Sanyo versus Nichijin DX

[mxfaiman]

My next project will be to build a tumbler.

I've been looking and looking locally for the tulip screws. I found a suitable replacement brass screw at a place called "Hobby Lobby". I'm not sure if it's a national chain or not.
$2 for 60 tiny screws seem reasonable. They also had tiny brass tacks which may work for a Nichijin tulip. (My Nichijin tulips are held by tacks not screws)

Harbor freight tools sells a tumbler for about $50. I bought one and it works great for almost everything. (some people complain about the belts breaking but I think that is because the overload the drum. Mine still has the original belt and I have used it for about 6 months.)

Hobby Lobby is a national chain. (But there aren't many near me.)

(oh and just to let you know it isn't Nichijin it is Nishijin. Everyone has spelling errors.)