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Lance Dean
United States
Приєднався 16 лют 2007
@stuffoftheoutsides
Rock tumbling and the related interactions with nature!
Rock tumbling and the related interactions with nature!
Rock Tumbling - How to Open the Barrel & How to Oil the Tumbler Bearings
In this video, I use a Lortone QT12 rotary rock tumbler to show how to open a rock tumbler barrel, how to close a rock tumbler barrel, and how to oil the bearings on the roller shafts. This applies to Lortone 3A, 33B, 45C, QT6, QT66, and QT12 tumblers, as well as the Chicago Electric, Leegol, and Viyuki models.
Yes, I have an older video where I attempted to show how to oil the tumbler bearings, hopefully this video is a bit clearer.
Follow and like! Also on Instagram @stuffoftheoutsides
#rocktumbling
Yes, I have an older video where I attempted to show how to oil the tumbler bearings, hopefully this video is a bit clearer.
Follow and like! Also on Instagram @stuffoftheoutsides
#rocktumbling
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Rock Tumbling - Talking Equipment
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This is just a short video to show the equipment that I use for rock tumbling. Tripp Lite 7 Outlet (6 Individually Controlled) Surge Protector Power Strip, 6ft Cord, Black, Lifetime Limited Warranty & $25K Insurance (TLP76MSGB) www.amazon.com/dp/B075NZLYB7/ Lortone rotary rock tumblers: lortone.com/ #rocktumbling
Rock Tumbling "Moving Into Stage 4 In The Lot-O Vibratory"
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In this rock tumbling video, I show how I clean between stage 3 and 4 of the polishing process, moving forward to the start of stage 4 in final polish aluminum oxide with a Lot-O vibratory rock tumbler. #rocktumbling
Rock Tumbling "Oiling Your Tumbler" - How To Oil Lortone Rotary Rock Tumbler Bearings
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In this video, I'll show you how to oil the bearings on a rotary rock tumbler using 3-In-One oil. This was done on a Lortone 45C rotary rock tumbler, but the process is the same or similar on most any rotary rock tumbler including the Chicago Electric models. Thanks for watching! Follow me on Instagram @stuffoftheoutsides stuffoftheoutsides #rocktumbling
Rock Tumbling "Agates in the Lot-O"
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In this video, I take agates that have completed stage one and stage two in a Lortone rotary rock tumbler and put them into a Lot-O vibratory rock tumbler to begin the polishing stages. I'm using half a teaspoon of 500 aluminum oxide polish and one teaspoon of Borax in the Lot-O vibratory rock tumbler with used ceramic media filler. Stage One grit used was 60-90 silicon carbide. Stage Two grit ...
Rock Tumbling "Quick Lot-O Tip"
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Just wanted to share a quick little tip I stumbled across with removing excess water from the Lot-O vibratory rock tumbler barrel after filling it with rocks and ceramic media. Thanks for watching! Follow me on Instagram @stuffoftheoutsides stuffoftheoutsides #rocktumbling
Rock Tumbling Various Rocks - Checking In
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So today I moved various jaspers, chert, quartz, agates, Mexican moss agate bits, and others, into stage four aluminum oxide final polish in my Lortone 33B dual drum rock tumbler. There's also a little preview of my Lot-O vibratory tumbler action. For those that have inquiring minds, I use two Lortone 45C rotary tumblers, one Lortone 33B dual drum rotary tumbler, and a Chicago Electric single d...
Rock Tumbling Dirt Road Finds - "Stage Four & Burnishing"
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Watch as I remove this batch of dirt road finds rocks from their final polish stage (stage four) in the rock tumbler and burnish them. Follow me on Instagram @stuffoftheoutsides stuffoftheoutsides
Rock Tumbling Dirt Road Finds - "Stage Two"
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Watch as I take rocks that have completed the stage one 60-90 silicon carbide tumbling stage into stage two with 120-220 silicon carbide. These rocks will be tumbled in a Lortone 33B rock tumbler for one week and then they should be ready for stage three. Follow me on Instagram @stuffoftheoutsides stuffoftheoutsides
Rockhounding Dirt Roads for the Rock Tumbler
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In this video I share with you how I go about finding most of my rocks for the rock tumbler - searching along the gravel on dirt roads! Follow me on Instagram @stuffoftheoutsides stuffoftheoutsides
Rock Tumbling Dirt Road Finds - "Stage One"
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This is my first attempt at sharing a little of the rock tumbling process. The rocks shown in this video have been tumbling at least one week in stage one 60-90 silicon carbide grit. The tumbler shown is a Lortone 45C model. Other tumblers shown are a Lortone 33B model and a Chicago Electric 3 lbs single barrel tumbler. Follow me on Instagram @stuffoftheoutsides stuffoftheoutsides
NASCAR Cafe cars running
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NASCAR Cafe Sevierville, TN June 2005 the cars along the walls were running!
Grave Digger 30th Anniversary Dennis Anderson
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Grave Digger 30th Anniversary Dennis Anderson
Maximum Destruction Kreg Christensen freestyle
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Maximum Destruction Kreg Christensen freestyle
Grave Digger (Pablo Huffaker) freestyle in Birmingham, AL 2 PM 1/8/11
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Grave Digger (Pablo Huffaker) freestyle in Birmingham, AL 2 PM 1/8/11
Maximum Destruction (Neil Elliott) freestyle in Birmingham, AL 2 PM 1/8/11
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Maximum Destruction (Neil Elliott) freestyle in Birmingham, AL 2 PM 1/8/11
Thank you!
am surprised you use a metal strainer..I have heard that it can cause scratches to your rocks and plastic is preferred?
@tasnimweaver1492 I've heard that rumor ever since I started tumbling years ago. I've used this stainless steel strainer for every batch of rocks I've ever done and I've never experienced anything close to any streaking or scratching. I'm going to assume it's either a non existent issue or else it's an issue with poor quality metal (non stainless steel) strainers and water pH having a chemical reaction.
@@LanceDean ah ok I was curious as well because I do see a lot of videos of people using metal and was wondering if the rumour was true
Why isnt there a before stage shown so we can see the difference before burnishing?
@bretlenhart8280 all I was doing was cleaning off polish residue with Borax. I don't even run a burnishing stage anymore I just wash by hand. The difference was just dirty rocks versus clean rocks.
Really nice, great information. Thanks.
Will the borax actually add to the shine.Does it work as a polish at all?
the music: YARRRGH🏴☠️ LAND HO the actual short: 🪨🪨🪨
Thank you!😅
This video is great for showing how to use it. Thank you very much.
Nice walkthrough. I liked the barrel of the Lot-O but not the body shaking the floor so much so I built my own version. It runs way quieter, I wish I could still find those Ziploc containers you have now.
Thank You Lance much appreciated. So, Lance just so you know Lance " YOU'RE THE BEST I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MY FRIEND 👍❤️😃👋
Those that are still in the water should be moved to land for future extended life.
Hi Lance I've just found your channel I love watching Rock Tumbling Videos. I've got The National Geographic Hobby Rock Tumbler. Which is still in the box i haven't had time to do any Rock Tumbling due to some Health Medical Issues. Lance how long do you Tumble you're Stones?
You'll want to always use that National Geographic on the slowest speed. Usually 7 to 10 days per stage, repeating the first stage (clean out, refill, and repeat) until the rocks are shaped and as "clean" looking as you prefer before moving on to the second stage. It's very, very rare for just one round of first stage to be enough. Good luck!
Enjoyed your video. I’ve been tumbling rocks for about a year. Hauled about 20 tons of river rock on my driveway and it’s been a treasure trove for the tumblers. Early on I started adding borax to every stage. I think it keeps the grit in suspension better and helps the cutting process. I switched to vibratory tumblers for everything after the first stage. It cuts the polish time to about 1/3 of doing every in the rotary barrel. I do like you, between grit stages I do a brief tumble with borax only and it helps with the cleaning process. A 30-45 minute burnish stage after final polish leaves my rocks finished shiny like wet glass.
nice
So helpful
Just rockin out in the shop! Nice setup!!!
I also open my tumbler like this, I couldn’t tell you the amount of times I’ve cut myself.
I need a video that shows how to get the lid ON (a harbor freight RT)😡
I can understand. You just press it down, start in one place and work around the lid if needed. The more you do it and the older the barrel gets, it gets easier.
Thanks - that worked
Can you tell me are those bearings or bushings that those rods run in? Thanks
They indeed look like bushings, but the manufacturers and part sellers all refer to them as bearings.
Pity i cant hear a thing you are saying
Hello, we no longer find borax in my home... what can I replace it with if possible? THANKS
Many people use a shaved bar of plain Ivory soap. Just plain Ivory bar soap. Not a different soap, not a detergent or harsher soap.
Ok je connaissais pas, un savon ivory ? Merci beaucoup 😊
I thought the cars would move on their own or something lol
Are all those stones from just two drum loads?
Yes, two 3 pound capacity barrels.
I personally prefer white lithium grease to light machine oil (3 in 1).
Thank you, you have all the right info, this helps out this novice💖🙏💯
Thanks for the awesome info!! I'm a newbie for sure
Bushings*
I know what you're saying, but the manufacturer and all parts catalogs call them bearings, not bushings.
@@LanceDean fair enough mate 👍🏻
Great tip I put a strainer over it myself ❤❤
Those rocks are beautiful! Thanks for all the information also.
Was the good days
Do all the QT 12 have steel end bearings instead of the plastic or was that a customazation thanks
The ones on my QT12 are plastic and I assume they all are. They are just a darker colored plastic than the white ones you usually see on the non QT series Lortone tumblers.
what speed you put it on with the borax in it only sorry?
Lortones don't have speeds.
@@LanceDean okay just want to know mine does left it on 1
@@LanceDean thank you for getting back with me i have been watching your videos I do like them..
@@FreddieArriola if your tumbler has speeds, I'd suggest always using the lowest speed except maybe for first stage rough rocks.
what speed did you put it on?
Lortone tumblers don't have speeds. If your tumbler does have speeds, the slowest speed is recommended to avoid bruising and chipping. National Geographic tumblers turn too fast even on their slowest speed.
I gotta say I tumbled my first rocks with nothing but Ajax and it took about 4 weeks, the ran just water about 2 weeks but they actually looked better than the next batch I did and ordered grits and polish for.. lol I was just trying out the tumbler and decided to try ajax cause I had it available.. I may just go back to that if I can't figure out these grits! lol on the plus side, my rocks smelled fresh n clean too and ajax is cheap! :)
Nice!
I'm a newbie to tumblers,so I'm unsure about this.. on old box fans that need lubrication, Lubriplate (white lithium grease) works better than 3&1.. seems to last a long time. It keeps my fans running fine. YMMV Thanks for the video.
I don't know how you'd get white lithium grease down into the bearings without taking the rods out. The main thing is to keep it lubed with something that is safe for plastic and is fluid, not sticky. 3 in One, light sewing machine oils are the usual go-to for this. Most everyone uses 3 in One as it's easy to find, cheap, and does the job. 👍
I usually use Ivory bar soap grated to burnish, but I have also used borax. But you are correct. Borax can be harsh to softer stones. I also use the tumbler to gain the desired shapes for the rock than move them to a vibrating unit for next steps. I also remove the ceramic media prior to polishing stage and the burnish stage.
I usually use Ivory bar soap grated to burnish, but I have also used borax. But you are correct. Borax can be harsh to softer stones. I also use the tumbler to gain the desired shapes for the rock than move them to a vibrating unit for next steps. I also remove the ceramic media prior to polishing stage and the burnish stage.
I keep the ceramic in the Lot-O all the time it's running no matter what the stage.
I usually use Ivory bar soap grated to burnish, but I have also used borax. But you are correct. Borax can be harsh to softer stones. I also use the tumbler to gain the desired shapes for the rock than move them to a vibrating unit for next steps. I also remove the ceramic media prior to polishing stage and the burnish stage.
Hey there Lance Dean, wow! you have some awesome dirt roads, very cool finds and great results! I have been doing a 24-hour bubble bath (Borax) between each stage and then a borax burnish at the end, my last couple of loads though I ended up doing a final borax run, then an Ivory soap 24-hour burnish on top of that, do I need to go to burnishers anonymous? LOL. I thought they did look shinier, but that may be because I wanted them to, a sort of optical placebo effect. We need to find a rock tumbler who works at a place with high tech optical equipment.
Cool video Lance Dean, very informative and well done. One thing that might help you with the oiling is plastic squeeze pipettes, I have found them at Hobby Lobby in the modeling section, I think they were Testors brand, they work great at delivering a drop or 2 in tiny spots. Thank you for showing us.
Thanks! My trouble here was attempting to hold a cellphone gimbal in one hand while holding a 3 in One can in the other and trying to oil the bearings. 🤣
First! Woot!! Woot!!!
The best advice I've been given is to join a local rock club. The rockhounding community is a wonderful one and I've found that the more experienced rockhounds are usually willing to share with newcomers.
Did you ever figure out what caused the foamy slurry? I enjoy your videos a lot.
In general, foamy slurry is okay. It's often a sign of softer rocks, organic material, and/or glass in your barrel. Often, the more rough a batch is, the more foamy it may be.
Mo nabr
Newbie at Tock tumbling and I really enjoyed the very thorough information you shared. Thanks.
Cool shop tour and helpful tips, thank you for showing us.
Hey there Lance Dean, cool video. I always have trouble with those oil bottles dripping more then I want, I found that those plastic pipettes you can get at craft and hobby stores work great for more pinpoint accuracy. Thank you for showing us.
Considering it's supposed to be an informational video it would have been cool if you would have turned it so the camera could see roughly how much oil you're using things like that
A drop or two is all you need , too much is a bad thing will end up getting where you don't want it and lubricating where you don't need lubrication