Finding the best tumbling grit suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Tumbling Media Grit Kit in Heavy Duty Resealable Bags - No Filler Material
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COMPLETE KIT - 4 Step grit pack for use in 15 lb. tumbler or five 3 lb. tumbles.CONTAINS - 1 lb. 60 Coarse Silicon Carbide Grit, 1 lb. 180/220 Medium Silicon Carbide, Grit, lb. 500 Fine Silicone Carbide, lb. 1200 Aluminum Oxide Polish. Polly Plastics filler plastic or ceramic cylinders can be purchased separately.
SUPERIOR PACKAGING - Packaged in durable, re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused product for later.
MADE IN THE USA - Premium materials.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Complete instructions included. 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our products.
Description
Complete Rock Tumbler Polishing Kit
Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Grit Kit contains all the material you need for polishing beautiful stones. The 4 Step Kit contains: 1 lb. 60 Coarse Silicon Carbide Grit, 1 lb. 180/220 Medium Silicon Carbide, Grit, lb. 500 Fine Silicone Carbide and lb. 1200 Aluminum Oxide Polish. Polly Plastics Filler Plastic or Ceramic Cylinders can be purchased separately. Enough for one use in 15 lb. tumbler or five 3 lb. tumbles. For use in all Rotary and Vibratory Tumblers.
Made in the USA with Premium Packaging
Most rock tumbler grit comes packaged in cheap plastic bags that easily tear and spill. We use thick, re-sealable bags that won't break and cause a mess. Just zip up what's left for later.
Complete Instruction Included
We've included complete instructions so even beginners will be able to be successful tumblers.
Start tumbling! Order your Polly Plastics Rock Tumbling Grit Kit today. Your satisfaction is our top priority so we offer a money back guarantee on all our products, no questions asked.
WARNING: Choking Hazard-small parts. Keep out of reach of children.
2. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Grit Refill for Rock Tumbler - Also works with Lortone, Thumler and more
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HIGH QUALITY - This kit comes with enough silicon carbide grit to complete approximately 8-10 lbs of rocks.4 COURSES OF GRIT - Take your stones from rough material to polished gems over a 4-step tumbling process
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL TUMBLERS - Use this grit for tumbling rocks in any brand of rock tumbler. Lortone, Thumler, National Geographic, Elenco, Smithsonian and more!
POLISH ROCKS AND MORE - including quartz, jasper, tiger's eye, glass and more!
RECOMMENDED USE - We recommend approximately 2 tablespoons of grit per pound of rocks.
Description
This grit is perfect for use with rock tumblers of any brand! Take your stones from rough rocks to polished gemstones in just 4 easy tumbling step using National Geographic grit refill (rock tumbler required and sold separately). This product contains 4 stages of grit in easily resealable containers - enough for about 8-10 pounds of rocks. Feel free to contact National Geographic toys on Amazon if you have ANY addition questions and we'll be happy to help.3. Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Tumbling Media Grit Kit & Plastic Filler in Heavy Duty Resealable Bags
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COMPLETE KIT - 4 Step grit pack for use in 15 lb. tumbler or five 3 lb. tumbles.CONTAINS - 1 lb. 60 Coarse Silicon Carbide Grit, 1 lb. 180/220 Medium Silicon Carbide, Grit, lb. 500 Fine Silicone Carbide, lb. 1200 Aluminum Oxide Polish and 1 lb. plastic cushioning pellets
SUPERIOR PACKAGING - Packaged in durable, re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused product for later.
MADE IN THE USA - Premium materials.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Complete instructions included. 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our products.
Description
Complete Rock Tumbler Polishing Kit
Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Grit Kit contains all the material you need for polishing beautiful stones. The 4 Step Kit contains: 1 lb. 60 Coarse Silicon Carbide Grit, 1 lb. 180/220 Medium Silicon Carbide, Grit, lb. 500 Fine Silicone Carbide and lb. 1200 Aluminum Oxide Polish. Also included is 1 lb. of our premium plastic pellets for protecting and cushioning fragile stones while tumbling. Enough for one use in 15 lb. tumbler or five 3 lb. tumbles. For use in all Rotary and Vibratory Tumblers.
Made in the USA with Premium Packaging
Most rock tumbler grit and plastic comes packaged in cheap plastic bags that easily tear and spill. We use thick, re-sealable bags that won't break and cause a mess. Just zip up what's left for later.
Complete Instruction Included
We've included complete instructions so even beginners will be able to be successful tumblers.
Start tumbling! Order your Polly Plastics Rock Tumbling Grit Kit today. Your satisfaction is our top priority so we offer a money back guarantee on all our products, no questions asked.
WARNING: Choking Hazard-small parts. Keep out of reach of children.
4. Fundamental Rockhound Products: 2 lb 60/90 Coarse GRIT for rock tumbling polishing Silicon Carbide
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Two pounds Coarse size 60/90 silicon carbide grit for rock tumbling.AAA Quality Graded Grit
Made in USA
5. Rock Tumbler Grit for 3 Pound Tumbler
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Complete Kit - 4 Pre-measured Packs, Includes Easy to Follow Instructions3 ounces 60/90 Coarse Silicon Carbide Grit
3 ounces 120/220 Medium Silicon Carbide
1.5 ounces 500 Fine (pre polish) Silicon Carbide Grit
1.5 ounces 1200 Aluminum Oxide Polish
Description
Complete Kit - 4 Premeasured Packs, Includes Easy to Follow Instructions For Use In All 3lb Tumblers6. Fundamental Rockhound Products: 5 lb 60/90 Coarse GRIT for rock tumbling polishing Silicon Carbide
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Five pounds Coarse size 60/90 silicon carbide grit for rock tumbling.AAA Quality Graded Grit
Made in USA
7. Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Tumbling Media Grit Kit & Ceramic Filler in Heavy Duty Resealable Bags
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COMPLETE KIT - 4 Step grit pack and ceramic filler for use in 15 lb. tumbler or five 3 lb. tumbles.CONTAINS - 1 lb. 60 Coarse Silicon Carbide Grit, 1 lb. 180/220 Medium Silicon Carbide, Grit, lb. 500 Fine Silicone Carbide, lb. 1200 Aluminum Oxide Polish and 1.5 lbs. porcelain ceramic filler cylinders. No need to keep ceramic separate for each stage - rinse and use the same batch through all the tumbling stages.
SUPERIOR PACKAGING - Packaged in durable, re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused product for later.
MADE IN THE USA - Premium materials.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Complete instructions included. 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our products.
Description
Complete Rock Tumbler Polishing Kit
Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Grit Kit contains all the material you need for polishing beautiful stones. The 4 Step Kit contains: 1 lb. 60 Coarse Silicon Carbide Grit, 1 lb. 180/220 Medium Silicon Carbide, Grit, lb. 500 Fine Silicone Carbide and lb. 1200 Aluminum Oxide Polish. Also included is 1.5 lb. of our premium porcelain ceramic cylinders for protecting and cushioning fragile stones while tumbling. An advantage of ceramic over plastic fill is that porcelain ceramic rinses clean of grit so you can use the same batch of ceramic through all the stages. Just rinse off between stages, along with the rocks. Enough for one use in 15 lb. tumbler or five 3 lb. tumbles. For use in all Rotary and Vibratory Tumblers. Ceramic is recommended over plastic fill for vibratory tumblers.
Made in the USA with Premium Packaging
Most rock tumbler grit and plastic comes packaged in cheap plastic bags that easily tear and spill. We use thick, re-sealable bags that won't break and cause a mess. Just zip up what's left for later.
Complete Instruction Included
We've included complete instructions so even beginners will be able to be successful tumblers.
Start tumbling! Order your Polly Plastics Rock Tumbling Grit Kit today. Your satisfaction is our top priority so we offer a money back guarantee on all our products, no questions asked.
WARNING: Choking Hazard-small parts. Keep out of reach of children.
8. Lortone Large 4-Step Kit Includes 5 lbs. each of coarse & fine abrasives, pre-polish & polish
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This 4-step quality grit kit contains coarse and fine silicon carbides, pre-polish compound and polish and instructionsThe lortone abrasive tumbling kit includes a complete 4-step set of pre-measured abrasives and polishes to finish 12-14 pounds of your own beautiful stones
Step 1 is 60/90 grit silicon carbide to use for initial grinding and shaping of rough stone. Step 2 is 120/220 grit silicon carbide to use for smoothing stone surface after initial shaping
Step 3 is aluminum oxide pre-polish for preparing stones for final polishing. Step 4 is ultra-fine aluminum oxide to use for final polishing on pre-polished stones
Description
Polish more with our extra large kit. Finish up to 60 lbs. Of rock. Includes 5 lbs. Each of coarse & fine abrasives, pre-polish & Polish.9. Lortone Abrasive Tumbling Kit
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4-Step quality grit kitContains coarse and fine silicon carbides
Includes pre-polish compound and polish
Will finish up to 14 lbs. Of rock
Complete instructions included
Description
The lortone abrasive tumbling kit includes a complete 4-step set of pre-measured abrasives & polishes to finish up to 14 LB of beautiful stones. This kit has coarse & fine silicon carbide abrasives, a pre-polish compound & the finish Polish. Complete instructions included. About lortone for over 50 years, serious lapidaries have considered lortone the standard for performance & durability. Located in Mukilteo, Washington, North of Seattle, lortone has a long history of producing high value, economical lapidary & jewelry equipment built to last for many years. Their tradition of using superior materials & workmanship continues, using Proven designs, premium steel & quality construction. Whether your active in cutting slabs or bookends, polishing cabs, deburring metals, tumbling jewelry or beach agate, consider adding a lortone product to your arsenal. 4-Step quality grit kit. Contains coarse & fine silicon carbides. Includes pre-polish compound & Polish. Will finish up to 14 lbs. Of rock. Complete instructions included.10. Polly Plastics Ceramic Rock Tumbling Small Media. 1.5 Lbs Rock Tumbler Filler Small Cylinders in Heavy Duty Resealable Bag
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1.5 Lbs. Non-Abrasive, Porcelain Ceramic Small Tumbling Media. 3/16" dia. X 3/8" long, 22 degree angle cut cylinders.Perfect for protecting stones or filling while rock tumbling. Cushions, quiets and improves tumbling action. Recommended over plastic media for vibratory tumblers.
No need to keep separate for each stage - rinse and use the same batch through all the tumbling stages. Non-toxic, non-static and non-residue pellets are dryable and easy to reuse.
Packaged in durable, re-closable seal bags to prevent messy spills and to safely store unused pellets for later.
PREMIUM porcelain ceramic
Description
Our non-abrasive porcelain ceramic tumbling media is perfect for protecting and cushioning fragile stones while tumbling. Also, use to fill your barrel to the recommended level, carry grit & polish, improve tumbling action and quiet the tumbling process. Recommended over plastic filler media for vibratory tumblers.Since porcelain ceramic rinses clean of grit, you can use the same batch of ceramic through all the stages. Just rinse off between stages, along with the rocks. This large 1.5 lb. bag allows plenty of cylinders for multiple tumbler loads.
Do not use fresh cylinders when polish tumbling in Stages 3 and 4. Run the cylinders in the tumbler with water for a few days to smooth off the edges. Preferably, use the fresh cylinders as fill for Stages 1 & 2 so they will have lost their edges by Stage 3.
Most tumbling media comes packaged in cheap plastic bags that easily tear and spill. We use a thick, re-sealable bag that won't break and cause a mess. If you have extra cylinders - just zip up the bag and use it for a later project.
Polly Plastics sells premium porcelain ceramic. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
WARNING: Choking Hazard-small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
