Lortone QT12, QT6, QT66 User Manual

ROTARY TUMBLER

INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST

Model

QT66

Model
QT12

LORTONE

Mukilteo, WA 98275

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Model
QT6

12130 Cyrus Way

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SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE

Install The Barrel Guide: Using the machine screw
provided, install the barrel guide under the frame edge as
shown in the picture. Align the slot in the guide with the
groove in the knurled nut on the barrel. Adjust the position
of the guide so the slot is centered on the groove. Tighten
the screw securely with the nut provided.

Install Barrel guide under
the tumbler frame edge.
Tighten screw securely.

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GETTING STARTED

I. Open the Barrel: Remove nut

and washer, press down on bolt
with thumb while lifting up on

outside of outer lid with ngers.
If outer lid is difcult to

remove, insert washer between
edge of outer lid and barrel,
twist to loosen. After outer lid
has been removed, lift inner lid
out by center bolt.

II. Add Rocks:

1⁄2 to 2/3 full of rock. Rocks

should be of assorted sizes for
best results.

III. Add Abrasive: Add

60/90 Silicon Carbide

Abrasive. Use 10 level
Tbsp for a 6 Lb. barrel.

Use 20 level Tbsp for a
12 lb. barrel.

Add water to cover

rocks and abrasive.

Do not overll.

IV. Close the Barrel:

and inner lid clean with a damp cloth. Press inner lid into

barrel until it rests on shoulder. Press outer lid rmly down

onto the barrel. Install washer and tighten nut.

Knurled nut only needs to be snug Do Not Use tools to
tighten. Over tightening of the nut can cause the inner lid
to distort and leak.

Fill Barrel about

Add rocks

until 2/3 full.

Add water to
top layer of
rocks.

Wipe the mating surfaces of the barrel

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Make sure to
align barrel
guide with
groove in black
knurled nut.

Plug tumbler in
and place barrel
on tumbler.

V. Tumble: Plug the tumbler into a suitable outlet. Place the

barrel on the tumbler making sure the groove in the barrel

nut sits on the tumbler guide. Tumble for 2-3 days. Open

and check the rocks. The rough edges should be wearing

down. After 5-7 days, open the barrel and rinse the rocks

in a bucket of water. DO NOT put the rinse water down a
household drain as it will clog the drain!

IMPORTANT: Clean the rocks and barrel parts thoroughly

using mild soap and water!

VI. Repeat steps II through V:

Use succesively ner

abrasives according to your tumbling instruction booklet
and the chart below:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Compound 60/90 120/220 Pre-Polish Polish

Silicon Silicon Aluminum Aluminum
Carbide Carbide Oxide Oxide

6 lb Barrel

12 lb Barrel

3

10 Tbsp 10 Tbsp 12 Tbsp 12 Tbsp

20 Tbsp 20 Tbsp 24 Tbsp 24 Tbsp

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