Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler Unboxing and First Impressions

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

if you keep the bearings oiled on the Lortone it should run better. I think the Rebel has sealed bearings.

[@rocktime3627]

Yes when I first got the LT66, it couldn't even keep one barrel running for more than a couple of days. I took it apart and soaked the bearings, shafts and motor in mineral spirits for several days. I oiled the bearings as well when putting it back together. After that, it was able to run one barrel reliably, but not two!

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

@@rocktime3627 I recently got a Rebel 17 and I think I like it better than the lortone 12. The Rebel has better bearings and seems to run cooler.

[@distancedoesntcare]

Hi! Did you solve the rubbing issue? We just put ours together and noticed the same thing.

[@rocktime3627]

The noise went away when I reoriented the machine. I haven't looked out for this issue lately however. If it's there, it's much quieter than the sound of a full barrel tumbling.

[@copasetic1]

Can the leveling feet on the motor side be raised enough to center the barrel?

[@rocktime3627]

Not sure what you mean? The barrel doesn't have a centering problem as far as I can tell.

[@kcrummel6873]

What is the grit recipe for a rebel extreme 17 ? I know you use 1tablespoon of grit for every lb. of rock, but what about stage 2,3,4,5 ? Hoping someone has used this size of barrel and can instruct me on stages and amount. Sure will appreciate it.

[@rocktime3627]

I have only used it a few times so far, and one cup of grit seems to work. I only use it for stage 1 however.