her birthday. This video is amazing. Thank you for being to the point as well as detailed. Keep it up!
Do you have any insights on a good place to get grit?
We sell some :)
@@YeOldeRockShop sold! Would you have a link by chance?
And Do y'all have a discord or forum for noobs like us? That would be amazing!
@@JustRobPlays yeolderockshop.com/products/lapidary-grit
Unfortunately we do not have a forum, but feel free to message us or email us with any questions! We have a chat button on our website too
I bought my daughter a rock tumbler and it makes quite a racket, think I could run this in garage if the temperature gets to freezing and below? I’m thinking since it’s in constant motion the water won’t freeze, what you think?
You can go a bit below freezing, but not much. Even when not freezing solid, slush isn't doing its job either. But as far as I'm aware, there's no reason not to use salt water---it's a purely mechanical process. That should suffice for most garages.
My Tumbler has 3 speeds that it can go (1-3). What would the best speed be?
For a 3-pound barrel, around 50 rpm.
Great video
Thank you.
Thank you this was helpful
Awesome Video new camera looks very nice !!!
I just got this tumbler for Christmas, In the directions it says to check the barrel after 24 hours for gas buildup. Is this something that happens? I cant wait to start .
i dont think you have to worry about it.
Sometimes but it is very rare.
If I put a tumbler on a solid shelf, would it be likely to vibrate off the edge? Or is it heavy enough to sit still? Thanks for the info.
You shouldn't have a problem with them falling off like that. Generally Tumblers are very stable. You can even place a piece of cardboard underneath to help muffle the sounds it makes!
I’ve never noticed mine move
Great video!
Grit is re usable,just need to know a little chemistry lol
Can it work for carbonado and corundum ?
my single greatest piece of advice, you see the number of chemical elements that can constitute a mineral? which then form rock? not just variability of elements, but also the chemical formula and even chemical structure of the rock (think Tetris: completely different results can be had with exact same building blocks, well....thats the number of ways you can tumble rock in order to gert the perfect shine, nother words, every rock has a tumbling preference, if always working with new and deferent rock, always expect new and different results from your tumblers, thats my advice im only a 2 year veterran tumbler so calling all General tumblers, Tumble Cadet here, am i right?
The shirt from week three is awesome u get it from game stop or best buy or something? It was hot topic huh? Either way props man! It's my favorite video game franchise! Oh and the video was very informative I'm glad I took the time to watch rather than try on my own. I pictured rock tumbling to be a way different process than it actually is.
Shirt is homemade! Thank you!
Good eye Shaun! Great shirt Jacob, and truly appreciate this video! Just followed it and now my rocks are in their first tumble. Yay! Thanks.
And one more thing: It would be GREAT if you have samples of the original unpolished rocks placed next to the "final polished" rock for comparison, your video would be more awesome! --Just saying!
Do the rocks in this video have any value? Do you sell your polished rocks or are you a collector?
Thank you.
Is it tumbling 24/7 each week? How do you sleep?
Lol, you put it in the basement or a garage and not in your bedroom next to your bed.
where to buy grit
What if you are only polishing one stone
WOW! I had no idea it takes a whole month to tumble stones. I have so many I've collected over the years and wanted to tumble one day but now I'm not so sure. 🤣🤣🤣
Stop procrastinating get to work. At 1 month a run it will take you the next 147.2 years
You seem to suggest that you allow the contents to tumble for a week. Does that mean it's tumbling 24/7 for the whole week? Or, 8 hours a day, for a week? Or, 15 minutes a day for a week? Please CLARIFY!
im gonna share a small peice of info, save yr slurry, both for unused 1st stage, but also can be used as your thickener for your slurry, for me anyways tumbling time 80% 1st stage, 20% the rest
I was worried this would be a video of the sound of rock tumbling
How long does it take from the first stage to the last?
one month!
@@YeOldeRockShop Thanks bro
So cool
Where do I get plastic pellets ?
We sell them on our website. See this link - yeolderockshop.com/products/lapidary-grit
Can I use plastic bb’s?
@@judieahmed98 I have never tried this but it should work just fine.
I'm sorry did he say 24/7 for a entire week!?
Yeap! For 4 weeks to complete the process!
Yes 24/7 for a week on each one of four stages for a total of 24/7 for four weeks.