The sound of a rock tumbler is a very common question that people ask. The short answer is, it’s hard to say because there are so many factors that go into the noise level.
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Noise sources
There are three primary sources of noise from a rock tumbler: the motor, vibration and sound waves bouncing off objects in the drum.
Noise will vary depending on how hard or soft your stone is (harder stones = more noise), what type of media you use for grinding (media that contains abrasives such as walnut shells produces less noise) and whether your machine has any rubber components rubbing against metal surfaces.
The following factors can also affect the level of noise generated by an individual rock tumbler: plastic drums vs steel drums; additional features like a vibrating sieve or vacuum; the shape and size of your drum.
It’s important to remember that your tumbler will vibrate. If the vibrations sound like something you need to worry about, there are a few things you can do like making sure the device’s screws are tightened.
How loud is your tock tumbler?
Some machines are quieter than others but it is impossible to say how noisy they all are without knowing more specific details like how often people use their machines and where they plan on using them.
Some questions you should ask yourself before deciding if your rock tumbler will be too noisy for you are:
1) How often do you plan on using my rock tumbler?
If you plan on using your rock tumbler every day, then it’s going to be a lot louder than if you’re just planning on using it occasionally.
2) Are you planning on running my machine in an enclosed space or outdoors?
If you want to use your rock tumbler in an enclosed space, then it’s going to be a lot louder than if you’re planning on using it outside.
This is because the sound of the machine will bounce off and reverberate within that closed environment. The sound can also get amplified by things like resonance or ducts.
In comparison, when used outdoors, there are often more ambient noises: for example wind blowing through trees or birds chirping – which effectively masks any unwanted noise from the rock tumbler itself!
Moreover, an open environment reduces that amplification factor mentioned earlier as sounds won’t bounce back so much since they have room to escape into other areas instead.
3) What type of rocks am I going to tumble?
Different rocks are going to make different levels of noise, and certain types of rock tumble better than others.
What to do if it is too noisy?
If it is too noisy then you might want to think about investing in a quieter model and mainly use the machine outdoor. This will matter for how long the noise can go on without interruption because louder machines are more likely to wake up those nearby if they’re always running, and there’s also concern over what level of environmental sound pollution the machine may cause!
