Top 8 Beginner Rock Tumbling Mistakes

Are you having trouble with your rock tumbler? Trying to figure out why your rocks aren't getting shiny? I have about a dozen years of experience helping people learn to tumble rocks and troubleshooting their problems. Let me help you figure out what you might be doing wrong. There might even be a tip or two in this list for more experienced tumblers.

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– HIGHLAND PARK LAPIDARY –
Highland Park makes some high quality tools at reasonable prices. They also have the best price on grit that I have found. I make a commission if you buy something through this link. It doesn't cost you extra.
https://hplapidary.com/?ref=ROBERTABRAM
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– KINGSLEY NORTH –
Kingsley North is a lapidary store in Michigan's U.P. They make a great cab machine and sell many other brands too. They have a huge selection of rough rock, tumblers, grit, jewelry supplies etc. at good prices. If you buy using the following link, I make a small commission.
https://fas.st/t/u7uaxb5V

This is the cabbing machine I use:
https://fas.st/t/vCjRymKC

– THE ROCK SHED –
I buy a lot of lapidary supplies and rough rock from The Rock Shed. I don't make money from your purchases there, but they have good prices and good service. This is where I buy my finer grits and polish.
http://rockshed.com

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http://www.amazon.com/shop/michiganrocks

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