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salpal48
07-31-2015, 03:36 PM
This is the second post on different Tumbles open to the hand loader. Like the others These are In The "Oblique Class. These are Fixed @ a 30 Degree angle and the Have a 3 way tumble action . they Tumble, some also Move top to bottom. and Inside they have different angles for the drum. This Particular machine Revolves on 4 Faucet type Rubber washer. That's what on them Now
The tumble Twin was made by Raytech Metal Finishing. They are Owned by Lyman Products and Have a major Presence in the Lapidary Field. They make Vibratory and Rotary machines. Not Cheap but exc Quality
This machine Has 2 appox 4-6 lb Drums and Rotate , 1 Clockwise the other Counter clockwise. They just sit in the Housing
all sleel and fan cooled motor
Each drum in Handloading term will Take appox 125 pieces of 30/06
The angle on these keep the cases and Media close to the botton. and cut the Tumble time
Please review My Photo's
Thanks
Sal

LUBEDUDE
07-31-2015, 06:44 PM
Very interesting, looks simple and efficient.

Is this early, mid sixties vintage?

Thanks Sal!

salpal48
07-31-2015, 10:55 PM
This Tumbler came out in The 1970's and was still in The lapidary Catalogs Until 90's
They have been up dated But the design is still in use
Raytech and covington still sell similar Items

LUBEDUDE
08-01-2015, 05:21 AM
Thank you Sal