Re: Stainless Steel Media Testimonials
WOW- I think this is my FIRST post!!
I have been following along on this subject for quite a while and decided to take the plunge. I have an old MidwayUSA vibratory tumbler that I have always used and been happy with, BUT, on the nasty, grungy range brass it left something to be desired.
About six montsh ago I bought an ultrasonic cleaner from Harbor Freight and it was better, in some ways. Plus, I like being able to use it for other things; tools, dies, trigger groups, old, greasy military actions. I have used the vibratory for other things too, but not as much.
But now, "The Model B"!! I didn't realize how big it was going to be. I have a small rock tumbler, but the 15 lb capacity wasn't registering.
It seems very well made; solid. I am sure the drum and base could be made of thinner(cheaper) materials, but they are not. This thing is built to last!
I have contacted Terry and fired off an email to the media supplier. I am waiting for his response and looking forward to getting started.
In the mean time, I thought I would let the Hide in on a little secret...
One of the things that I keep seeing on the threads, and indeed was a concern of my own, is the price for the Thumler's Model B. As many have said it is somewhat, or even quite expensive for what it is. Solid? Sure. Durable? Sure. Quality? Sure. $170.00? WHAT?? That's a lot of...(insert favorite food, beverage or bullet)...
BUT- what if I told you you could get it for $120.00?? YEP! I am not sur how I came across it; I don't believe my google-fu to be any better than anyone elses', but I found these online, brand new, for $120.00!!
This place is in Kansas City- I live in central Iowa. I placed my order late Monday afternoon(the 21st) got the shipping information Tuesday at 11;am, and the package was sitting at my door when I got home tonight!! That was FAST!!
It came well packed- the motor was tight in a small box, packed inside the drum. The drum was in the bottom of the box, the base in the top separated by a peice of heavy cardboard with heavy carboard spacers and packing all around. Not a scratch on it. Plenty of instructions, parts lists and other literature to go with it.
I am NOT a salesman. I am NOT affililated with this company. I just couldn't believe the price, the fast shipping and the quality of packing and product.
I actually found the site a week or so ago but thought I should shop around and saved the link. When I saw what the prices were everywhere else <span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">I tried to go back and it wouldn't come up. Just a blank page. When I went to look at their Thumler's tumblers the Model B wasn't listed. I panicked! I kept trying for a few days and it finally came back. I am wondering if they were out of stock or something.</span></span>
Anyway....... The link follows- if you have been on the fence becasue of the cost, this might just be what you needed.
http://www.hobbywarehouse.com/Thumlers-Tumblers-Model-B-Rock-Tumbler?sc=75&category=-175