How to Tumble Polish Gemstones by Jerome Wexler
This excellent and inexpensive book has very detailed instructions on how to properly tumble polish rocks and gems. It also has information on how to make jewelry items out of the final product. Well illustrated with many b&w and color photographs. 8" x 11" 31 pages.  

Lortone 3 lb Rock Tumbler Our most popular tumbler. The Lortone Model 3A 3 pound capacity rock tumbler features twice the capacity of the 1.5E, but costs only a few dollars more. Tumbler grit not included. 

Lortone 3lb Twin Rock Tumbler The Lortone Model 33B rock tumbler features twin 3 pound capacity tumbler barrels running at the same time on a single stretch version frame assembly. Great for polishing rocks with a radically different hardness. Run softer rocks in one barrel and harder rocks in the other. This prevents the harder rocks from destroying the softer material. For extra capacity, see the QT66 tumbler below. Tumbler grit not included. 

Lortone 4 lb Rock Tumbler The Lortone Model 45C 4 pound capacity rock tumbler is a medium-sized unit that is just right for many people. Tumbler grit not included. 

Lortone 12 lb Rock Tumbler Our largest capacity rock tumbler! The Lortone Model QT12 12 pound capacity rock tumbler holds more volume, and can polish larger rocks than any of our other models. Tumbler grit not included. 

Lortone 6 lb Twin Rock Tumbler The Lortone Model QT66 rock tumbler features twin 6 pound capacity tumbler barrels running at the same time on a single frame assembly. Great for polishing rocks with a radically different hardness. Run softer rocks in one barrel and harder rocks in the other. This prevents the harder rocks from destroying the softer material. Tumbler grit not included. 

Complete 3 lb Tumbler Barrel This is the complete replacement barrel including lid for the 3 lb. tumblers - models 3A and 33B. 

Complete 4 lb Tumbler Barrel This is the complete replacement barrel including lid for the 4 lb. tumbler - model 45C. 

Complete 6 lb Tumbler Barrel This is the complete replacement barrel including lid for the 6 lb. tumblers - models QT6 and QT66. 

3 lb Rock Tumbler Kit This kit contains everything needed to get started tumble polishing rocks and gems. Includes the popular Lortone Model 3A three pound capacity rock tumbler, the Lortone 4-Step Tumbler Grit Kit, plastic tumbling pellets, an assortment of rough tumbling material, and a complete instruction booklet on rock tumbling. Everything is packaged in a single box, perfect for gift wrapping.   See Details

Twin 3 lb Rock Tumbler Kit This kit contains everything needed to get started tumble polishing rocks and gems. Includes the popular Lortone Model 33B double three pound capacity rock tumbler, the Lortone 4-Step Tumbler Grit Kit, plastic tumbling pellets, an assortment of rough tumbling material, and a complete instruction booklet on rock tumbling. Everything is packaged in a single box, perfect for gift wrapping.  

Belt for 3A Tumbler This is the replacement drive belt for the 3 lb. model 3A tumbler. 

Belt for 33B, 45C Tumblers This is the replacement drive belt for the twin 3 lb. tumbler model 33B and 4 lb. tumbler model 45C. 

Belt for QT6, QT66, QT12 This is the replacement drive belt for the 6 lb. and 12 lb. tumbler models QT6, QT66, and QT12. 

Motor for QT6, QT66, QT12 This is the replacement electric motor for the 6 lb. and 12 lb. tumblers - models QT6, QT66, and QT12. 

Motor for 3A,33B,45C This is the replacement electric motor for the 3 lb. and 4 lb. tumblers - models 3A, 33B, and 45C. 

Knurled Nut for Lid All Models This is the black plastic knob that both holds on the lid and acts as a guide to hold the barrel in place while it rotates. 

Professional Gemstone Tumbling This is the owners manual that comes with all the Lortone rock tumblers and so should only be ordered if you have lost yours and need a replacement. It cover basic operation of your tumbler and tumbling techniques. 21 pages, illustrated. 

4-Step Tumbler Grit Kit The Lortone Rock Tumbling Abrasive and Polish Kit contains enough material to polish up to 12 pounds of rock. Four resealable plastic containers contain 16 oz. coarse (60/90 grit), 14 oz. fine (120/220 grit), 12 oz. SISA pre-polish, and 12 oz. titanium oxide polish media. Use more or less media depending on the type of material being processed.  

Lortone Pre-Polish 1 lb. Pre-polish is used in the third step of the tumbling process and prepares the stone for the final polishing step. This 1 lb. resealable container of Aluminum Oxide Pre-Polish is the replacement item for the pre-polish contained in the LR59030 Grit Kit.  

Lortone Tumbler Polish 1 lb. Polish is used in the fourth and final step of the tumbling process and gives the stone that "wet" look. This 1 lb. resealable container of Aluminum Oxide Polish is the replacement item for the polish contained in the LR59030 Grit Kit.  

Lortone Tumbler Polish 5 lb. Polish is used in the fourth and final step of the tumbling process and gives the stone that "wet" look. This 5 lb. resealable container of Aluminum Oxide Polish is the replacement item for the polish contained in the LR59030 Grit Kit but the larger quantity is a better value for those who are doing lots of tumbling. 

Coarse Tumbler Grit 1 lb. Coarse grit is used in the first step of the tumbling process. Stones should be run with coarse grit until they reach the final desired shape. For rough material, this may require extra time, and lots of coarse grit. This 16 oz. resealable container of 60/90 silicon carbide grit is the replacement item for the coarse grit contained in the LR59030 Grit Kit.  

Medium Tumbler Grit 1 lb. Medium grit is used in the second step of the tumbling process and prepares the stone for the polishing steps. This 16 oz. resealable container of 120/220 silicon carbide grit is the replacement item for the medium grit contained in the LR59030 Grit Kit. 

Lortone Plastic Pellets 1 lb. One pound bag of round, hard plastic pellets. Use in the pre-polish and polish stages to cushion delicate stones, protecting them from chipping. Also works well as a filler for smaller loads. Long wearing and reusable.  

Lortone Plastic Pellets 5 lb. Five pound bag of round, hard plastic pellets. Use in the pre-polish and polish stages to cushion delicate stones, protecting them from chipping. Also works well as a filler for smaller loads. Long wearing and reusable.