# Two rock tumbler questions

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-rock-tumbler-questions/127707>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [September 9, 2002, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-rock-tumbler-questions/127707 "2002-09-09T21:08:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![PurpleNurple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d07c76/32.png) [@PurpleNurple](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleNurple)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2002, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-rock-tumbler-questions/127707/1 "2002-09-09T21:08:38Z")

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I enjoy collecting rocks and was wondering if you could use a rock tumbler to shine and smooth any stone you find, or is it only specific stones that will work. I am also curious if there is a way to make your own rock tumbler and what would you need to do this.