[Jewelry making - Article 00154] - Re: [Orchid] Considering buying a Tumbler

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Don,

>      Of course you are speaking to the use of vibs for polishing
>     metal...correct? 

Yes.

    I use a small  vib with a bowl about 4 " deep & 8" across with about
    4# of stainless steel shot. When starting with a clean dry tumbler &
    shot, I add a pinch of burnishing soap (a drop or 2 of a non sudsing
    liquid soap would work as well) & about 2 oz (a little dixie cup) of
    ammonia. The stuff comes out sparkling in 1/2 hr. or less.  When
    it's time to clean the tumbler & shot, I add a tablespoon or 2 of
    Draino & a little water. Run it 1 - 2 hr., dump, rinse in warm
    water, drain, wipe the bowl out & replace the shot & am ready for
    the next load. 

    It works for me, you mileage may vary. 

Dave

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