{"product":{"id":10980449681692,"title":"Raytech AV-18 Ultimate Rock Polisher, 12 in Bowl Vibratory Rock Tumbler","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Raytech AV-18 Ultimate Rock Polisher is an industrial vibratory rock tumbler built for rockhounds and lapidary hobbyists who have outgrown small hobby machines. Its 12 in bowl holds 14 to 16 lbs of rock per load, and the heavy duty drive and suspension are made for the long, continuous runs that stone polishing demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the AV-18 Ultimate Rock Polisher does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibratory action works stones against each other and the abrasive much faster than a rotary barrel, and it follows the natural shape of each stone instead of rounding everything into the same pebble. That makes this machine a strong fit for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinding and polishing baroque gemstones from rough chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoothing and polishing preformed cabochons and small slabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing seashells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial model designed specifically for rock polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty drive and suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 in bowl with 0.18 cu ft capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcesses 14 to 16 lbs of rock per load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Raytech, a long-established name in vibratory finishing equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AV-18 Ultimate Rock Polisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 23094R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowl diameter: 12 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowl capacity: 0.18 cu ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock load capacity: 14 to 16 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum weight per rock: 40 to 70 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended rock size: 1\/2 in to 1 1\/2 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended rock hardness: 6 to 8 Mohs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you need to get started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrits and rocks are not included. Each type of finishing requires its own sequence of steps with the appropriate abrasives and polishes, so plan on a coarse, fine, pre-polish and polish stage for most stones. You can stock up in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tumblers-cleaning-polish-grit\"\u003erock tumbler grit and polish\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this the right Raytech for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the AV-18 Ultimate Rock Polisher if stones are your main work and you want to run large loads. If you mostly finish metal parts, brass or jewelry, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raytech-adjusta-vibe-18-vibratory-tumbler-12-bowl-heavy-duty-deburring-polishing\"\u003eAdjusta-Vibe 18 for deburring and metal finishing\u003c\/a\u003e is set up for that job. If 14 lbs of rock is more than you will ever run at once, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/professional-rock-polishing-kit\"\u003eTumble-Vibe 10 kit with a 10 in bowl\u003c\/a\u003e is a smaller step in. You can also browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raytech\"\u003eRaytech lineup of tumblers and media\u003c\/a\u003e, or see every option in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tumblers-cleaning\"\u003etumblers and cleaning supplies for coins, relics and finds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Raytech","product_type":"Tumblers \u0026 Cleaning","created_at":"2026-09-17T14:49:08-04:00","handle":"raytech-av-18-ultimate-rock-polisher","updated_at":"2026-09-17T20:19:07-04:00","published_at":"2026-09-17T16:09:08-04:00","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","tags":"","variants":[{"id":54577056776476,"product_id":10980449681692,"title":"Default Title","price":"529.95","sku":"23094R","position":1,"compare_at_price":"635.95","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2026-09-17T14:49:08-04:00","updated_at":"2026-09-17T20:19:07-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"34337230945","grams":9525,"image_id":null,"weight":21.0,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":13532198207772,"product_id":10980449681692,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":53130585211164,"product_id":10980449681692,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-09-17T16:07:19-04:00","updated_at":"2026-09-17T16:07:21-04:00","alt":"Raytech AV-18 Ultimate Rock Polisher with a blue rotating head and a black textured base featuring a blue and white brand label.","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/23094R_01.jpg?v=1789675641","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":53130585211164,"product_id":10980449681692,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-09-17T16:07:19-04:00","updated_at":"2026-09-17T16:07:21-04:00","alt":"Raytech AV-18 Ultimate Rock Polisher with a blue rotating head and a black textured base featuring a blue and white brand label.","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/23094R_01.jpg?v=1789675641","variant_ids":[]}}}