Raytech Tumble-Vibe TV10 Review - How Well Does it Polish Rocks?

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I polish a batch of rocks in my Raytech Tumble-Vibe TV10 to see how they compare to polished rocks from my Thumler’s Ultra-Vibe 18. I was a little surprised by the results.

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@jessmorthiele Ай бұрын

I love your channel! I'm new to tumbling so your videos are super helpful! I just ordered this tumbler! I have 4 of the larger National Geographic ones now and for the amount of rocks I want to tumble I need something bigger lol 😆 I'm in Southeast Texas. These stones all look amazing! Even the matte ones, they are absolutely gorgeous! Anyways, thanks for doing a review for this machine!

@spwinaustin Ай бұрын

You are most welcome Jess! Thank you for watching! 😁 The TV-10 can give you great results but it takes a little getting used to. Make sure and load it properly with your rocks and ceramics, and also make sure your rocks are the right size and shape. Good luck down there in Southeast Texas!

@coldpond Жыл бұрын

Just some awesome natural designs in the stones. Great job. Thanks for sharing!

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome. Thanks for watching!

@upnorthadventureswithccc Жыл бұрын

Raytechs noise and little mess isn't that much of a problem when the rocks come out with that nice shine 👍Such a bummer that they dried up on the one night. Your rocks are so beautiful :) Thanks for sharing and putting a ID to them😊

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I’ll try not to make that mistake again when using that tumbler 🙏.

@roman11469 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I am in the hunt for a vibratory tumbler and I need less noise/less mess. I think I will wait until the Thumler is back in stock. Great looking rocks as usual!

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

That’s the one I recommend. I’m sure you’ll love it. Thanks for watching!

@ronaldhoppus9015 Жыл бұрын

Just getting into this tumbling stuff and thinking if I get some of that dried white polish/cement I would try cleaning them with grout release and a brass brush. Good videos

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

It turns out the white stuff is pretty easy to remove with an ultrasonic cleaner. I just let them run with some warm sudsy water and the grit just bubbles away. Another option is to bathe the stone in mineral oil, which darkens the white grit and makes it less visible. Thanks for watching the video!

@michaeld238 22 күн бұрын

Wonderful video! Could you give a link to your Eight Day 4 Step process? I've searched your videos, but can't seem to find it.

@spwinaustin 22 күн бұрын

Hi Michael, thanks for watching! I’ve talked about the different steps in a couple of videos but the most thorough is probably this one. Rock Tumbling a Variety of Agates and More! - Start to Finish kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orN8ZrSFqdrTm2Q.html

@susanmcalvany6181 4 ай бұрын

Hi Scott, just got a Raytech 10 and would love to know your 8 day, 4 step process. I tried searching your videos but could not find it? Thanks so much. Love your videos!😊👍

@spwinaustin 4 ай бұрын

Hi Susan! I use 220, 600, and 1500 grit SC for two days a piece and then finish with 2 days with 14,000 grit AO. That’s of course after time in the rotary tumbler coarse grit for the initial shaping. Good luck!

@chrishebert7650 Жыл бұрын

Very good

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@danielkarczewski2467 5 ай бұрын

VERY NICE In frame @ 7:37 That rock is BIF banded iron formation, it is made of hematite and chert. I have gotten a very good shine with my rotary tumbler. In the " UP " of Michigan Upper peninsula there is allot of that rock. So would you recommended that Raytech or some other tumbler ?

@spwinaustin 5 ай бұрын

Hi Daniel, thanks for watching! I’ve had issues with all the brands that I’ve used but based on spare parts availability I’d recommend Raytech over Thumlers. My current favorite is the Raytech Adjusta-Vibe 18. Check out my playlists and under the equipment review category I have a newer review of the vibratory tumblers.

@dianequince8761 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous rocks! Sad about the dry-out deal😥 What do you think about washing those stones with dawn dish soap and borax for -maybe a day and then washing them real good? Just a question, I'm still learning so I don't know if that would help 😃 Great rocks and video as always, thanks.

@spwinaustin 5 ай бұрын

I could have scrubbed them clean with enough effort for I think using an ultrasonic cleaner is the best approach. Actually the best approach is to make sure the batch doesn’t dry out in the first place! 😆

@crystalwellnessstudio6171 Жыл бұрын

I understand that this is Raytech review, but do you have a review for the diamond pacific mini sonic vib? With all the vibs from all the vendors on backorder, I ended up ordering the MT14 from diamond pacific. Won't come in for another 6 weeks. So of course, I'm looking for reviews and processes for that machine. Beautiful stones, flaws and all! lol Great job on these videos!

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

Hello my friend. I probably will put out some sort of video specific to the little guy but I don’t use it that often now that I have the other two. If you watch my shop tour/tumbler review video from a couple of months ago you will get a little taste of my feelings about it. I actually have it running right now with some labradorite. Hopefully with it in low power mode I can get some really smooth stones. Thanks so much for watching! I have seen many if your videos and enjoyed them. The first one I saw was when you and your family went rock hounding in my neck of the woods, Llano.

@crystalwellnessstudio6171 Жыл бұрын

@@spwinaustin I think you have me mixed up with Shannon from Crystal Wisdom! I say her video too :)

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

@@crystalwellnessstudio6171 Doooooh! I’m so sorry for the mistake! I watch so many KZfaq rock videos that it was bound to happen 😔. I promise you I have seen yours and I do enjoy them as they are very thorough.

@crystalwellnessstudio6171 Жыл бұрын

@@spwinaustin No worries, I watch a lot of the videos also!

@bobbieker8915 Жыл бұрын

Scott, I finally purchased the Raytech tumble vibe TV10 during Christmas time but have not used it yet. I was wondering if you could share your 8-day step on polishing using it. I also noticed that you was using non-abrasive ceramic media in yours even though the instructions say not to use it. I was wondering how well it works with it and if you had any problems. I put it all together but I did a few modifications to it that I hope will not allow it to leak and make a mess like you showing your video. Their instructions aren't the best and there's no other videos available out there I've seen better than yours. I don't know how much grit to use or how much water that I remember you saying that it dried up on you overnight. Thank you for the help.

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

Hey Bob. I did find a simple solution for the leaking mess. I use a neoprene washer that fits tightly around the threaded shaft and I put it on first before the large metal/neoprene washer that comes with it. I don’t think you’ll have any issues with any type of ceramic media you use. The instructions make no sense considering the bowl is designed to have a bunch of hard rocks tumbling inside. Keep the rocks moist enough to form a slurry. It takes surprisingly little water and my best advice is just to keep an eye on it until you get a good feel for it. I wish you the best!

@bobbieker8915 Жыл бұрын

@@spwinaustin , thanks Scott I appreciate it.

@bobbieker8915 Жыл бұрын

@@spwinaustin One thing I forgot to ask you Scott how do you do the washout between stages? What kind of soap and do you use borax and how much water and how long to do it and how many times? I appreciate all your help.

@RealHankShill Жыл бұрын

@@spwinaustin the instructions were confusing for me as well concerning ceramic media as they say both you can and cant use it... I think what they mean is ceramic media like what we use is fine. But the ceramic media with grit in it is not, like the stuff used in industrial vibe machines. (Its ceramic and grit combined, so as the ceramic wears it exposes more grit)

@kellyhollingsworth6100 3 ай бұрын

I have been using two different models for several years and never had that issue, the noise issue can be reduced by putting a rubber edge on the bowl and lid.

@spwinaustin 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, and thank you for watching!

@888HUSKERS 8 ай бұрын

I have a 13 ounce LSA I can’t imagine putting into a rotary tumbler. Do you think this could handle an agate of this size/weight if I filled it with a lot of ceramics?

@spwinaustin 8 ай бұрын

Hi, and thanks for watching! It would depend upon the dimensions but I’ve gotten fairly large stones polished in my 18 pound bowl. Of course I rotary tumble all my stones first in the coarse grit to get them to the shape and size I desire. Good luck!

@rennie5693 20 күн бұрын

hi! you said this one is way louder but how loud is loud? like i could hear it outside of a shed? or downstairs in a house when it’s upstairs? I don’t mind the noise but I don’t want to bother anyone else. if it’s loud outside but quiet enough that neighbors maybe can’t hear it then that’s good enough for me

@rennie5693 20 күн бұрын

i’m too impatient for a rotary which is why i’m looking into a vibratory, but is it better to start with a rotary before moving to the vibratory anyways? i like making jewelry with rocks i find and i heard vibratory tumblers are better for keeping the shape. it’s been a year since you posted this and thumler has still not restocked (or at least i missed it by now) but i found this one so i was thinking of trying it out

@spwinaustin 18 күн бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching! I now have 5 vibratory tumblers and this one is the second loudest. With the proper load and moisture level it can be a little quieter but I would not run it in the house. It’s definitely better being in a garage or outbuilding. If you check my Playlists under Lapidary Shop Tours and Equipment Reviews you’ll find a video comparing and reviewing vibratory rock tumblers. Check it out because I actually use an SPL meter to measure the loudness of each model.

@bobbieker8915 Жыл бұрын

The tumblers haven't been in the stock for over a half a year. And nobody knows when they'll be back in stock! I also heard rumor that they're looking for a different motor for them. You know someone or someplace where they get one please let me know! I want the UV-18

@spwinaustin Жыл бұрын

Hi Bob. I know what you mean about the availability issues. I’m still on the Kingsley North waiting list for the UV 10. Just keep an eye out on Facebook, eBay, and other online outlets and you’ll come across one. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@bobbieker8915 Жыл бұрын

@@spwinaustin , Thanks Scott for getting back to me. And I'll check that out.

@Rockn-UV 8 ай бұрын

9 months later the sourcing issues remain. Did you end up buying vibratory tumbler?

@nancyparker2516 5 ай бұрын

Did you try a needle on the dried out slurry?

@spwinaustin 5 ай бұрын

Hi Nancy, thanks for watching! If I remember correctly I just re-tumbled the worst of the batch and used the ultra-sonic cleaner on the rest.

@user-ln4lh3qt7t 8 ай бұрын

What should the rocks look like after stage one?

@spwinaustin 8 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching! Think of stage one as the shaping stage. It’s strictly a personal preference. Keep repeating the stage until you are happy with the shape. The shine will come from the following stages. I like my stones to be very smooth so I sometimes keep them in stage one for months.