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Harbor Freight Tumbler
« on: January 11, 2015 - 05:22:23 PM »
Just like the one pictured below.
I used a little Evaporust on hardware, nuts, bolts, etc. restorations with this.

Used.
Dirty but that doesn't stop it from working.

Green diamond rocks included.
Probably need to get new ones soon if you plan to use alot.

$18.00 plus shipping.
From Fremont, CA 94536

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-lb-metal-vibrator-tumbler-67617.html
Mike, Fremont, CA.





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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2015 - 07:04:53 PM »
That's cool.   :2thumbs:

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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2015 - 07:18:17 PM »
Does this damage bolt threads at all? 

What have you used in it? 

Anything other than bolts? 

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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2015 - 07:33:19 PM »
Does this damage bolt threads at all? 

What have you used in it? 

Anything other than bolts?


Josh

I did alot of parts in it.
Bolts come out perfect on the threads. No damage.
Triangles are plastic.

Look at the video below...
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-lb-metal-vibrator-tumbler-67617.html

I put brackets, washers, nuts, nolts, clips, you name it!

After tumbling parts in it with Evaporust, laquer thinner them to remove any remaining moisture.

Then paint,
or RPM from ECS,
or phosphate coating kit from Eastwood.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2015 - 09:27:47 PM »
Where do you get the evaporust?
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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2015 - 09:29:43 PM »

How long do you run the tool until the bolts are cleaned?

Do you have to clean the oil and gunk off of the bolts before putting into the tool?

I'm curious so I'm kickin your tires. 
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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2015 - 09:30:16 PM »
Mike, how much to ship to 14305? Ian

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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2015 - 09:32:14 PM »
Josh

I did alot of parts in it.
Bolts come out perfect on the threads. No damage.
Triangles are plastic.

Look at the video below...
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-lb-metal-vibrator-tumbler-67617.html

I put brackets, washers, nuts, nolts, clips, you name it!

After tumbling parts in it with Evaporust, laquer thinner them to remove any remaining moisture.

Then paint,
or RPM from ECS,
or phosphate coating kit from Eastwood.




 :iagree: works great and the price is a good deal cuz if memory serves me right you still have to buy the media

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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2015 - 12:34:24 AM »
How long do you run the tool until the bolts are cleaned?

Do you have to clean the oil and gunk off of the bolts before putting into the tool?

I'm curious so I'm kickin your tires.

Depends on the amount of rust and gunk on it.

Evaporust cleans as well as de rusts.
1-3 hours is average.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2015 - 12:37:00 AM »
Where do you get the evaporust?

Harbor Freight sells it.
there's other brands out there as an alternative.

WD40 sells a version I think.
Rustaway is another brand.

Usually 20 -25 bucks a gallon.
Muratic acid works too but that's some nasty stuff to deal with.   
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2015 - 02:14:15 PM »
If it's still available, I'll take it.
Let me know.
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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2015 - 02:38:00 PM »
So far it is still available. I sent a quote to Cudahunter. $19.52 usps. Jimmynick declined earlier on my first ups quote. In case he sees this: USPS quote is $27.20. Send me yout complete address wher you want it shipped to just in case.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2015 - 10:25:26 AM »
Can you tell me where you get the green "rocks' you use for your polishing media- I have a tumbler and would like to try them to polish some old Mopar bolts I have. Thanks!

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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2015 - 10:36:38 AM »
Can you tell me where you get the green "rocks' you use for your polishing media- I have a tumbler and would like to try them to polish some old Mopar bolts I have. Thanks!


Harbor Freight

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=tumbler+media
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Harbor Freight Tumbler
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2015 - 09:09:58 PM »
So far it is still available. I sent a quote to Cudahunter. $19.52 usps. Jimmynick declined earlier on my first ups quote. In case he sees this: USPS quote is $27.20. Send me yout complete address wher you want it shipped to just in case.

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