Rotary Tumbler with two 3lb barrels and rock polishing kit

Aussie Double Barrel Rotary Tumbler with rock polishing kit

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Pick-up from store (not shipped) - $0.00
Pickup from our Warehouse in Glen Innes by appointment only. Please advise date/time in order comments.

Aussie Sapphire is very proud to announce this new product to our range - this is the complete double barrel kit for rock tumbling.

NOTE: this tumbler operates on 230 Volt power.

A lot of development work and thorough testing has gone into this tumbler to come up with an improvement over the existing options.
We are so confident in this machine we now offer a 2 year warranty on manufacturing faults (excludes consumables or damage from incorrect usage).

Popular double barrel version with extras included as below:

Aussie AS-1.5 tumbler base
Two 3 pound (1.5 kg) rubber barrels
500 grams each of #80, #220 and #600 silicon carbide (coarse, medium and fine grit)
500 grams of #14,000 Aluminium Oxide final polish
250 grams of plastic pellets (filler media)
One bag of rocks - just to get you started in tumbling
Small bag of findings so you can make something from your tumbled rocks (key chains, bead cages, etc)

Note that you can run either one or two barrels with a barrel guide at either end. More reliable motor and improved ventilation in the housing means the tumbler runs cooler than the Lortone 33B for longer life. Integral on/off switch for added convenience. Tougher cogged drive belt for improved belt life and performance.

Now selling the Mark 2 version of this tumbler fitted with roller bearings on the shafts - these do not require lubrication. However, we do recommend a drop of oil to each bearing infrequently (every 6 months or so) to assist with disassembly if you ever need to dismantly the machine for repair (eg. shaft replacement, etc).

Oil is available separately for those who have purchased the Mark 1 verison (from May 2023 to Jan 2024) - these do require the nylon shaft bearings to be oiled monthly.

Videos here:

Unboxing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_w6tvDevDg
Some tips on correct lubrication and belt tension procedure for the Mark 1 version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebicsX798mc
Comparison video with the Lortone 33B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRcsc3_6Bos&t=275s

(AS-004_Kit)

SKU	AS-004_Kit
Brand	Aussie Sapphire
Shipping Weight	7.7000kg
Shipping Width	0.450m
Shipping Height	0.180m
Shipping Length	0.300m
Shipping Cubic	0.024300000m3

Excellent Product

By: Brynn on 13 November 2023
Was very happy with the quality and finish of the product is very well constructed and everthing about it feels quality even the on/off switch is also quite quiet especially after the first hour when the belt wore in, Tumbled my first set of rocks and ran flawlessly. Was looking to purchase a lortone 33b but so glad I came across this one because in many ways is a superior machine for a better price. Already considering buying a second.

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Great little Tumbler

By: Glenn on 24 October 2023
I recommend this tumbler. I would add to the discussion to also pry apart the metal lid from the rubber lid if the rubber is bulging toward the tumbler when checking or changing grit. I think the outgassing finds a home between them. -perhaps I am not tightening then lid down as hard as I could? lol

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Aussie Sapphire Response
REPLY FROM AUSSIE SAPPHIRE: Thanks for your feedback. Outgassing can cause a problem with barrel leakage so you want to keep an eye out for it - some material will outgas more than others. Some people like to give a bit more room in the barrel by pushing the barrel down on a jar when closing the lid. Keep an eye on the base of the barrel as it rotates (particularly in the first day or so) - if you see it bulging, then just open the lid to release any excess gas (some like to call this "burping the barrel"). If the outer lid is a bit hard to take off, you can use the barrel nut washer to help lever it off by just twisting it between the lid and the barrel recess. Dont over-tighten the barrel nut - it should be finger tight but if you go too far, it will not be as secure. Clean the lid recess before putting the lid on. Hope these tips help. Enjoy your tumbling.