Recommended Tumbler?

Crafty Cat · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:25 pm Post subject: Recommended Tumbler?

Ok I'm really getting into this maille and am contemplating making my own jump rings Shocked

( god me and wire thats a laugh ROTFL

) I am trying to weigh up the cost of setting myself up to do this < i know I'm gonna need a tumbler but can you guys give me any recommendations of what to buy? Also what else I'm really gonna need
Thankyou Very Happy

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DragonflyLynne · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject:

My tumblers are by Beech, and I'm very happy with them. The most important factor in my opinion is to get stainless steel shot. Zero maintenance, and that's a very good thing! It is so well worth the extra money.

Many apologies for getting you addicted Claire!! Laughing

Edited to say that my barrels are plastic, and they are noisier than rubber barrels, but I have to confess that I find the noise they make quite relaxing! Daisy

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nemea · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject:

Claire, do a forum search. There are a few posts on tumblers. Rainbow

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Praha · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:49 am Post subject:

Lortone tumblers are very popular and supposed to last years.
Thats what Ive ordered.

However prices in OZ and UK are a lot higher.
A Lortone is $200 -250 in Australia but you can buy it from $77 in America.

If you have a look on ebay.com, Rons rocks (ebay shop) sells them much cheaper than UK and Australia.

He will sell you a one that works for UK voltage for extra $15.

Julz