Model T Kit Rock Tumbler
by Tru-square Metal Products
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Toys and Games Reviews of Model T Kit Rock Tumbler
Customer Review: Nice but I wish I would have ordered the AR-2
Summary: 4 Stars
The Model T seems functional enough, but the smaller motor on the Model T concerns me. I bought in a hurry and should have considered the time necessary to tumble a batch of rocks. The larger motor and the dual barrels of the AR-2 would have better suited my needs, but for a first tumbler the Model T is great. If you intend to keep the original shape of your rocks then you may want to seriously investigate a vibrating polisher. The loss of edge using a tumbler is not to dramatic, but it does round off the edges on crushed or broken rocks. Rock tumbling is an exercise in patience! If you are not willing to wait then try another hobby. Overall I am quite pleased with the Model T, but I think I would have been happier with the AR-2. A couple of other notes: we have experienced minor leak problems with the barrel on the Model T, but I am not entirely convinced that it was not operator error. Keep it in a pan or cookie sheet just in case. For those concerned about noise, I could sleep in the same room with my Model T (for that matter I have dozed off in the chair in the room with it). The rubber barrel and use of water in the process are great noise reducers.Customer Review: This is one great tumbler!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great rock tumbler. Pretty easy to use, seems to be very durable, easy to clean, and not very loud. I read about how loud the tumblers would be but this one is pretty darn quiet. The rubber casing on the tumbler really helps. Still needs to be put in a garage or playroom where it won't bother you but generally just the sound level of background noise. This is a great tumbler for kids as the instruction booklet has great pictures and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. My boys (age 7 and 4) have been so excited with each stage of the rock tumbling process. We have marked the day when we will move the rocks on the calendar and made a ceremony of cleaning and moving the rocks and loading the next grit pack and water. The tumbler is easy to open and easy to clean. We have kept it oiled so things are working very well. **Make sure to order an extra grit pack as the tumbler only comes with enough for one tumble.**Customer Review: Rock tumbler is great addition for budding rock hound!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for my 10 year old son for Christmas. Spent the next month going thru the rock polishing steps to produce an amazing & beautiful set of polished rocks. He has been extremely patient with the process and enjoyed each step. I will warn you that if you buy for kids, you need to make sure they are prepared for the weeks of each step, plus the expense of materials. Found the replacement grit packs on ebay in kits vice buying individually on amazon. Amazon was by far best place for the tumbler and the only reasonable place to buy replacement rocks/gems to tumble. Final warning, find a spot in your garage to run this thing - it is noisy!! I was a little concerned that the 24/7 operation would cause it to overheat, but so far -- no issues. It's pretty simple technology and seems like a decent set-up!Customer Review: should be called a timex
Summary: 5 Stars
OK, so I didn't just buy this one. I've had mine for 25 years now, and it's still rolling. Same model and everything! HA! As far as people complaining about noise - yes. It is noisy, but so are all the others! Put it in the garage and be happy with that. If you buy this product it will last you. Its a great brand, and I completely stand behind their products. The polish and grit are easy to find at most hobby stores, which is another thing you want to keep in mind. I've polished rocks my self, with my nephew, and my neighbors son. Its great to see the kids minds go with checking out the minerals in the rocks, etc. I highly recommend this tumbler.Customer Review: Lesson in patience....
Summary: 5 Stars
Got this for my son's 9th birthday. He had wanted another tumbler but after reading reviews I decided on this one. I'm so glad I did because I know it's a quality product. We have it working its magic in the garage since it's a little noisy. It comes with enough rocks and grit & polishing packages to do one tumble. It takes a total of 24 days to get the final product, but every 7 days its kind of like Christmas because you get to take the rocks out and see how they have changed (one of the processes only takes 3 days). Highly recommended - fun, educational and a gift that keeps on giving! Nice that it's American made also!