"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote in message . 3.70...
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I want to make a parts tumbler, either a 55 gal size, or 5 gal. bucket

to clean and polish some parts. Anyone ever make one? What kind of

sand do you use? Tips?


A ball mill, turned slowly, makes a perfect parts tumbler.
Here are plans, theory, construction drawings, etc...

http://www.fireworksnews.com/Item/M2


As a point of refrence, mine is 3/4 hp 1750 rpm motor and the 50 lb media load ( 3cubic feet) commutes at an amplitude of about .030 in