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= Magnetic Tumbler =  
= Magnetic Tumbler =  
The magnetic tumbler uses water, stainless steel pins, and a polishing compound to clean and polish objects. 
At our space it is most used for polishing jewelry and coins.


= Using =
= Using =
* Add water to polishing bucket to fill line
* Add steel pins
* Add polishing compound
* Add item to be polished
* Select mode to use
* Turn dial to desired time


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[[File:tumblerpins.jpg|200px]]
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= Cleaning =
= Cleaning =
* Remove polished item
* Use strainer to catch pins as you pour out the bowl
* Shake and wash pins in strainer
* Wash and Dry bowl
* Shake and leave pins to dry in strainer


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[[File:meshstrainer.jpg|200px]]

Latest revision as of 03:01, 5 June 2025

Magnetic Tumbler

The magnetic tumbler uses water, stainless steel pins, and a polishing compound to clean and polish objects. At our space it is most used for polishing jewelry and coins.

Using

  • Add water to polishing bucket to fill line
  • Add steel pins
  • Add polishing compound
  • Add item to be polished
  • Select mode to use
  • Turn dial to desired time


Cleaning

  • Remove polished item
  • Use strainer to catch pins as you pour out the bowl
  • Shake and wash pins in strainer
  • Wash and Dry bowl
  • Shake and leave pins to dry in strainer