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Tumbler Polishers

How to access this tool

Drop-in use

Drop into the workshop during our opening hours to use this tool, but ask a technician if you need any training first.

Key information

Yellow tools require further training. Training will be available either in the form of a bookable tool training session, or by dropping into the space and making an arrangement with a technician.

A tumbler polisher is generally used in stonework and can also be used in metalworking. It comprises of a rotating plastic or rubber-lined barrel that is filled with an abrasive grit and liquid lubricant. As it rotates, the grit contacts the surface of any items added and polishes them.

What can I use this tool for?

It can be used to polish small workpieces or jewellery made of stone, metal, glass and ceramics.

Materials used with this tool

  • Various - Metal, Stone, Glass, Ceramics

What training do I need to use this tool?

The induction for the tumbler polisher is by arrangement with a technician.

If you would like to use this tool, come to the workshop during opening hours and work out a time to be inducted with one of the technical staff.

Technical specifications

Specification Details
Maximum Payload of Objects 2.2 kg
Maximum Payload of Machine (Inc. Grit and Water) 3.1 kg
Maximum Weight of Individual Objects 280 g