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Maxx Explore Rock Tumbler Kit (Gem Polisher Machine w/ 6 Jewelery Settings)

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Walmart has Maxx Explore Rock Tumbler Kit (32018) on sale for $5.50. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (Free 30-Day Trial) or orders $35 or more.

Thanks to Community Member gracefobert for sharing this deal.

Kit includes:
  • Durable Gem Polisher
  • 13 different types of rough rocks like Rose Quarts, Amethyst, Tigers Eye, Sodalite and more
  • 12 bags of polishing grit
  • 6-Piece Jewelery Set w/ fashion rings, key chain and necklace settings
About this product:
  • Built in timer for 1 day, 2 day and 4 day tumbling
  • Get unique results with different types of stones and different tumbling conditions
  • Use the four varieties of polishing grit to transform rocks into smooth gems
  • Perfect activity for children to learn about geology and start a new hobby

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $9.50 less (63% savings) than the list price of $15.
    • Rated 4 out of 5 stars at Walmart based on over 100 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Walmart has Maxx Explore Rock Tumbler Kit (32018) on sale for $5.50. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (Free 30-Day Trial) or orders $35 or more.

Thanks to Community Member gracefobert for sharing this deal.

Kit includes:
  • Durable Gem Polisher
  • 13 different types of rough rocks like Rose Quarts, Amethyst, Tigers Eye, Sodalite and more
  • 12 bags of polishing grit
  • 6-Piece Jewelery Set w/ fashion rings, key chain and necklace settings
About this product:
  • Built in timer for 1 day, 2 day and 4 day tumbling
  • Get unique results with different types of stones and different tumbling conditions
  • Use the four varieties of polishing grit to transform rocks into smooth gems
  • Perfect activity for children to learn about geology and start a new hobby

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $9.50 less (63% savings) than the list price of $15.
    • Rated 4 out of 5 stars at Walmart based on over 100 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Model: Maxx Explore Rock Tumbler Kit, Durable Gem Polisher | Children Teens Adults Seniors 8+

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hegemon13
We bought this for my daughter. Utter garbage. Started slipping on day 2, stopped turning at all by day 3. Obnoxiously loud. Threw it away and bought her the Chicago Electric one from Harbor Freight, which is fantastic and built to last a loooong time.
ape
I can't believe you stumbled upon such a rockin deal, thanks op!
EthanEdwards
I'll add some info as I've been tumbling rocks for a long time. It's a lot of fun! This polisher might be okay for a kid, and might last through a batch or two. It really is a toy. For that price though you could maybe do a batch and see if you catch the bug for it. And the Harbor Freight option is a popular choice, and while I never owned that brand, I've read that the motors can be an issue. But it's still a good option.

If you do catch the bug, Thumbler's Tumbler and Lortone make good quality polishers that should last many years, but they are much more expensive. And you can buy various rocks and supplies (grit, polish, etc) at rockshed.com and kingsleynorth.com.

The traditional rotary tumbler requires you to tumble your rocks for a few weeks in "rough" grit. Then 1 week in medium, 1 week in fine, and then 1 week in polish. Depending on how long the first phase takes it can take 1-2 months. To answer the question about shortening the cycle... I do the first "rough" phase in a rotary tumbler. Then I use a vibratory polisher that does the last 3 phases in 10 days.

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Thanks for posting, OP. Looks like an inexpensive project for summer break.
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Thank you OP. Got one.
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Is there a model where you don't have to run it for a month straight for it to work? Or one that doesn't sound like you're in an industrial mine when it's on?
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Quote from XRedcometX :
Is there a model where you don't have to run it for a month straight for it to work? Or one that doesn't sound like you're in an industrial mine when it's on?
Not in the toy-priced realm.
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I can't believe you stumbled upon such a rockin deal, thanks op!
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Quote from ape :
I can't believe you stumbled upon such a rockin deal, thanks op!
Haha, this is delightful. Yeah, hope you have fun taking this for a spin! Har Har Har
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I know you can get refill kits for the rocks around but are there readily available grit refills?

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Quote from Oisterboy :
I know you can get refill kits for the rocks around but are there readily available grit refills?
You can find grit refills everywhere from Harbor Freight to local rock shops to eBay to Amazon.
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We bought this for my daughter. Utter garbage. Started slipping on day 2, stopped turning at all by day 3. Obnoxiously loud. Threw it away and bought her the Chicago Electric one from Harbor Freight, which is fantastic and built to last a loooong time.
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Just got one for my birthday I also did that with the little cardboard strip
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Quote from hegemon13 :
We bought this for my daughter. Utter garbage. Started slipping on day 2, stopped turning at all by day 3. Obnoxiously loud. Threw it away and bought her the Chicago Electric one from Harbor Freight, which is fantastic and built to last a loooong time.
Thanks for this. I wanted a rock polisher as a kid nearly 50 years ago. I thought it would be fun to get one of these for my grandkid to play with, but I don't want one that's going to break after a single use. Will look into the HF one.
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So you can't just pick up rocks outside and polish them into something? Lol
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Quote from hegemon13 :
We bought this for my daughter. Utter garbage. Started slipping on day 2, stopped turning at all by day 3. Obnoxiously loud. Threw it away and bought her the Chicago Electric one from Harbor Freight, which is fantastic and built to last a loooong time.
Chicago Electric $69.99 [harborfreight.com]
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I'll add some info as I've been tumbling rocks for a long time. It's a lot of fun! This polisher might be okay for a kid, and might last through a batch or two. It really is a toy. For that price though you could maybe do a batch and see if you catch the bug for it. And the Harbor Freight option is a popular choice, and while I never owned that brand, I've read that the motors can be an issue. But it's still a good option.

If you do catch the bug, Thumbler's Tumbler and Lortone make good quality polishers that should last many years, but they are much more expensive. And you can buy various rocks and supplies (grit, polish, etc) at rockshed.com and kingsleynorth.com.

The traditional rotary tumbler requires you to tumble your rocks for a few weeks in "rough" grit. Then 1 week in medium, 1 week in fine, and then 1 week in polish. Depending on how long the first phase takes it can take 1-2 months. To answer the question about shortening the cycle... I do the first "rough" phase in a rotary tumbler. Then I use a vibratory polisher that does the last 3 phases in 10 days.
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Would this work as a polisher for small rusted or dirty hardware (screws, bolts, washers, etc)?

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