Customer Reviews for New 3Kg Rotary Mini Tumbler Surface Polisher Jewelry Polishing Finishing Machine

I usually do not write such detailed reviews but due to my frustration with other tumblers felt compelled to do so after finally finding a decent and reasonable priced unit. I've owned numerous low price tumblers ($100 range ) and so far this tumbler has been my favorite. I've had Lortone, Dura-bull, and Thumbler's in both rotary and vibrator. All of these units in my experience had major problems with barrel leakage, slippage of drive mechanism and barrel wear. I have run this unit approximately 40 hours so far in 30 minute increments and here are my observations. At first I was skeptical of the ease of operating the lid, but I have found it far easier if for nothing else IT DOES NOT LEAK and requires no effort to keep it from leaking. The barrel has remained clear unlike a dura-bull barrel which clouded over immediately, and the drive process creates no wear on the lid. The unit has a very solid feel. The drive belt runs true without slipping. The drive rollers are teethed creating a slip free rotation of the barrel. The barrel has a durable orange rubber ring that contacts with the drive rollers and appears it will not wear easily. I love the timer feature and the multiple speed choice. For larger pieces that may hang up in the barrel, there is a reversing option that automatically stops and changes the direction of the barrel every 30 seconds or so. The noise level is equal or less than the other rotary tumblers (which squeaked a lot if not lubed). I do not see a need to lube this model as the roller shafts are concealed. Since it has not leaked or worn the barrel from slipping, there is no grime or buildup of worn rubber or plastic like on the above mentioned models. I have read the reviews on motor failure and the control knobs not feeling solid. I will revise my review if they become an issue but so far all is good. Replacement lid gasket and drive belt are included. After I get several hundred hours on this unit, I will definitely consider another unit for s

So far great for steel media

Don’t use the shot they send with the tumbler!!! It’s not steel, it rusted and turned the whole inside of my tum tumbler orange with rust. :/. It’s a great little tumbler though, no issues.

I like the reversal feature and the adjustable tumbling speed, works great for me. The door seaer works ok, but I wonder how long it will not leak.

The tumbler is sturdy. The barrel has a good seal, although medium will get caught in the corners.The shot that is included will RUST on first use.

If you are metal detecting this is an essential piece of equipment. A popular youtuber mermaid treasure hunter turned me on to this this is a great machine. Also should buy some shine bright you can also use laundry detergent but shine bright is the best. This is a great Tumblr glad I bought it.

Arrived promptly well packaged. Easy to operate I would have liked a better range of media to experiment with, also a water tight seal so different products can be wet polished. I found that using a very fine abrasive this also escaped through the o ring. A longer timer range would be useful, so overnight tumbling can occur. Constuction seems sturdy, so hopefully will prove to be a robust machine. Overall, very pleased with the machine and service.

Good one, but dial is a bit wacky. Prepare to learn a new form of logic to operate this machine using the dials.

Good product.

i love this tumbler. it's fast and relatively quiet. for jewelry, it gets the job done in record time. i also have the smaller version and love that one too!