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Triple Barrel Tumbler for Different Finishes

A tip from @novake for running steel shot, plastic media and patina in separate barrels of one triple tumbler at the same time.

Posted almost 6 years ago • 1,118 likes • 45 comments
Here is a finishing tip from @novake - “My Lortone triple barrel tumbler is just what I need for my small studio and my...
Here is a finishing tip from @novake - “My Lortone triple barrel tumbler is just what I need for my small studio and my workflow. Depending on the desired end result, pieces can go through one or more barrels; each dedicated to its own process. One tumbler runs these processes and pieces simultaneously, saving production time.

Barrel 1: stainless steel tumbling media shot jewelers mix (work harden and shine)
Barrel 2: plastic media (soft matte finish)
Barrel 3: dedicated to patina application.” I never knew there was a triple tumbler! 😃 I like the idea of using different media in them and streamlining the process! Thanks for sharing with us!
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