Innovation in rock tumbler consumables
The common four-pack of grit and polish is only the start. Here is how better blends, finer polish and smarter fillers change your results.
Rotary or vibratory: choosing a rock tumbler
Rotary tumblers shape rough rock; vibratory tumblers finish shaped stones fast. Here is how to pick, and why many people use both.
How long to tumble rocks
Most rotary batches take about four weeks, but your stones set the real schedule. Here is what to expect and how to keep track.
How much grit to use in a rock tumbler
Too little grit stalls a batch and too much turns it to mud. Here is how much to use in each step, by barrel size.