creativewriting
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I am trying to determine if the tumbler is worth it or if I should just leave it on the shelf. About a year ago I purchased the 5lb vibratory tumbler form HF along with some fine ground walnut shells. Having never used one I wasn't sure what I was getting into or what it would actually do. After it sat unopened for a year I figured it was time to get it out of the box. The questions I have are;
Will the tumbler remove fine tool marks?
What types of media are best for aluminum?
Is it a waste of time?
I put a few scrap pieces of aluminum and brass in the tumbler a few days ago. Some of the parts were finished and the other were at different stages of turning and sanding. I let it run for about 4 hours and I didn't notice a big difference in the before and after. I just don't know what to expect with the process!
Thanks in advance for the help!
Will the tumbler remove fine tool marks?
What types of media are best for aluminum?
Is it a waste of time?
I put a few scrap pieces of aluminum and brass in the tumbler a few days ago. Some of the parts were finished and the other were at different stages of turning and sanding. I let it run for about 4 hours and I didn't notice a big difference in the before and after. I just don't know what to expect with the process!
Thanks in advance for the help!