So, you want to run tumblers! But which rotary is best?

We asked 50 PiBurn owners what their favorite rotary is. No surprise—every one of them said the PiBurn is their go-to for tumblers. Their old rotaries? Collecting dust.

Here’s what they’re saying

“The PiBurn is my 5th and last rotary. So well thought out and constructed. Well worth the money.”

“PiBurn V3 build quality is amazing. We run hard during the holidays—Pi lets you sleep at night. Machined parts instead of 3D printed; changing sizes is a breeze. Switching to huge items is easier and faster. Time is money—precision is money—the Pi saves both.”

But why do people love the PiBurn so much?

Customers told us what sets PiBurn apart from the old “Plastic Fantastic” rotaries they replaced:

PiBurn vs. your old “Plastic Fantastic” rotary

1. Support & resources. Plastic Fantastic: sparse manuals/videos and slow help. PiBurn: responsive support, clear manuals, and training that backs you up.
2. Build quality. Plastic Fantastic: cheap 3D-printed parts, shaky frames. PiBurn: CNC-machined wheels, all-metal construction—even the clamp—for repeatable precision.
3. No dry-rot drama. Plastic Fantastic: O-rings that crack and skip. PiBurn: no O-ring turn-knob headaches.
4. Simplicity. Plastic Fantastic: over-engineered with more to break. PiBurn: clean, minimal design that just works.
5. Design you’re proud to show. Plastic Fantastic: …not pretty. PiBurn: professionally designed hardware that looks and feels premium.
6. True cost. Plastic Fantastic: wasted cups + limitations = $$ over time. PiBurn: versatile and consistent—pays for itself.
7. Length/size changes. Plastic Fantastic: fussy adjustments. PiBurn: quick, precise set-ups for length and width.
8. Fast swaps. Plastic Fantastic: clamp design slows you down. PiBurn: swap cups quickly and keep orders moving.
9. Wine glasses & stoppers. Plastic Fantastic: missing/poor stoppers, tricky stems. PiBurn: adjustable front stop and wheeled rear stop keep items aligned and rolling smooth.
10. Height adjustment. Plastic Fantastic: awkward. PiBurn: fast, accurate, and easy.
11. Motor placement that matters. Plastic Fantastic: motor between wheels—large handles snag. PiBurn: motor outside the wheels—big mugs rotate freely (and you don’t need to mirror artwork).
12. Community. Plastic Fantastic: little peer support. PiBurn: vibrant maker community with shared settings, tips, and real-world help.

Ready to see why makers call PiBurn their “last rotary”?

Happy PiBurning!

Len and Stan