VEVOR ‎KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler User Manual

VEVOR ‎KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler

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The Kit Includes

1. Rock polishing motor 1 pcs
2. Polishing barrel 1 pcs
3. One box of ten gems
4. Ceramic abrasive 350g ( can be cycle used)
5. Emery grit 3 packs
6. Brightening powder 1 pack
7. Jewelry fasteners 1 pcs
8. Mesh strainer 1pcs
9. Power plug 1pcs
10. English manual 1 pcs

Tumbling Cycles Guide

Please add proper amount of water for every stage and follow the table below for the best polish effect. Generally speaking, a rough polish need a faster speed and fine polish need a slower speed.

One complete cycle

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Stage

| Emery grit/weight| Ceramic abrasive/weight| ****

Speed

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Time(day)

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1

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320#/309

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5mm/350g

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4

| ****

2

2

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600#/309

| ****

5mm/350g

| ****

3

| ****

2

3

| ****

800#/309

| ****

5mm/350g

| ****

2

| ****

1

4

| Brightening powder/30g| ****

5mm/350g

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1

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2

• In the first stage: Adding 320# emery grit and ceramic abrasive with 4th speed will round the edges of the rock more quickly.
• In the second stage: Adding 600# emery grit and ceramic abrasive with 3th speed can fine the rock surface.
• In the third stage: Adding 1200# emery grit and ceramic abrasive with 2th slower speed will make the rock smoother.
• In the fourth stage: Adding brightening powder and ceramic abrasive with the lowest 1th speed can increase the brightness of rocks.

Control Panel Function

1. The time display ranges from 1 to 9 days
2. Add or Subtract time button
3. Switch buttons
4. Start /Pause button
5. Speed plus or minus button
6. Speed display 1th-4th gear selected

Work-time function

• Machine without working function: 10 minutes without working, automatically shutdown
• Automatic power off function: Set the machine starting working time with 3 days, and power off occurs after 1.8 days of operation. When the machine is powered on again, the machine will start directly (that is, there is no need to press the start button), and continue to run for the remaining 1.2 days to the end. (After setting the time again, clear the previous working time and work according to the new setting time)
• Manually pause the memory function: For example, manual set the pause time for 3 days, then manual pause the machine after running for 1.8 days; When restart the machine, it will automatically operate the remaining 1.2 days to the end. (After setting the time again, clear the previous working time and work according to the new setting time)
• Time countdown function: The digital days number is displayed in the countdown form. When the machine is finished running according to the set number of days, the days number will display “O”.
• Overload function: overload or stuck the machine will stop working and show E 1. It needs to power off and clear the overload and stuck place, then power on again. The machine will work normally at the previous working time and speed.

Polishing Your Gemstones

1. 1. Unscrew the black knob at the top of the barrel and remove it.

2. 2. Detach the outer stainless steel cover. You may need to use something flat -like a regular screwdriver or cutlery handle – to pry it loose.

3. 3. Remove the inner lid from the barrel: You can try by squeezing the barrel to push out the lid or screw the knob onto the lid and use that as a handle to pull out the lid easily.

4. Start by putting your rocks inside the tumbler barrel. ( One box of ten gems; Round abrasive 350g; and water 3/5 full) Don’t overload it! If the tumbler barrel is too full, the rocks won’t move around enough to become polished. We recommend that you fill the barrel 1/2 to 2/3 full.
   Please note: If you overfill the barrel, the machine will automatically turn off, and the screen will display ‘E’ and ‘1 ‘. If this happens, turn off the machine by pressing the on/Off button, remove some of the contents of the barrel, and then turn it on again.

5. Empty the contents of the grit #1 packet into the barrel.

6. Add water to the barrel until the water just covers the top of the rocks.

7. Insert the lid back into the barrel in the sealed position (with the screw pointed (Remove the knob from the inner lid, if you attached it by step 3).

8. Press half of the sealing ring on the inclined side first.

9. Push the seal ring on the other edge.

10. After confirming the push seal ring, the seal ring is inside the polishing barrel.

11. Put back the stainless steel cover on top of the inner lid and reattach the knob and tighten it. Make sure to tighten the best as you can to ensure the barrel does not leak any water.

12. Place the tumbler barrel onto the tumbler base, with the lid facing to the right.

13. Plug in the machine, press the On/Off button and select the appropriate number of days and speed (refer to the Tumbling Cycles Guide on page 4), and let the machine do its job! You can always pause the machine without losing the speed and timer settings by pressing the Pause/Resume button. Press it again to resume.
    Cycle Change

14. When the tumble cycle is done, pour out the tumbler barrel into the mesh strainer and rinse the rocks and barrel with water to remove all the grit.

• Caution! Never pour used grit down a drain inside your house – it can destroy the plumbing! Make sure to wash your stones and barrel outside instead of in your bathroom or kitchen.
• Check before you discard! The purpose of each grit cycle is to gradually smooth the rocks and round out the edges. Whenever you finish a cycle, it’s a good idea to wash off just a few of the rocks first to see if they are tumbled to your satisfaction before you dump the contents of the barrel. If they aren’t polished enough, return them into the barrel and let the cycle run longer. In general, the longer the cycle, the better the results.
• Trust yourself. Use your own judgment to determine if the rocks are polished to your satisfaction. Some rocks are harder than others, so they may need more time in any grit cycle than is recommended here.
• 15.Repeat the above steps with grits #2-4,in order. By doing so, you will bit-by-bit polish the rough rocks into smooth gemstones.
• Feel free to experiment with the duration of your tumbling. Each rock you use is made of different material and so will respond differently. This is a great hobby to inspire experimentation!

Next Steps

• Use mineral oil for extra shine! If you want your finished stones to be really shiny, coat and polish the stones with mineral oil.
• You can use the included jewelry hardware to make a necklace, ring, keychain, and a pair of clip-on earrings or pins with your polished stones.
• To make a keychain or necklace, simply insert the stone into the keychain/necklace cages, without using glue, by forcing it into the cage.
• To make a ring or earrings, you’ll need to glue the stone by using a hot glue gun or an all-purpose adhesive sealant. Please have an adult help you if you are using glue!

Imitating Nature

• The original rock tumbler is all natural – it’s water! If you’ve ever picked up stones on the beach or near a river, you know what this means. Those rocks have been smoothed and rounded by water over long periods of time to make them look and feel the way they do.

• Here’s how it works: Over tens, hundreds, and even thousands of years, rocks get tossed around in the waves and currents of rivers and seas, banging against each other. The sand and sediment act as abrasives and further smooth the
  rocks.When the rocks are wet, the sheen gives stones a highly polished look. Since the beginning of civilization, humanity has tried to find ways to polish stones faster than nature. In ancient Egypt, slaves would take roughly-cut rocks and move them back and forth in troughs filled with sand and water – a process that took months – to achieve polished stones.

• In India, stones cUt into preliminary shapes were put in goatskin bags with water and roughly-ground rocks. Then, workers would roll the bag on the ground for weeks at a time.

• Perhaps the first rock tumbler “machine” was invented in ancient India, where a teeter- totter board rolled jars flied with pre-cut beads, water, and abrasives to create polished beads.

• The problem with all of these methods is that they took extremely long amounts of time to achieve results and only a few rocks could be polished at once.

More Successful Methods

• Modern rock tumbling began in the 1950s in Los Angeles. A rock dealer named Edward Swoboda started selling hand polished rregular shaped rocks – called baroque stones – in simple settings. Which become very popular TO keep Up with demand, he partnered with a friend, Warren Jones, to build a tumbling machine that was able to polish a larger quantity of stones in a short amount of time and with little labor.
• Spurred by Swoboda’s success, other inventors started producing their own versions of tumbler machines that, over time, became quieter, more durable, and able to polish larger numbers of rocks, even large enough to support wholesale efforts. By the early 1960s, a rock polishing craze had taken over the U.S. and rock tumbler machines could be found in homes across the country.

What Can You DO With Polished Stones?

You’ve spent the past month polishing stones. Now what? Besides simply enjoying looking at them, there is a lot you can do:

• Jewelry: The most common use of polished rocks is to make jewelry. You can use the jewelry fasteners included in this kit, or you can do it yourself! Wrap a flexible wire around a single stone to create a pendant that can go on a chain, string or ribbon to create a necklace. Or, you can go to a craft store and buy materials to create keychains, earring, pins, rings and more.
• Home decor: You also can use the polished rocks to create beautiful decorations for your home. For instance, you can glue the rocks to picture frames, magnets or tree ornaments. You can use larger stones to accent flower pots or vases. YoU can fill a jar with rocks and create a candle holder. Use your imagination!

SPECIFICATIONS

3

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Parameter

| Rating: 12VDC, 10W, MaxSpeed: 145RPM, Max load: 1LBS
4| Colour| Grayish white

5

| The power adapter| Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz

Output: 12VDC/1A 12W

6| Package Size| 255x218x246mm
7| G.W.| 2.3KG
 | items| Description
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1| Name| Rock Tumbler
2| Model| KD-H1011

3

|

Parameter

| Rating: 12VDC, 10W, MaxSpeed: 145RPM, Max load: 1LBS
4| Colour| Grayish white

5

| The power adapter| Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz

Output: 12VDC/1A 12W

6| Package Size| 255x218x246mm
7| G.W.| 2.3KG
 | items| Description
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1| Name| Rock Tumbler
2| Model| KD-C1013

3

|

Parameter

| Rating: 12VDC, 1OW, Max Speed: 145RPM, Max load: 1LBS
4| Colour| Black orange

5

| The power adapter| Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz

Output: 12VDC/1A 12W

6| Package Size| 255x218x246mm
7| G.W.| 2.3KG
 | items| Description
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1| Name| Rock Tumbler
2| Model| KD-C1011

3

|

Parameter

| Rating: 12VDC, 1OW, Max Speed: 145RPM, Max load: 1LBS
4| Colour| Black orange

5

| The power adapter| Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz

Output: 12VDC/1A 12W

6| Package Size| 255x218x246mm
7| G.W.| 2.3KG

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler?

The VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler is a high-quality and efficient machine designed for polishing and tumbling rocks, gemstones, and other materials. It's commonly used by hobbyists and enthusiasts for lapidary and jewelry-making purposes.

How does the VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler work?

The VEVOR KD-C1011 uses a rotating barrel or drum to tumble rocks and abrasive grit or polishing media, gradually smoothing and shaping the rocks through a mechanical abrasion process.

What types of materials can be tumbled with the VEVOR KD-C1011 Rock Tumbler?

The VEVOR KD-C1011 is designed for tumbling various materials, including rocks, gemstones, minerals, glass, and metal parts, depending on the user's preferences and requirements.

Is the VEVOR KD-C1011 suitable for beginners in lapidary and rock tumbling?

Yes, the VEVOR KD-C1011 is often considered a great choice for beginners as it's user-friendly and provides an introduction to the art of rock tumbling and polishing.

What is the capacity of the VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler?

The capacity of the VEVOR KD-C1011 may vary, but it typically accommodates different batch sizes, allowing users to tumble various quantities of materials at once.

Is the VEVOR KD-C1011 Rock Tumbler suitable for professional lapidary work?

While it's commonly used by hobbyists and enthusiasts, the VEVOR KD-C1011 can also serve professional lapidary needs, particularly for smaller-scale projects and workshops.

What is the noise level of the VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler?

The noise level of the VEVOR KD-C1011 is typically manageable, making it suitable for home use and work environments where noise may be a concern.

Is the VEVOR KD-C1011 Rock Tumbler energy-efficient?

The VEVOR KD-C1011 is typically designed to be energy-efficient, allowing users to save on electricity costs while operating the tumbler.

Can the VEVOR KD-C1011 be used for polishing jewelry and gemstones?

Yes, the VEVOR KD-C1011 is ideal for polishing jewelry and gemstones, providing a professional finish to various lapidary creations.

Is the VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler easy to operate and maintain?

Yes, the VEVOR KD-C1011 is typically designed with user-friendly features, and operation and maintenance are straightforward with clear instructions provided.

What types of abrasive grit and polishing media are suitable for use with the VEVOR KD-C1011 Rock Tumbler?

The VEVOR KD-C1011 can be used with a variety of abrasive grit and polishing media, including silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, and cerium oxide, depending on the desired finish.

Is technical support available for the VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler?

Many manufacturers offer technical support and customer assistance for the VEVOR KD-C1011 to address setup, usage, and troubleshooting questions.

Can the VEVOR KD-C1011 Rock Tumbler be used for educational purposes?

Yes, the VEVOR KD-C1011 is often used for educational purposes, allowing students and enthusiasts to learn about the process of rock tumbling and mineralogy.

Is the VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler designed for long-lasting use?

Yes, the VEVOR KD-C1011 is typically built to be durable and reliable, ensuring it can provide long-lasting rock tumbling solutions for various applications.

Can the VEVOR KD-C1011 Rock Tumbler be used for crafting and DIY projects?

Yes, the VEVOR KD-C1011 is a valuable tool for crafters and DIY enthusiasts, allowing them to create polished stones and materials for various projects.

Is the VEVOR KD-C1011 Direct Drive Rock Tumbler suitable for use in workshops and studios?

Yes, the VEVOR KD-C1011 is often used in workshops and studios for lapidary work, providing a controlled and efficient environment for rock tumbling and polishing.

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