Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

[Gary J.]

Do any of you own a parts tumbler/vibratory? If so what brand, needs to be big enough to put a drive shaft in.

[Gary B.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

Gary,

Wow. Driveshaft size is big!

Gary

[David H.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

Do any of you own a parts tumbler/vibratory? If so what brand, needs to be big enough to put a drive shaft in.

Gary

What restoration does this driveshaft need?

What about media blasting?

Dave

[Gary J.]

[Gary J.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

If you glass bead them and then tumble them it puts a nice finish on them. Can be done to other things.

[Tom L.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

Have never tried this but a little back yard engineering might get you what you need.

https://www.instructables.com/Large-DIY-Vibratory-Tumbler/

Tons of other links and video's out there, have fun!

[Patrick H.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

Check with your local engine/machine shop about shot blasting, NOT bead/sand blasting.
It works great, and the box they use is likely large enough.

[Harry S.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

Whenever you touch a driveshaft, have it balanced. Install new U-joints with the slip yoke and have it balanced as a unit. When you take it apart to install it, mark it with crayon so it go back in the same way.

It arrived in St. Louis as a balanced assembly.

[Gary B.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

Have never tried this but a little back yard engineering might get you what you need.

https://www.instructables.com/Large-DIY-Vibratory-Tumbler/

Tons of other links and video's out there, have fun!

[David H.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

... It’s the first time I’ve seen welds that are close to mine in quality. ...

I see welds close to mine in quality all the time .....

Dave

[Gary J.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

Gary,

Wow. Driveshaft size is big!

Gary

I measured the drive shaft and it measured 31 inches, so not that big.

[Gary B.]

Re: Parts Tumbler/Vibratory

I measured the drive shaft and it measured 31 inches, so not that big.