Closed Tank Tumbler

[athens scuba]

There's a spot near the neck on that tank that allows you to easily count turns. 106rpm. Almost twice what I'd want. That thing sure is tiny, though. You could store it pretty much anywhere when not in use. That's a big bonus for home gamers such as myself.

I like the idea of a tumbler build project, seems fun! Someone should start a collaboration thread in the DIY forum. We could put together a parts list for others to buy and build themselves.

My unit is factory built (Global MFG.)

 

[kelemvor]

My unit is factory built (Global MFG.)

I was talking about the one that @Rollin Bonz posted a video of. Yours is quite nice, it's got the corresponding pricetag as well.

 

[whitefang21]

Danny, I have a global, dual tank tumbler, with s/s drying rack, s/s washing rack, dual tank dryer, heat gun, the tumbler is mounted on 3/4" plywood so to tilt for polishing bottom of tanks. $1,000 buys package. willing to drive and meet you half way from Texas, this unit only used 6 times, Calvin

still available

 

[athens scuba]

still have it, but im in texas

 

[Gone for diving]

Mine is built from threaded rod and boat rollers, The drive and motor I slapped together, and needs some improvement...
But it has tumbled alot of tanks...
Disadvantage is I use an old junk cordless drill. And is 12v. One day I'll switch it to a gear head 110v motor,

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

A friend of mine built a potter's wheel using washing machine parts.

 

[Danny D]

In the time since posting this thread I have steadily purchased all the parts to build my own. Will post up when it is completed.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

In the time since posting this thread I have steadily purchased all the parts to build my own. Will post up when it is completed.

I'm curious as to what you came up with as I just spend 20 minutes rolling my cylinders in the utilty room. I'd rather build something for the future than do that again!

 

[Tracy]

I'm curious as to what you came up with as I just spend 20 minutes rolling my cylinders in the utilty room. I'd rather build something for the future than do that again!

The one I pictured was a motor from a junk pump, a pulley, two bearings and pillow blocks and a skateboard. I think I have $30 bucks in it. It has probably done a couple thousand tanks in the last decade.