One of the art centers where I’ve taught has one of these tumblers — it’s on a stand and the octagonal barrel rotates. It’s old and has few markings on it; I could never figure out where to buy one.
Thanks to a recent post on a list, I finally know who makes it and where to buy!
It’s made by the A.E. Aubin Co., see their website here.
What’s the advantage?
It’s a tabletop tumbler that takes up a relatively small amount of space, has a simple lid that just screws on and off, the barrel can’t roll off, the way it can with some other brands, and it may even be quieter, though it’s been a while since I’ve heard one, so I’m not sure about that.
Even though I love my Thumbler’s Tumbler, and have no complaints about it, I wouldn’t mind having one of these too for my very small studio.
These are sold by A.E. Aubin Co. and by eBay sellers.
I’ve never seen them in a jewelry supply house catalog. Have you? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know. Thanks!
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Anna 04.30.08 at 10:30 am
Hi there
Metalliferous in NY sell these. Their website is metalliferous.com
I hate to recommend them, because they are so abrasive and rude, but they really have a good and very affordable range of supplies. I think they see this tumbler cheaper than Aubin Co. does.
Anna 04.30.08 at 10:31 am
Hi there
Metalliferous in NY sell these. Their website is http://www.metalliferous.com
I hate to recommend them, because they are so abrasive and rude, but they really have a good and very affordable range of supplies. I think they see this tumbler cheaper than Aubin Co. does.
Candie Cooper 05.17.08 at 6:03 pm
I have this tumbler and love it! I think I got mine from Aubin Co.