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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Chat - Non Pinball/coin-opp Discussion => Topic started by: Boots on February 08, 2014, 01:42:23 PM

Title: Where's the best place to buy a tumbler?
Post by: Boots on February 08, 2014, 01:42:23 PM

Found this online:  http://www.harborfreight.com/5-lb-metal-vibrator-tumbler-67617.html

On special at the moment seems cheap but I goth the shipping price from them and it's $80.

Is there anywhere local that sells something like this for under $150?

Title: Re: Where's the best place to buy a tumbler?
Post by: MartyJ on February 08, 2014, 01:54:47 PM

Just try your local firearms shop.

They should stock a Lyman tumbler which are a solid performer.  I bought mine many years ago and can't remember the price, but I think it was either at your limit or just under.

Title: Re: Where's the best place to buy a tumbler?
Post by: Homepin on February 08, 2014, 02:25:54 PM

Gem cutting supply shop as well.

Title: Re: Where's the best place to buy a tumbler?
Post by: Strangeways on February 08, 2014, 04:06:11 PM

I bought mine off eBay years ago when no one had them except gun shops. I source my tumbler and media from - www.shooters.com.au (http://www.shooters.com.au)

Just type in "tumbler" in the search bar.

Title: Re: Where's the best place to buy a tumbler?
Post by: Marty Machine on February 08, 2014, 05:09:12 PM

yeh, try gemstone / lapidary suppliers.....gotta be something local and CHEAP.

Title: Re: Where's the best place to buy a tumbler?
Post by: flippnaussie on February 16, 2014, 06:30:47 PM

I got my Lyman from a firearms shop. Under $100 with two bowls.

Simon.