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"Michael Koblic" wrote:
Of course rotary tumbling would be simpler...

And quieter, most likely. The rock shop near where I grew up had an
elaborate tumbling setup consisting of one long driven roller, one idle
roller, and a bunch of car tires (hold up to harsh media, contain
water/fluids, deaden sound.)

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