The Rock Shed

11 recommendations and reviews from 10 people

• Referral from March 21, 2018
  

  Carla J. asked:

  Can anyone recommend a good rock tumbler? something that can tumble a bit larger rocks? Thank you :)

  

  Kim L. replied:

  12 lb Lortone at therockshed.com

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• Referral from February 28, 2018
  

  Kent S. asked:

  I bought this used a year ago. The rough wheel needs changed . Does anyone know where to get a manual for a speed demon cabber? I need to know if you turn the bolt cw or ccw to loosen.

  

  Candy S. replied:

  Have you tried therockshed.com. ?

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• Referral from January 19, 2018
  

  Hailey S. asked:

  I’ve never used a rock tumbler before and I have some rocks I want to polish. Would one of these be good to get? I don’t know very much at all about them. Are those packets of grit and polish good to use or is there a better place to get it?

  

  Noreen E. replied:

  I got the lortone 33 b from therockshed.com for 105 bucks. It costs more but I hear the harbor freight stuff breaks pretty fast PLUS lortone is American made.

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• Referral from July 9, 2017
  

  Scott J. asked:

  Hey fellow Rock Hounders!! I am looking for recommendations on tumbling media. We have a large vibrating tumbler and I have decided that I need to use tumbling media in it in addition to the rocks, grit and water. So I am thinking that I should use Ceramic Media because of the durability and the ability to reuse it. Should we use the cylinder or ball media? What size of media is needed for quarter to half dollar sized stones? Is there a difference between Ceramic and Porcelain Media? Who is a good supplier to get say 10 pounds or more from at a reasonable price?

  

  Bryan S. replied:

  I use the cylindrical pellets and I get them from the rock shed, it's actually therockshed.com

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• Referral from May 31, 2017
  

  Sarah B. asked:

  Where is the least expensive place to get rock tumbling compounds. My tumbler came with 1 bag of each and I now need more.

  

  Michelle N. replied:

  Therockshed.com

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• Referral from December 16, 2015
  

  Julie W. asked:

  I am looking for a tumbler for my daughter. She likes finding rocks, and I bet she'd love polishing them up. She finds a LOT of rocks, so I'd like a bigger one than the little ones you can get at Target. I've seen some double-barrel ones that look good. Are there bad brands to stay away from? Great brands I should get no matter what the price? A good place to look for used ones? I've been checking craigslist, and not finding much. Thanks for any tips!

  

  Ed S. replied:

  http://therockshed.com/ Has everything you want to get started.

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• Referral from May 30, 2015
  

  Jeremy V. asked:

  Anyone know where to get the grits and polishes in bulk for cheap??

  

  Doyle O. replied:

  I go through www.therockshed.com if you're not in a hurry, they deliver in 3 business days depending what day you order.

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• Referral from May 24, 2015
  

  Christina T. asked:

  Is there a local place to buy a tumbler and polisher or should I shop online? TIA

  

  Jerry H. replied:

  Harbor Freight is off Industrial Drive in Santa Rosa. It is a couple of blocks down from were it was before. The Chicago Electric tumblers do not hold up well. I got mine online at therockshed.com.

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• Referral from July 27, 2014
  

  Bayde E. asked:

  Any recommendations on trustworthy mineral shops online?

  

  John D. replied:

  I've had good success with therockshed.com and thegemshop.com - I buy slabbing rough and tumbling rough from them both.

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• Referral from November 26, 2016
  

  Gary N. asked:

  Any suggestions on a quality rock tumbler polisher in the 200 dollar range ?

  

  Calvin L. replied:

  therockshed.com

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• Referral from September 4, 2014
  

  Jean B. asked:

  ihave a friend that is looking to buy the grit/sand for his small rock tumbler that is for his daughter. Does anyone know where you can buy some?? thanks

  

  Calvin L. replied:

  also check out www.therockshed.com

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