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[–] CaptainFlintlockFinn@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I just looked in to a vibratory tumbler, they aren’t cheap!

[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

If you're in the US you could try the harbor freight route. They're still not super cheap, but this will let you feel out whether or not you'll get enough use out of one to justify buying a "nicer" one of/when the harbor freight unit breaks.

[–] MxRemy@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago

You're not wrong... 😅

I am fortunate enough to work somewhere that has one, although we also make it available to the public!