Barrel Keeps Falling Off Motor

[BeaCat]

Hello,

I have the 3lb barrel polisher and for months the barrel keeps falling off the motor and I have to continually
return it to the motor. I think the issue could be that water is leaking from top and bottom lids but I don't know why? I did replace the barrel a few months ago but had the same problem with the new one. I've had the machine for about 6 years and this has only started happening within the past year. Any advice on how to keep the barrel on the motor would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

[china]

Could be a number of reasons what is the brand and model.

[BeaCat]

It's from Cooksons Gold - product code 999 6005

[china]

Fairly standard type of operation, my guess would be bearings in the rollers, if one slows or ceases up even just for a second the Barrel will jump off. The other thing to watch out for is that the ends are on square if not the Barrel can spiral it's way off

[Dennis]

You can try making the barrel a little heavier by adding more shot or more water, but there is no remedy for the leaks, which are a feature of this kind of barrel, as the plastic lids expand with use.

Some years back I gave up on mine and bought a Lortone 3A . They work on a slightly different principle. The barrel is rubber and has a double lid to ensure no leaks. It is slightly upended, and has a slotted guide to keep it running true. Result : barrelling heaven.
There are some on EBay at present https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=lortone%203a%20rock%20tumbler Dennis

[china]

I second the Lortone clearly the best tumbler on the market, the ones in the link all appear to be 115v, so they will require a transformer to run in the UK,

[Wallace]

If cost is an issue, put some large rubber bands on the lid ends, or, if you can stretch to it, a rubber barrel.