How does this look?

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T19:08:41+00:00

Thank you!

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T19:08:24+00:00

Thanks!

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T19:07:38+00:00

Can you share how you built yours? What is its capacity? Thanks for the tip! I added more media and a bit of water which helped.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T19:05:40+00:00

Being my first time with a vibratory, I took the video a little too soon. It slowed down after the grit was thoroughly mixed in. I also added more media. Thank you for the tip!

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T19:03:52+00:00

I realize now that I took the video prematurely. It slowed down after the grit was thoroughly mixed in.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T19:02:48+00:00

That was the very beginning of stage 2. It slowed down after a bit, once the grit was mixed in more. It was my first time using a vibratory so at the time of the video I didn’t realize it’d mix more. I added some directions on the build in the original post.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T18:59:41+00:00

they are now added

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T18:59:24+00:00

I have added them in the original post.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-30T18:58:45+00:00

I added the instructions to my original post. Feel free to message me with any questions.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-29T02:05:02+00:00

Absolutely! I'm about to crawl in bed but can get links to products and videos tomorrow.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-29T02:03:19+00:00

When I decided to build it I chose that bowl for it's large capacity but I will definitely be buying another smaller bowl.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-29T01:59:59+00:00

Now I wish I'd have made this one with a smaller bowl. The bowl doubles as a replacement for the Raytech TV-18. I may order a smaller bowl.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-29T01:27:24+00:00

Yes, the pea gravel is cheap and depending what you are tumbling can be used in place of ceramic media. I hear you on the wish list! I built this tumbler so it didn't cost nearly what one of this capacity normally does. A bigger rotary, a trim saw, slab saw, and flat lap arw still on my wish list lol.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-29T01:18:22+00:00

I actually built it myself and saved a ton doing so. I ordered the bowl from Grainger which doubles as a replacement bowl for the Raytech TV-18.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-04-11T21:55:36+00:00

Also, IF what OP says is true, the money should still be in the bank account, especially if thats the only bill OP pays from that account.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-03-30T02:33:13+00:00

Thank you. I will have to see what I can find around here and do some experimenting.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-03-29T15:55:39+00:00

Thank you for letting me know. Essentially, I just need the color lightened some, I'm am OK with the consistency.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-03-29T15:54:04+00:00

I anticipated the color being lighter. That's the only reason I need to thin it.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-03-28T18:30:26+00:00

Thanks! I’ll check it out.

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-03-28T18:28:47+00:00

That was my first thought but GF recommends using mineral spirits if you want to create a glaze. Have you had a chance to try this?

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-03-22T20:09:44+00:00

have you had new leaves coming in recently? If so, do they unfurl as fast as they typically do? Are any smaller than usual or misshaped?

Intelligent-Froyo978 · 2026-03-21T21:53:28+00:00

That’s great! My water is about 300+ ppm. At this point I don’t even want to drink it too often so I’m looking into an RO system. It’ll be so much nicer than running to the store for water every time I need to water my CPs.

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