Tumbler & mystery grit questions

[ModernMiner]

Tumbler & mystery grit questions

I purchased a used Lortone double barrel model 33B tumbler today from a guy off Craigslist for $30 to tumble my clad coins.
The guy also gave me two shopping bags full (about 25+ one lb. jars) of very fine glass bead 50 micron abrasive you see pictured.
I have no idea what this is, but I'm assuming it's for a final polishing on rocks.
I also have no clue what I'm going to do with all of it. Is it worth much?
It may not be worth selling & shipping for all I know.
Could I use this stuff to clean clad and metal relics since it is so fine?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
MM

 

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[marinedad]

Re: Tumbler & mystery grit questions

probably right about the grits for tumbling and polishing, pm me if you want to sell, are they different grits?

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Tumbler & mystery grit questions

probably right about the grits for tumbling and polishing, pm me if you want to sell, are they different grits?

MD,
They are all the same grit and weigh a ton.
-MM-

 

[goldinmypan]

Re: Tumbler & mystery grit questions

could they be for a sand blaster.

 

[marinedad]

Re: Tumbler & mystery grit questions

thats what i was wondering after awhile, but being 50 micron, thats really fine, i dont know.

 

[Arid-Zone-A-seeker]

Re: Tumbler & mystery grit questions

I believe that grit is used for jewelry, usually with cones and other shapes, made of wood felt and ceramic.