Vevor TUMBLER POLISHER for jewelry making! Unboxing & review

VEVOR Jewelry Polisher
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Today I want to show you this tumbler polisher by Vevor. I've heard good things about it from other makers, so I was very curious, especially since I needed to upgrade my own tumbler. Vevor has kindly sent me this tool to test and share my review. In this video I'll show you how it's packaged, how to set it up and how it works. And, of course, I'll share my review after using it! :)
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[@maharlikabebz2249]

Bought mine days ago and tried it yesterday, after reading comments saying it didn't work for them, I got scared cos I really wanna polish my metals.... and wow it worked!!!! Amazing

[@flyingcheff]

This is an excellent tumbler. It used to be called the Orange B tumbler. It's inexpensive. Rio Grande did a front panel redesign with the manufacturer (to a digital face - totally not necessary) and then charged over 8 times as much. This analog version is solid. I have two, and all my students have and love them. I recommend the lowest setting only - it's a very powerful machine. And be careful not overload it even though it has a large barrel. I use at LEAST 2 lbs. of stainless shot or media. Great video Basia!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you for watching and for the tips! I'll make sure not to overload it and I'll get a stainless steel shot 🙏

[@TurdFergusen]

Love how calming your videos are ❤

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you! I'm happy you're enjoying them ❤️

[@fms1342]

Parabéns a todos os envolvidos!!! Baita projeto...

[@quietspacearts]

Congrats on reaching 100K wahoo way to go girl

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Omg, thank you!!! Can you even believe that, this is crazy 🥰😀

[@maiguapa8]

Wonderful! I use the same tumbler and it’s great 👍🏽

[@Chancethecatthatcan]

So happy I found your channel. Love it!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm so happy you're here! Thank you ❤

[@sarajanehaven]

Thanks for the thorough review. Seems like a decent sized, effective tumbler at a reasonable price.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

So far it's pretty good 😀 I'm curious to see how it's going to perform over time

[@tracie.clayton]

Thanks for the demo! I bought the same one here in Canada so the outside of it looks a bit different however it's exactly the same in its function. I haven't used it yet but got the steel shot as well as some burnishing compound concentrate so I can add it to the water solution. Going to try it out tonight.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'd love to hear your feedback! Feel free to come back here and share your experience if you'd like 🥰

[@labalaquedoblolaesquina6061]

Esa herramienta es muy buena, yo ahorro mucho tiempo de finalizacion de las piezas, aunque si los biseles son muy finos puede que el tambor los afine mas aun... no hay que dejar mucho tiempo girando.

[@catherinemartina6469]

Have you tried an ultrasonic ultrasonic, jewellery cleaner?

[@labalaquedoblolaesquina6061]

Otro problema que sucedio fue que en una mudanza le cayo acido sufurico a los ejes giratorios y lo desarme dias despues pero ya estaba todo corroido y no giraba, por suerte consegui un local donde venden patinetas y las mismas ruedas de las patinetas son las lleva el motor, y muy baratas. Y logre cambiar la que estaba oxidada y quedo como nuevo.

[@maikemartens4664]

Thank you Basia! Yesterday i was checking this tumbler on vevor because my lortone tumbler often leaks. So the timing of your video about this tumbler is perfect! I think this tumbler is louder, but also much faster and less chance of leakage than the lortone. So i'll be ordering this one soon. Also got the ball vice from vevor (which is great). Love to watch your video's, keep up the good work!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Oh wow, that's perfect timing indeed! Seeing how other makers are happy with this tumbler, I think it will be a good choice. It's a bit loud, I'll need to figure out a DIY noise cancelling box to be able to use it in my space (lots of offices in the same building), but that's the only "flaw" I noticed. Other than that, it's powerful and mighty 😁

[@flyingcheff]

Thanks for your opinion on the ball vise, Im looking at getting it. Would you mind sharing which one you bought (3" or 5")? Thanks so much.

[@scottbenson8105]

Lortone sells replacement parts on their website

[@PhoenixCreationsKaTyJs]

Enjoyed this - I’d seen these but wasn’t so sure about them, the plastic I thought would score easily - but then I have gemstones in mine in the rough! Never combined my love of stones on the beach with jewellery making before! Had a tumbler decades ago. I’d picked up so many stones in the summer hubby treated me to a small 3lb tumbler. In the end we went with an affordable one on Amazon from Gitsense which had a day timer as well as speed settings and a pause button - essential for doing rough stones. I only got one full tumble done due to a car accident - some “idiot” rammed me from behind when stopped letting another car turn right long story but how can you miss a Ford kuga with brake lights on in front of you! So life had been turned upside down since mid September and I’m still having issues - sat here potting away with ice packs strapped to my knee - didn’t even know I’d hurt it till I was more mobile!! Least my dog was saved by the kuga having a tow bar fitted. So I never got a second lot started. I plan to pre cut the rough stones and rough shape some before tumbling. I would LOVE to have a space like you do and the brains to sell too!! Im a back room type who works away behind the scenes!! I love watching all your different videos. 😊😊 ❤❤

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Oh dear, the accident sounds horrible! I'm so sorry, I hope you'll get better soon ❤️ It would be awesome to get back to working with stones and tumble another lot, fingers crossed it won't be long now 🥰 Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment!

[@ElsaRhae]

Ah! Basia! I have this same tumbler but I've found that even on the lowest setting it destroys my jewelry. Bezels get extremely bent and a serrated bezel is destroyed entirely. I tumble between 2-4 hours, any less isn't worth a tumble and any more eats my pieces alive. When I tumble rings that are simple bands only it works great!! I've been wondering if I should invest in a different tumbler. Have you had any similar experiences or am I possibly doing something wrong?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hmm, I wonder what might be causing this. I haven't used this one long enough (with pieces other than ring bands) to observe any damage, but I'll keep an eye on it. Someone mentioned in the comments that maybe the amount of pieces inside could be making this issue worse, but I truly don't know. Maybe a different type of shot could help? 🤔 I'll do some tests and hopefully will be able to let you know when I find out more about this issue 🙏

[@colleenwinn1617]

Ok, I’ve been experiencing a similar problem with this tumbler and my silver jewelry! I use the mixed media stainless steel shot from rio grande with water and a bit of dish soap. But my bezels also are always drastically bent inward like you said, and serrated bezels are destroyed. The edges of flat silver (shapes cut from sheet silver) end up with jagged lips on them kind of like you’d get from using a file on silver edges. And my biggest issue is that that all flat surfaces come out slightly pitted. It’s subtle, but extremely annoying. I’ve been trying to figure out what to change about my process, but it seems most people have no issues. You’re one of the only other people I’ve found who has similar issues with tumbling. What kind of shot do you use and how much? And how much water do you use?

[@Ngangatar]

Thanks for another well set up video! 1 question, do you still buff your rings with a buffing wheel for a shiny surface or is there no need anymore after drying them?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm still experimenting with different finishes and sometimes I'm still buffing of course. It's best tp test and see how the pieces look like and which finish fits your design and expectations the best :)

[@Whats-Up80]

Hello are you able to polish rings too.But so that you se your windowpicture in it.Are you able with this?if yes how?

[@normabrooks2351]

I have had this tumbler for over year now and have no problems with it at all certainly no issues with bezels getting damaged as someone else mentioned perhaps they are putting too many items in at one time which maybe what is causing the issues with damaged items. I use stainless steel shot and dish soap and usually tumble for 1hr which is generally long enough

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Great tips, thank you 😀 I need to get a stainless steel shot. And yes, I thought that too, that maybe the amount of pieces inside could be an issue here. But I haven't tried it myself yet, so I still need to see for myself 😀 So far, I only tumbled my ring bands, I need to try with other pieces as well.

[@colleenwinn1617]

I use this tumbler and my pieces always come out with bent/ destroyed bezels and a slightly pitted surface, even though I only ever put 1-3 small pieces in at a time. I only use the lowest setting, and these issue occur every time regardless of how long i run the tumbler. I use the mixed media stainless steel shot from Rio Grande (which other people seem to love) with a bit of water and dish soap and rinse the shot between each use. The pitting might be due to the pins/rods in the mixed media shot, but I know that if I use only round shot then the tight spots on my jewelry won’t be reached. And it seems that others use the mixed media shot with no issues. I cannot figure out why this happens. Do you use round shot only? How many pounds do you use?

[@PBCreation96]

Haven’t gotten a tumbler yet, but having purchased a vevor rolling mill, I can honestly say that while not the most expensive, vevor does make some good tools. Might be looking into this one for the next tool purchase

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's what I've seen other people say too! My ball vice is also by Vevor, I think these are decent tools that are reasonably priced 👍

[@syfylover1]

was thinking about upgrading my very cheap rolling mill with one of Vevors middle upper priced ones would love to see a review of one of those.

[@syfylover1]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing that is good to know considering a GRS is a small fortune.

[@David-xg3sq]

​@@syfylover1I bought the vevor rolling mill that was around $135. I've been using it for over a year now without issues. I've had to tighten down some bolts every few months but I use it almost daily. With the quality of the rolling mill, you really can't beat a price of under $150.

[@torstenneuer1560]

It is indeed a solid and rather good tumbler for the price. I have no problem with the noise level, as I have my tumblers running in a different room and not my studio. The manufacturer also keeps improving on the mechanisms on this machine. This is good. Not that good, however, is, that they keep sending it together with ordinary steel shot instead of stainless. Also it runs much too fast. Tumbling is about burnishing the metal rather than polishing it, so slower speed settings with mixed shape (and heavier) shot normally will give better results - like I get from my Homberg&Brusius double drum tumbler. Still, the VEVOR does some decent work.

[@lucifers_gimik]

Do you hall mark your jewellery, I know the pieces need to be a certain weight, but have you done it or could you do a video on the process of doing it as I love your channel and value your process and advice

[@butchered2457]

UK? You need to register with your local asset office and get a makers mark. ££ Personally I think London offers the best service, having also looked at Birmingham. Then it’s just a case of sending you items in a paying for the service.

[@lucifers_gimik]

@@butchered2457 thank you for your advice 😊

[@labalaquedoblolaesquina6061]

El unico problema que he tenido es que el vaso se corroe con el agua a lo largo del tiempo, cuando lo compre me dijeron que podia dejarle el agua, pero ya paso dos veces que por dejarle el agua un par de meses se termina estropenado el plastico y tiene perdidas de agua.

[@anthonydobija3669]

Fun stuff

[@LilliSkog]

Excellent tumbler! How much power does it use?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Sorry, I'm not sure 😅 I'll try to find out and let you know if I do

[@syfylover1]

I own one of these it is ok you can put a little petroleum jelly on the ring seal it will help it seal better. The shot is steel so it will rust unlike the stainless steel I normally use the top will crack after time also it can be a little too rough on bezels so be wary.

[@Julie-hf7mo]

I used the shot that came with mine and the silver came out rusty looking. Lesson...throw it away n buy stainless shot. 😊

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Good tip! Thank you!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Yes, will do that! Thank you

[@kim4561]

Just bought this tumbler. , i just love it. Kim. South africa 7

[@_crazzzy]

I bought this few weeks ago. It worked for 15min and fck up. This brand is wortless

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Contact the brand, I don't see why they wouldn't help and sort it out for you if the product broke down so quickly

[@anthonydobija3669]

Well 2 weeks later and still cleaning chandelier over here.i might tey to make a tumbler

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hahaha, oh dear, really?? That is some time consuming job, you need a tumbler for sure! 😀

[@scottbenson8105]

I have a Lortone tumbler and it comes with a rubber cylinder and they have the best seal. This one I think the closure is too fidgety. I would never trade in my Lortone . I use this type of tumbler for after cutting the metal and I use a magnetic tumbler for polishing the jewelry because magnetic tumblers don’t remove material it just polishes the jewelry

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm interested in the magnetic tumbler as well, it's been recommended to me many times. What model do you have? Is it loud?

[@scottbenson8105]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I just bought an inexpensive $200-300 dollar one on Amazon that has good ratings. They aren’t too terribly loud because they use metal pins instead of the shot that’s used in my Lortone tumbler and most magnetic tumblers come with the metal pins already that are used in it. But most magnetic tumbler’s have a plastic bowl instead of a rubber one like my Lortone so that makes it louder. It all just depends on how much jewelry you are making. This one is good for me right now. I love your videos keep them coming

[@Celeste0415]

❤

[@atreaunews6174]

I have read reviews that say these things leak a lot is that true for you?

[@colleenwinn1617]

Mine leaks from the lid because there’s not enough tension on the seal. I remedy this by folding a paper towel in half until it’s fairly thick. I place it between the lever mechanism and the lid and then pull the lever over to seal the lid with the towel still underneath. The towel just shims it up enough so that it creates a tighter seal and doesn’t leak. You could use any piece of cloth or soft object of a similar size for this.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm sorry, I haven't been using it long enough to be able to tell. Hopefully it won't leak, but we'll see. Some products may be faulty like that. There is an extra seal in the package, which I think can be changed and stop the leakage

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing

[@atreaunews6174]

I just got mine it did leak but I just put a washer underneath and bam we in business @@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

[@n.nguyen]

​@@TheArtOfMetalsmithingcould you please give us an update? :)

[@Aleksandra-lf8ky]

👍👌💯

[@kijciu]

Nie mówi się motor tylko engine.

[@PUR3C0UNTRY]

I just ordered one of these and used your coupon code. It doesn’t work and the company sent me a video on how to take it apart to reinstall the carbon brushes! In CHINESE! I’m in USA. They sent me a non working tumbler and expect me to just fix it! Wow! They won’t refund me or send another one. VEVOR SUCKS! You, my love, are awesome though! Just want other people to beware!!! Awful company and don’t even have a phone number….

[@mjohan4998]

Is unboxing still relevant?!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Yes, it is 👍