---
product_id: 434489084
title: "Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler - Stainless Steel Drum, Powder Coated Heavy Duty"
brand: "extreme tumblers"
price: "KSh146667"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Extreme Tumblers"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/434489084-rebel-17-rock-tumbler-stainless-steel-drum-powder-coated-heavy
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# 17lb stainless steel drum capacity Fan-cooled low speed 20rpm motor Heavy duty powder coated finish Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler - Stainless Steel Drum, Powder Coated Heavy Duty

**Brand:** extreme tumblers
**Price:** KSh146667
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪨 Rock your collection with the toughest tumbler in town!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler - Stainless Steel Drum, Powder Coated Heavy Duty by extreme tumblers
- **How much does it cost?** KSh146667 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/434489084-rebel-17-rock-tumbler-stainless-steel-drum-powder-coated-heavy)

## Best For

- extreme tumblers enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted extreme tumblers brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durability Meets Design:** Powder-coated hexagon drum with removable rubber liner ensures long-lasting, rust-free performance.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Precision:** Low-speed 20rpm motor with fan cooling keeps noise minimal and rocks safe from damage.
- • **Engineered for Reliability:** Heavy-duty sealed ball bearings and solid shafts deliver smooth, maintenance-friendly operation.
- • **Massive 17lb Stainless Steel Drum:** Handle larger, heavier rocks with ease—perfect for serious rockhounds.
- • **Effortless Operation & Maintenance:** Easy on/off nylon locking lid knobs and longer-lasting drive belt make your tumbling hassle-free.

## Overview

The Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler features a large 17lb stainless steel hexagon drum with a removable rubber liner, powered by a quiet, fan-cooled low-speed motor running at 20rpm. Its heavy-duty powder-coated finish and robust construction—including sealed ball bearings and solid shafts—make it the most durable tumbler in its class, designed to protect your rocks from damage while delivering professional-grade polishing results.

## Description

The most durable Rock Tumbler of its class. The drums runs at 20 rpm. Capacity of the drum is 17lbs (doesn't include the weight of the drum). This unit is comparable to the Thumler's Tumbler with added features and benefits that are a Must for cleaning rocks. 3 year warranty on unit, and 1 year warranty on motor. Key Features - High strength powder coating including inside the drum - Thick rubber lined drum - Large 1/2"" solid shafts with thick rubber rollers - Heavy duty sealed ball bearings - Seam welded, durable base with dual motor support brackets - Easy on/off nylon locking drum lid knobs - Longer lasting drive belt All New Heavy Duty Tumbler. This tumbler is comparable to Thumler's Tumbler Model B High Speed. It is the best way to go for tumbling rocks

Review: Upgrade From Thumler's Tumbler Model B - I currently have 5 rock tumblers, and this is the best one. It is large, quiet and made from quality parts. It is clearly a copy of a Thumler's Tumbler Model B (not a bad thing) with some quality upgrades, offered at a lower price. I had never heard of this brand and neither had anyone in my rockhounding club. Similar to Thumler's, you cannot buy from them directly and must utilize a 3rd party, but they appear to be a legit if not low-key company. On this Rebel model made by Xtreme, the nuts used to secure the lid were upgraded from pressed wing nuts and washers (used on a Model B) to single nuts encased in plastic that are easier to finger tighten. The axles and bearings also appear to be higher grade steel and are more robust. There does not appear to be many other differences. In fact, this Rebel model and the Model B are so similar they even use the same drive belts. FYI assembly is required for the Rebel. You will need to mount the motor to the tumbler base. Oddly, the motor only uses 3 mounting points but has four threaded posts and the written instructions do not mention the four posts at all. I am guessing Xtreme just bought generic Chinese motors that were not made specifically for their tumbler but fit their purpose. I don't see many other ways the motor can be mounted so I do not think it was to provide more mounting options. Good tumbler overall will probably buy another one.
Review: A slow tumble is good, not bad - My new Rebel17 arrived yesterday and I have not yet started filling it for my next run. Before doing so I want to comment on the mistaken idea several reviewers have that this machine tumbles too slow. Au contraire, the slower speed is why I acquired it as the slow speed gives rocks some protection from bruising, fractures, and unwanted chipping as they bang up against each other throughout the tumbling process. Fast tumbled rocks are more likely to crack or break as they hit each other than those going through a slower and gentler sliding grind. We want to polish them, not punish them. I've only been tumbling rocks for 7 years and don't have the experience of some of the veterans who post videos filled with instructive information on sites like YouTube, but have tumbled enough rocks through the 5 tumblers I own to know what works better and best and what can be improved. My first 2 tumblers purchased were / are National Geo. They have functioned reliably and have produced some beautiful specimens, but even in their smaller capacity there have been rocks damaged in the process from time to time. Always a disappointment to find damaged rocks in your barrel when they've been tumbling a week. I also have a Lortone that gives satisfaction but it too tumbles on the fast side. The 3 tumblers hold 1.5, 2 to 3 pounds of rocks but I find many larger rocks showing hints of color and patterns too big for a smaller barrel. The desire to find and polish rocks can drive a budding rock hound to spend more and more time hunting, collecting, and polishing them. Most especially when one is retired, has the time, and lives in Colorado where intriguing rocks can be found even in one's own back yard. So many rocks! To process them more quickly I acquired a Thumler Model B with a large capacity barrel that has room for larger rocks. It too rotates fast but other than breaking 2 drive belts in 3 years of use it has been reliable. Two years ago I acquired the 5th tumbler, a Tumble Vibe vibrating tumbler that holds 10 pounds of rock. It is not - I repeat - not intended or designed to run or shape rocks through stage 1. Doing so risks damaging your barrel. Vibratory tumblers do process rocks faster in stages 2 through 4. A load of rocks properly and well prepared in a rotating tumbler in stage 1 will go through stages 2, 3, and 4 in a vibratory tumbler in less than 2 weeks. However there are design issues complicating the use of a vibrating system, so be aware of possible complications if you are thinking of acquiring one. For ease of use and the advertised slower speed I decided to purchase the Rebel 17 and look forward to seeing the inner beauty revealed in the larger rocks that found their way home with me. You know how that is ... And as an aside, a final thought on the question ''can God make a rock too heavy for God to lift?'' Apart from the absurdity of the question, consider God is not limited to being the singular lifter of said rock, but the lifting action that moves it. If God were a part of speech, God is more Verb than Noun.

## Features

- Large 17lb Capacity Stainless Steel hexagon drum with removable rubber liner
- Heavy Duty Powder Coating
- Fan cooled motor made ideally for Rock Tumbling
- Most durable of its class
- Quiet rock tumbler
- Low Speed motor, drum runs at 20rpm

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09LSV517G |
| Best Sellers Rank | #100,622 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #25 in Kids' Rock Tumblers |
| Body Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Extreme Tumblers |
| Brand Name | Extreme Tumblers |
| Color | black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 205 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Included Components | removable rubber liner |
| Item Weight | 17 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Extreme Tumblers |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | ET-KM001 |
| Model Number | ET-KM001 |
| UPC | 764227203414 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Extreme Tumblers
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Model Name:** ET-KM001
- **Item Weight:** 17 Pounds
- **Body Material:** Stainless Steel

## Images

![Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler - Stainless Steel Drum, Powder Coated Heavy Duty - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dAiDZQdIL.jpg)
![Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler - Stainless Steel Drum, Powder Coated Heavy Duty - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UE4Yr+0OL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Upgrade From Thumler's Tumbler Model B
*by B***R on October 1, 2022*

I currently have 5 rock tumblers, and this is the best one. It is large, quiet and made from quality parts. It is clearly a copy of a Thumler's Tumbler Model B (not a bad thing) with some quality upgrades, offered at a lower price. I had never heard of this brand and neither had anyone in my rockhounding club. Similar to Thumler's, you cannot buy from them directly and must utilize a 3rd party, but they appear to be a legit if not low-key company. On this Rebel model made by Xtreme, the nuts used to secure the lid were upgraded from pressed wing nuts and washers (used on a Model B) to single nuts encased in plastic that are easier to finger tighten. The axles and bearings also appear to be higher grade steel and are more robust. There does not appear to be many other differences. In fact, this Rebel model and the Model B are so similar they even use the same drive belts. FYI assembly is required for the Rebel. You will need to mount the motor to the tumbler base. Oddly, the motor only uses 3 mounting points but has four threaded posts and the written instructions do not mention the four posts at all. I am guessing Xtreme just bought generic Chinese motors that were not made specifically for their tumbler but fit their purpose. I don't see many other ways the motor can be mounted so I do not think it was to provide more mounting options. Good tumbler overall will probably buy another one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A slow tumble is good, not bad
*by L***A on November 10, 2025*

My new Rebel17 arrived yesterday and I have not yet started filling it for my next run. Before doing so I want to comment on the mistaken idea several reviewers have that this machine tumbles too slow. Au contraire, the slower speed is why I acquired it as the slow speed gives rocks some protection from bruising, fractures, and unwanted chipping as they bang up against each other throughout the tumbling process. Fast tumbled rocks are more likely to crack or break as they hit each other than those going through a slower and gentler sliding grind. We want to polish them, not punish them. I've only been tumbling rocks for 7 years and don't have the experience of some of the veterans who post videos filled with instructive information on sites like YouTube, but have tumbled enough rocks through the 5 tumblers I own to know what works better and best and what can be improved. My first 2 tumblers purchased were / are National Geo. They have functioned reliably and have produced some beautiful specimens, but even in their smaller capacity there have been rocks damaged in the process from time to time. Always a disappointment to find damaged rocks in your barrel when they've been tumbling a week. I also have a Lortone that gives satisfaction but it too tumbles on the fast side. The 3 tumblers hold 1.5, 2 to 3 pounds of rocks but I find many larger rocks showing hints of color and patterns too big for a smaller barrel. The desire to find and polish rocks can drive a budding rock hound to spend more and more time hunting, collecting, and polishing them. Most especially when one is retired, has the time, and lives in Colorado where intriguing rocks can be found even in one's own back yard. So many rocks! To process them more quickly I acquired a Thumler Model B with a large capacity barrel that has room for larger rocks. It too rotates fast but other than breaking 2 drive belts in 3 years of use it has been reliable. Two years ago I acquired the 5th tumbler, a Tumble Vibe vibrating tumbler that holds 10 pounds of rock. It is not - I repeat - not intended or designed to run or shape rocks through stage 1. Doing so risks damaging your barrel. Vibratory tumblers do process rocks faster in stages 2 through 4. A load of rocks properly and well prepared in a rotating tumbler in stage 1 will go through stages 2, 3, and 4 in a vibratory tumbler in less than 2 weeks. However there are design issues complicating the use of a vibrating system, so be aware of possible complications if you are thinking of acquiring one. For ease of use and the advertised slower speed I decided to purchase the Rebel 17 and look forward to seeing the inner beauty revealed in the larger rocks that found their way home with me. You know how that is ... And as an aside, a final thought on the question ''can God make a rock too heavy for God to lift?'' Apart from the absurdity of the question, consider God is not limited to being the singular lifter of said rock, but the lifting action that moves it. If God were a part of speech, God is more Verb than Noun.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top tier equipment at this price point.
*by A***F on December 16, 2025*

Quite good. So much quieter than most tumblers on the market. Things to know: unit is fairly large so consider the quantity of rocks you intend to tumble and buy accordingly. You will likely need ceramic tumbling media to fill excess space. After 4 months of use, I am seeing some wear on one of the rubber rollers. Replacement parts are available from the manufacturer.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler
- Polly Plastics Rock Tumbler Grit and Polish Refill & Ceramic Tumbling Filler Media - Silicone Carbide Polisher Grit - Rock Polish Supplies & Accessories
- 5 LBS 5/16" x 5/8" Large Ceramic Media for Rock Tumbling – Ceramic Tumbling Media for Rock Polisher, Use with Rock Tumbler Grit, Protects Rocks, Reusable, Rock Tumbling Supplies(8mm x 16 mm)

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