I created this video specifically as a rock tumbling for beginners tutorial. For this video, I chose to use a vibratory tumbler.

I began with some rough rock saw cuts I thought would be nice polished. I used a grinding wheel (80 grit wheel) to "clean up" the edges of the rock cuts and some of the pits and holes that were present. It is very important to realize that with vibratory tumbling, the rocks will not change much through the grit stages. Essentially, what you put in is what the rock will look like when it's finished, just polished and shiny.

Follow my video to see the grits I used as well as the "recipe" for amount of grit and additional ingredients I use to help the rocks move against each other better and ensure a beautiful end result!

Here are some affiliate links to anything I have been asked for by my subscribers or people who have watched my videos. These are essentially "My Favorite Things." I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. If there is anything else you would like me to provide a link for, please let me know.

Link to the vibratory tumbler I use:
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For Rotary tumbling, I like Lortone. For example, this is a great set up:
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Link to Montana Rockhounding book I use:
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Link to the digital microscope I use:
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Link to the pickax rock hammer I use:
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Link to the rock hammer I use to "crack rocks open":
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Link to the grit I use when tumbling rocks:
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Link to the batteryoperated water bottle sprayer I use:
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Beginner Rotary Rock Tumbler I recommend:
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Link to the mineral oil I use in my rock saw:
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Link to the gloves I wear:
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Link to the hats I wear:
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Link to summer rockhounding/kayaking/fishing SPF shirts I wear:
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