My parents bought one in 1987 here in Maine. I oiled it yesterday, plugged her in, loaded it, and it's running smoothly as I type this. Dec. 24, 2018....so close to 2019 that I may make it! Ha!
First well done video I have seen on this tumbler. All other channels seem to skip over parts, assume you know how to get the lid off and have such bad camera shake it’s unwatchable. Some even place the tumblers on the machine wrong. Thanks for the good video!
You are the best! Thank you so much! My 33b started doing this stop/start thing, but only when I had the barrels on it and I couldn't find a solution after searching the web and trying things out for hours. I finally found this video and it fixed my problem, I tightened my belt and now it's working great. Thank you!
Thanks for uploading this. I have a Lortone 45c that I have owned for many years and I am now using it to to tumble glass for some art projects. Just recently I have had problems with the barrel stalling out and I think my very old belt needs replaced. I will do that and pay attention to the other maintenance tips in this video.
Thanks for posting this informative video. I am shopping for a rock tumbler for my nephew and am trying to decide between the Lortone 3A and 33B. Can the 33B be run with only 1 chamber? Or, if not, can it be run with 1 chamber loaded w/ rocks and the other chamber empty or filled with water (for weight)? Thanks again!
Hi. Yes - no problems to run just one barrel on the 33B - you could run the other one empty but it is fine to run this tumbler with just one barrel. This makes the double barrel units a bit more versatile. If you buy a 3A tumbler and then end up purchasing a spare barrel later, then the cost is only a bit less than buying a 33B in the first place.
Aussie Sapphire Great! That's what I was hoping. I wanted him to have the flexibility to run 1 or 2 chambers but didn't want him to HAVE to run 2 all the time. I don't know that he'll have that many rocks to polish plus he'd consume twice as much grit. Thank you for the quick reply!
Hi +shamusk1 I know I'm replying to a fairly old message, but, an advantage to multiple barrels is the ability to tumble multiple grits at once. Do a coarse tumble, then clean the rock, transfer to the second barrel and do a medium grit while putting a second batch of rough in the first barrel. I have 4 barrels so I can always use the same grit in a given barrel and never have to worry about a leftover coarse grit ruining a finer tumble.
Most good dealers would stock them so suggest you contact someone reputable who is convenient to you and ask. We stock them but are located in Australia so best to use someone in the same country as you if possible. To change bearings, you need to remove the tumbler shafts - on the 33B, you will need to remove the circlips (part J on the parts list) holding them in place with a pair of needle nose pliers or similar tool and then they will easily be removed.
They certainly do - we sell lots of tumblers to people cleaning up brass. Most of our reloader customers tend to go for the larger models - 45C and up in size but for small batches of smaller size cases, the 3 pounders are fine.
Anyway to talk to someone about this tumbler? We oiled it and was working fine. Now it seems to be slipping. The weight of the tumblers are less then half full. Any help would be appreciated
@@AussieSapphire you are 100% right. The belt we had on there must have been defected or something, was not broke or anything. Changed the belt and worked immediately. Thank you!
I would remove the tumbler shafts - we dont actually cover that in this video but you need to remove the circlips holding them in place. You can use a pair of needlenose pliers or a small screwdriver to remove those - be careful you dont lose them as they are small. Then the bearings will come out of the housing and you can remove the shafts. Clean everything up very thoroughly including inside the motor bay. When you re-install the shafts, make sure you oil them with a suitable light oil before operating.
@@tlk13ns Assuming that it is just spilled water, grit and slurry, just clean up the worst of it with a damp rag or some paper towel. And then wipe with a clean cloth so that there is no grit sticking around to wear parts. Lubricate where indicated.
My parents bought one in 1987 here in Maine. I oiled it yesterday, plugged her in, loaded it, and it's running smoothly as I type this.
Dec. 24, 2018....so close to 2019 that I may make it! Ha!
First well done video I have seen on this tumbler. All other channels seem to skip over parts, assume you know how to get the lid off and have such bad camera shake it’s unwatchable. Some even place the tumblers on the machine wrong. Thanks for the good video!
You are the best! Thank you so much! My 33b started doing this stop/start thing, but only when I had the barrels on it and I couldn't find a solution after searching the web and trying things out for hours. I finally found this video and it fixed my problem, I tightened my belt and now it's working great. Thank you!
Very informative. Thanks for uploading this. I decided to go with this tumbler for its simplicity and double capacity. It is also a reputable brand.
Thank's for the easy to follow and informative video.
Thanks for uploading this. I have a Lortone 45c that I have owned for many years and I am now using it to to tumble glass for some art projects. Just recently I have had problems with the barrel stalling out and I think my very old belt needs replaced. I will do that and pay attention to the other maintenance tips in this video.
Thank you I was trying to figure it out I have bought one Leegol very nice video
Thank you. Love the sheep sounds.
Well done and very informative video.Thank you.
Thanks for the tutorial. Outstanding presentation, you are brief and thorough. My 3A and 33B will be properly running thanks to you.
+Jack Bradley Glad it was helpful.
great, thank you
thank you🌻💚
Thanks for posting this informative video. I am shopping for a rock tumbler for my nephew and am trying to decide between the Lortone 3A and 33B. Can the 33B be run with only 1 chamber? Or, if not, can it be run with 1 chamber loaded w/ rocks and the other chamber empty or filled with water (for weight)? Thanks again!
Hi. Yes - no problems to run just one barrel on the 33B - you could run the other one empty but it is fine to run this tumbler with just one barrel. This makes the double barrel units a bit more versatile. If you buy a 3A tumbler and then end up purchasing a spare barrel later, then the cost is only a bit less than buying a 33B in the first place.
Aussie Sapphire Great! That's what I was hoping. I wanted him to have the flexibility to run 1 or 2 chambers but didn't want him to HAVE to run 2 all the time. I don't know that he'll have that many rocks to polish plus he'd consume twice as much grit. Thank you for the quick reply!
Hi +shamusk1 I know I'm replying to a fairly old message, but, an advantage to multiple barrels is the ability to tumble multiple grits at once. Do a coarse tumble, then clean the rock, transfer to the second barrel and do a medium grit while putting a second batch of rough in the first barrel. I have 4 barrels so I can always use the same grit in a given barrel and never have to worry about a leftover coarse grit ruining a finer tumble.
I need new bearings..live in the country and cannot find any online or hoe to even change/check them
Most good dealers would stock them so suggest you contact someone reputable who is convenient to you and ask. We stock them but are located in Australia so best to use someone in the same country as you if possible. To change bearings, you need to remove the tumbler shafts - on the 33B, you will need to remove the circlips (part J on the parts list) holding them in place with a pair of needle nose pliers or similar tool and then they will easily be removed.
they work great for cleaning ammunition
They certainly do - we sell lots of tumblers to people cleaning up brass. Most of our reloader customers tend to go for the larger models - 45C and up in size but for small batches of smaller size cases, the 3 pounders are fine.
@@AussieSapphire the 33a canhandle 55 rds in each tumbler.works great with loaded ammo,im using walnut media/corn cob grit
about 5 hrs for really dirty ammo
Anyway to talk to someone about this tumbler? We oiled it and was working fine. Now it seems to be slipping. The weight of the tumblers are less then half full. Any help would be appreciated
Sounds like a belt tension issue. I would check that first.
@@AussieSapphire you are 100% right. The belt we had on there must have been defected or something, was not broke or anything. Changed the belt and worked immediately. Thank you!
Had an accident an my tumbler barrel leaked what is the best way to clean it the grit got bars
I would remove the tumbler shafts - we dont actually cover that in this video but you need to remove the circlips holding them in place. You can use a pair of needlenose pliers or a small screwdriver to remove those - be careful you dont lose them as they are small. Then the bearings will come out of the housing and you can remove the shafts. Clean everything up very thoroughly including inside the motor bay. When you re-install the shafts, make sure you oil them with a suitable light oil before operating.
@@AussieSapphire should I use anything in particular fr cleaning
@@tlk13ns Assuming that it is just spilled water, grit and slurry, just clean up the worst of it with a damp rag or some paper towel. And then wipe with a clean cloth so that there is no grit sticking around to wear parts. Lubricate where indicated.