Leegol Electric Rock Tumbler Machine - Single Drum 3LB Rock Polisher (Single Barrel)

After several weeks of hands-on experience with the Leegol Electric Single Drum 3LB Rock Polisher, I'm ready to delve into the nitty-gritty of what makes this machine a worthy addition to any hobbyist's collection. This single barrel rock tumbler is designed for those who are either just beginning their journey into rock tumbling or seasoned veterans looking for a reliable, compact unit.Pros:Ease of Use: The Leegol Electric Rock Tumbler is remarkably user-friendly, making it a perfect entry point for beginners. Its simple operation allows for an easy start with minimal setup time, ensuring that users of all skill levels can begin their tumbling projects without a steep learning curve.Compact and Durable Design: The size of this rock tumbler is a significant advantage for those with limited space. Its compact design does not sacrifice durability; the machine feels sturdy and well-built, capable of handling continuous use without issues.Efficient Polishing: With a 3-pound capacity, this single barrel polisher is surprisingly efficient. It consistently produces smooth, polished stones, reflecting its effectiveness in tumbling a variety of rock types. The included instructions offer valuable tips for achieving the best results, which is particularly helpful for newcomers to the hobby.Quiet Operation: Compared to many other rock tumblers in the market, the Leegol Electric Rock Tumbler operates relatively quietly. This is a significant advantage for users who live in shared spaces or prefer to run their tumbler for extended periods without the disturbance of loud noise.Cons:Single Barrel Limitations: The single barrel design, while efficient and space-saving, limits the amount of rocks you can polish at one time. For those looking to undertake larger projects or tumble different types of rocks simultaneously, this might be a constraining factor.Long Polishing Times: As with most rock tumblers, patience is a virtue. The tumbling process can take several weeks from start to finish, which might test the patience of users eager to see immediate results. This is not a flaw of the Leegol Electric Rock Tumbler per se but rather a general consideration for newcomers to rock tumbling.Manual Water and Grit Replacement: The process requires manual intervention to change the water and add grit between stages, which might be a bit tedious for some users. However, this is a common aspect of rock tumbling and something that enthusiasts grow accustomed to.Final Thoughts:The Leegol Electric Single Drum 3LB Rock Polisher is a solid choice for anyone looking to get into rock tumbling or needing a compact, reliable machine for smaller projects. Its ease of use, efficient polishing capability, and quiet operation make it stand out in its category. While the single barrel design and the inherent nature of rock tumbling's time-consuming process might be minor drawbacks, they are far outweighed by the machine's overall performance and value. Whether you're polishing stones for jewelry, educational purposes, or simply as a hobby, the Leegol Electric Rock Tumbler is a gem worth considering.

I typically don’t write reviews, however, I thought this product deserved one. I have done 5 cycles of week 1 at this point. That is a full 5 weeks of straight running. I have given breaks in between my cycles, but this thing is a champ. The first few runs were very squeaky so I highly recommend oiling before use, once this thing is oiled it is very quite.

Bad construction. Have to tweak machine right out of box to get to operate. Belts break super easily.Had to come back to edit this post.Ive had this tumbler for nearly 2 years now. After some tweaks this thing is AWESOME! I've had it running for almost a year straight with no problems. It's does go through belts at an insane rate. That's more the belts.Anyway, my wife bought me a Lortone for my birthday and the thing is out of commission sitting in my work bench waiting for parts. However, this tumbler has a batch in it right now.Im not sure if it is maybe one of the tweaks I made but this things tumble speed is very slow. I love it. For someone less patient they may want a faster tumbler. I find this is a great tumbler for polish stage and when my other tumbler was working that's what I used it for.Anyway, I had to eat crow and update my review.

Worked OK for 3 months and then the motor quit. I emailed the company and asked for a new motor and got no reply. I'm not impressed with their customer service. UPDATE: The company reached out to me and sent me a new tumbler.

If you are thinking of buying this product save yourself the trouble and just toss your money in the trash directly. I purchased it in hopes of getting a start in rock tumbling. I did not have motor failure like many many reviews reported. The barrel liner began to tear after one batch or rocks. While it technically still functions, the barrel being damaged in the way it is makes it near impossible to clean grit out between steps. Making it unusable to complete what it is designed to do. As far as warranty goes there is no contact information and I see it unlikely I would ever be able to get a free replacement. Overall spend a little extra money and purchase a product that will last more than one use.

With this purchase, I now have six different manufacturers' tumblers - So I have plenty to compare this device with...I have found two kinds of hobby-grade tumblers out there... those "hogs" powered by A/C directly from wall outlet and those that run with a D/C motor and use a step-down transformer, thereby using negligible current. This unit draws a lot of current. Consequently, after running for four hours, the metal casing is warm to the touch (not hot, but I think WAY too warm...)They do incorporate a heat sink - they had to, but it is ineffective.It makes me worry that unit will get hotter with longer tumbling cycles.So, since I have no desire to sit for days at a time watching it tumble to make sure nothing catches on fire - for my initial test run, I have decided to run it for four hours, then let it rest and cool down for an hour, then run for another 4 hours until it heats up again.This is ridiculous - no customer should worry that a rock tumbler can get so hot that they have to think about it!You are supposed to turn them on and just let 'em run continuously for days at a time - like my NG hobby tumbler has been doing for more than 3 months now. This manufacturer needs to enter 21st century and use a D/C drive.Now I know why this manufacturer provides replacement belts - the heat generated in/by the rotation apparatus likely shortens drive belt life - another concern! This unit is VERY POORLY DESIGNED. The overheating issue is obvious because at some point they engineered a heat sink to try to dissipate it - but it is insufficient. They should wake up and switch to a D/C motor.I am preparing to package this unit for return; this is either a very poorly designed product, or I got a lemon.Either way, very disappointing - I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT!Especially because of these other issues:1. There is no speed adjustment; the label on device says 3400 RPMs, but that's a gross overstatement or it might be output of their drive motor - but device has a belt drive to a different size drive shaft for tumbler- so that adjusts final rotation speed - still; nowhere near 3400 and a complete unknown. Experienced rock tumblers like to know rotation speed to calculate the amount of time to run each abrasive. This unit makes that nearly impossible.2. The drum barely fits in opening provided - very close tolerances. And way it rotates, bottom of tub rubs against housing - or the top rubs against the other side- take your pick; it migrates back and forth on its drive shaft as it rotates. So, I had to find two giant diameter - but very thin -nylon washers to protect both surfaces from contact erosion while rotating on my first test of machine - manufacturer should have thought of this...3. The drum's interior is not engineered to promote tumbling (like other device by NG).. so rocks SLIDE more than tumble.This was a real let-down for me. I was hoping that the apparent build quality would be a bonus... too bad they skimped on the tumbler tank.Keep shopping; why purchase it? the unit gets hot when running and tumbling tank needs improvement.I would keep looking if you are a hobbyist and have limited funds to only purchase a single tumbler.(If you like to experiment, this unit is not ALL bad - it is just not worth the purchase price when there are better alternatives for less money available on Prime.)

Great Rock Tumbler! Works great for milling black powder!

She loves it

Le falta calidad al cierre del tambor.

Small in size but good for a nice handful or rocks. A tad loud, I put it in the basement but can hear it rattling away from up stairs. Good value for the $ seems sturdy. Top fits VERY snug and can be a pain in the ass to get off. seems to be doing a good job of reducing nice rocks to paste after 3 days on first batch, looking forward to seeing them after some polishing grit

Overall satisfied. I broke the first belt after just a few hours of use. Apparently, the belt tension was too tight. I carefully adjusted the tension for the replacement belt (a few belts are included) carefully, and it has worked reliably ever since. I've used this for about 400 hours so far. Quieter than I had expected.

I have been using it for a couple of months and it stopped working . I was on the final polish and it powered itself off and now won't twirl it just makes awful noise.I'm not impressed I spent alot of money on it to just break with regular use. I followed the instructions .

We got one round of polished rocks from it, and now it's dead. The motor ran very loud and poorly. This was our first tumbler, so I've known no better, but I don't think it supposed to be so loud or die so fast. I've emailed customer support, no reply. Continuing to try to get a replacement, but I'm very unimpressed in general, with the unit and with support.