Vibrating rock tumbler for mixing

[oplholik]

So, I have this tumbler that I would like to try using for mixing. I'm trying to figure out what to put in there that will keep the bottles separated from each other, don't want any bumping, or banging against each other. Maybe try and find some small non abrasive plastic pellets to put in with the bottles? Even then they will roll over and move around. Any ideas?

 

[classwife]

Moved you to DIY e-liquid from General e-liquid Discussion


Packing peanuts ?

 

[NatGasMan]

What ever happened to putting your mixture in a bottle and shaking for a good 5 min. Old man rant: are we getting so lazy that we can't even shake a bottle anymore. Rant over.

 

[smacuser]

Styrofoam popcorn?

 

[NatGasMan]

Styrofoam popcorn?

Tool - Vicarious

 

[ilporcupine]

I would get some upholstery foam pads and cut strips. Weave in and out between bottles.
Just woodshedding. Bubble wrap?

 

[smacuser]

Tool - Vicarious

I had to look that up .

If I think someone's being a tool, I'll throw them the wrench sign.

 

[oplholik]

I hardly think that this question deserves a rant. The why's of this shouldn't matter to anyone, thank you.

 

[NatGasMan]

I had to look that up .

If I think someone's being a tool, I'll throw them the wrench sign.

Ohh, the band Tool. I get it now.

The lyrics are oh so true. LOL!

To the OP, you are correct of course. Do your own thing and don't listen to me!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ilporcupine]

I hardly think that this question deserves a rant. The why's of this shouldn't matter to anyone, thank you.

How about cutting some 'bottle-length' pieces of pipe insulation foam sleeve. You could slip them on the bottle after filling.

 

[smacuser]

Go ahead and give him a wrench.

 

[oplholik]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm currently cutting some inserts from foam boards to try. If I don't get what I want from that, there's some suggestions here I will try. Thanks.

 

[Myk]

Styrofoam cut into a donut with holes drilled in it so the bottles stand up. Or wood, but I liked the styrofoam idea above.

 

[Myk]

What ever happened to putting your mixture in a bottle and shaking for a good 5 min. Old man rant: are we getting so lazy that we can't even shake a bottle anymore. Rant over.

I think it's for more than 5 minutes of mixing. I just left a 60ml bottle on a stir plate for 48 hours hoping the long term mixing cuts the long term aging requirements.
Also some old people get pain from shaking bottles.

 

[classwife]

I like that you are making use of something that you already have !


< Loves tumbled rocks !

 

[oplholik]

I used to cut rocks and shape them(cabochons) for belt buckles, rings ect. The final polish I did in the tumbler.

 

[oplholik]

Ok, quick and easy soloution, my favorite kind.
On the bottom I placed a 1" piece of foam board I cut to fit, then lots of bubble wrap. I'll give it a try later today, maybe letting it run for 2-3 hours. That should mix it pretty good.

 

[oplholik]

I think it's for more than 5 minutes of mixing. I just left a 60ml bottle on a stir plate for 48 hours hoping the long term mixing cuts the long term aging requirements.
Also some old people get pain from shaking bottles.

Ahem! I prefer "older" person.

 

[puffon]

Let us know if it works.
I tried using my brass tumbler a few years ago, didn't seem to do much, but I was impatient then.

 

[Myk]

Let us know if it works.
I tried using my brass tumbler a few years ago, didn't seem to do much, but I was impatient then.

I was thinking that, but then I'd have to remove the media, although I do have a spare bowl somewhere.