[Jewelry making - Article 01289] - Re: [Orchid] Is a small vibe tumbler practical?

[MillsGem]

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Dear Trevor,

    Don't hesitate for a moment to get a small vibratory tumbler It is a
    "must have" for most any jeweler....especially one that works in
    silver. Over the past thirty five years I have worn out a half dozen
    of these critters. What great work horses they are ! 

    I use non abrasive ceramic media with a bit of liquid detergent and
    a fairly sparse amount of water......it won't take you long to
    figure out what works best for you. Using this technique you will be
    able to do a quantity of things at once or a single item at a time.
    The media should be the smallest size available and the best shape
    for me has been the bias cut cylinders. YOU MUST BREAK IN THE MEDIA
    ! Your supplier will advise you as to the best method of
    accomplishing the foregoing. Rio has a good selection of media. 

    It should be born in mind that this finishing method does a great
    job of burnishing, but the best polish should be accomplished by
    using conventional methods....it won't take much. This method is
    also ideally suited to stock that has been shelved too long and
    needs touching up. Tarnished silver comes out looking new after a
    short spin. 

    That old cliche' about getting what you pay for doesn't apply in
    this case. The cheapest vibratory usually does a great job and lasts
    a very long time. 

Ron Mills at Mills Gem Co. 
Los Osos, Ca.

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