How The Lortone Rock Tumbler Turns Rocks Into Gems

In order to get the perfect results from tumbling your rocks, you will need a really good tumbler machine. The Lortone Rock Tumbler is just what you need to get the job done.

The size of machine that you choose makes a difference and will change the end result of your project. Lortone offers a number of different sized rock tumblers and models to choose from.

For the first time user, the smaller machine will most likely be your best choice. The larger the machine the more grit and polish it will use so if you keep the size down you will save on these products and still get great polished gems from your machine.

When your need is for the larger stones or for a larger amount of stones, then there is a medium or mid-sized tumbler that might be your better choice. The rule of thumb is, the larger the machine is the larger the quantity of rocks needed for the machine to perform at its best. If you are doing a commercial run, there is a production type machine available to meet your needs.

No matter which Lortone rock tumbler you decide meets your needs, it is important to remember that no tumbler machine will hold up over time if it is overloaded. Overloading can cause the motor to be over worked and the belt can break under the pressure.

Use you tumbler on flat surfaces only and follow the recommendations for your model. Your Lortone rock tumbler will last for years with proper use.

The Lortone tumblers come in models with a molded rubber barrel that has a sure-seal closure. They are anywhere from 1. 5 pounds to 12 pounds and are very simple to operate. The motor is quiet, the machine is sturdy and the end result is thrilling. These machines can also be very effective for tumbling jewelry.

In the Lortone rock tumbler you will find models that have a small capacity for the beginner, and models that have two or three barrels and even a larger capacity. Different kits are also available along with rocks and jewelry kits with all the accessories.