Tumble Bee Replacement Barrels
Bring new life to your tumbler with the Tumble-Bee Replacement Barrel Kits, available in both 2 lb and 4 lb capacities. Whether you need a complete ready-to-run barrel kit or just a replacement barrel body, these genuine Tumble-Bee barrels are built for smooth, quiet, and dependable tumbling performance.
Made from durable, high-quality rubber, Tumble-Bee barrels are designed to reduce noise while creating the rolling tumbling action needed for beautifully polished stones, glass, and metals. These barrels come standard with Tumble-Bee tumblers and are compatible with any Tumble-Bee base, making them a perfect replacement or upgrade for your setup.
Many rock tumblers keep extra barrels on hand to run multiple batches at once, separate grit stages, or avoid contamination between coarse grinding and final polish stages. Having dedicated barrels can save time, improve results, and make your tumbling workflow much more efficient.
Tumble-Bee 2 lb Barrel
The 2 lb barrel is the standard barrel used on the Tumble-Bee 1 × 2 lb and 2 × 2 lb tumblers. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller batches, delicate materials, jewelry stones, and separating stones by hardness.
2 lb Barrel Dimensions
- Inner Diameter: 4"
- Outer Diameter: 4.5"
- Height: 4"
The smaller barrel size is also popular among hobbyists who like running separate batches at different grit stages simultaneously.
Tumble-Bee 4 lb Barrel
The 4 lb barrel comes standard with the Tumble-Bee 1 × 4 lb tumbler and offers increased capacity for larger stones and higher-volume tumbling.
4 lb Barrel Dimensions
- Inner Diameter: 4"
- Outer Diameter: 4.5"
- Height: 7.5"
The longer design allows for larger batches while still fitting Tumble-Bee tumbler systems. Many users appreciate the flexibility of switching between one 4 lb barrel or multiple smaller barrels depending on the material being polished.
Choose the option that best fits your needs:
Tumble-Bee Full Barrel Kit
Includes:
- Rubber barrel body
- Inner lid
- Outer lid
- Gasket
- Washer
- Barrel nut
Perfect for replacing an entire worn barrel assembly or adding a fully functional extra barrel to your setup.
Barrel Only
Need to replace just the rubber body? Barrel-only options are a cost-effective solution when your existing hardware and lids are still in good condition.
Extra barrels make tumbling more convenient and flexible:
- Run multiple batches at the same time
- Keep separate barrels for each grit stage
- Reduce the risk of grit contamination
- Tumble stones of different hardness separately
- Quickly swap batches without downtime
Many experienced hobbyists dedicate specific barrels to coarse grit and others strictly to polishing for cleaner, more consistent results.
Tumble-Bee barrels are known for their durable rubber construction, which helps reduce operational noise while cushioning stones during tumbling. Proper barrel loading and water levels are important for achieving the best tumbling action and protecting your motor from unnecessary strain.
Whether you're replacing a worn-out barrel, upgrading your workflow, or adding more flexibility to your tumbling setup, Tumble-Bee replacement barrels are an essential addition to any rock tumbler collection.
