tumble Bee Tumbling Instructions TB-12 TB-22 TB-14
SAFETY GUIDELINES 1) Read this entire manual before first operating your Tumble-Bee. 2) Do not use your Tumble-Bee in wet conditions or around flammable gases or liquids. The Tumble-Bee is built to work in clean, dry, room temperature conditions only. 3) Do not leave children unattended with the Tumble-Bee. Always make sure to have a responsible adult supervising children at all times. 4) Do not abuse your cord.
Table of Contents Machine Details................................................................................ 4 Operating Instructions............................................................ 5 , 6 , 7 Care & Maintenance..................................................................... 7 , 8 Trouble Shooting............................................................................. 9 Introduction to Tumbling..............................................................
Machine Details What you see below is everything you will find with your Tumble-Bee. Tumbling material and abrasives can be found at your local rock shop or online. If you need extra parts for your Tumble-Bee, you can order on our website at www.tumble-bee.com. For speciality parts, e-mail info@tumble-bee.com for further assistance.
Operating Instructions 1) Location: Your Tumble-Bee will be operating all 24 hours of the day so choose a convenient location for your tumbler with an electrical outlet nearby. We recommend a location at room temperature on a flat, clean surface with at least 6” clearance around the motor to provide proper ventilation. Be sure not to put your Tumble-Bee with other valuables as a spill could happen.
Operating Instructions 5) Close the Barrel: Wipe the inner lid of your barrel clean with a damp cloth so the inner and outer lids go back on a clean surface. Place the inner lid back in the barrel so there’s a snug fit. Place the silver outer lid on top of the inner lid so that the center bolt is sticking out of the middle and the edge of the lid is flush with the side of the barrel. Place the black washer on top and screw on the black barrel nut, turning clockwise.
Operating Instructions Helpful Hint: Keep a log of your tumbling progress. By doing so, it can be a useful reference for when you tumble similar material in the future. 8) Restart Tumbling: Before you start tumbling with the next abrasive, clean and oil the bearings. Simply wipe your bearings with a clean cloth to collect any dust that may build-up while tumbling. Then oil your bearings, about a few drops should suffice. Do this every time you change abrasives to keep your Tumble-Bee tumbling properly.
Care & Maintenance Motor: The black motor cover is designed to push on and pull off so don’t carry your Tumble-Bee by the black motor cover. Every time you re-align either pulley or belt, tighten the black thumb screws which tightens the motor, turning clockwise. Always do this to prevent motor problems. 3 Thumb Screws Safety Note: After continuous use, the Tumble-Bee motor may become hot. If the motor over-heats, it is protected with a thermal overload device so the unit will automatically shut off.
Trouble Shooting If you have questions regarding your Tumble-Bee, check on this page to see if we can answer them. If your question is not on here and you need further assistance, please e-mail info@tumble-bee.com. My barrel isn’t moving on the shafts. If your barrel isn’t moving, take the barrel off the shafts and make sure the support shaft is spinning freely. This is the main cause of rotation problems. Clean and oil the support shaft until it spins properly.
Introduction to Tumbling For millions of years, our earth has naturally tumbled stones of all different material through waves of our oceans and rivers. The natural movement of the waves and sand produced beautiful, polished rocks without a machine. Now YOU can control this natural process with your Tumble-Bee tumbler. Welcome to Rock Tumbling. An addicting hobby that the whole family can enjoy together while have fun doing. Tumbling is the best way to spark your interest in lapidary.
Introduction to Tumbling Stones General Information for Tumbling Stones: Before you begin tumbling gemstones, you must know what gemstones to tumble together. Always follow the Mohs Scale. If you are tumbling softer stones (usually those below 6 on the hardness scale) don’t add harder stones to the mix. Select stones that are around the same size that have colors and patterns that appeal to you. If you have stones that have deep cracks or are fractured, discard them.
Introduction to Tumbling Glass General Information for Tumbling Glass: Since glass is much softer than most rocks on the Mohs Scale, it will take less time to tumble. Glass has a hardness between 5 and 6 so you will need to reduce your tumble time significantly. Tumbling glass is one of the more challenging materials to tumble. Since it is softer, particles may break off while tumbling. Be sure to fill the barrel with the right amount of material.
Introduction to Tumbling Brass & Metal General Information for Tumbling Brass & Metals: Many people polish their jewelry, coins, cartridge cases and remove burrs from bullet casings with their tumbler. Polishing your metal items will give you a high-polish finish without the loss of your metal. There are many different techniques for tumbling brass and metal. Helpful Hint: If you are polishing valuable jewelry, it’s a good idea to ask a professional jeweler permission to tumble.
One Year Limited Warranty Your Tumble-Bee is warranted by Reentel International Inc. to be free from defect for the one full year from the date of your purchase. What does this warranty cover? This warranty covers the motor, barrels and belt of your Tumble-Bee. What doesn’t this warranty cover? This warranty doesn’t cover problems resulting from any abuse, misuse, intentional damage, incorrect usage, failure to adequately take care of your Tumble-Bee or improperly following the instructions.
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