Cannabis Machinery Updates & Industry News - Python Industries

Looking for the story of our inventor and president? A review of our innovative tumble trimmers? Need-to-know tips for new growers? You can find all that and more right here. As a company founded by a former farmer with friends in the industry, it’s always been the mission of Tom’s Tumbler™ to ensure you have all the knowledge, equipment, and resources needed for better hemp processing and trimming. Discover anything from stories to news that can help your business thrive!

The Basics of Bud Processing Equipment

Posted by Tom's Tumbler on Jun 2nd 2022

In the earlier days of trimming hemp, growers had to use handheld shears to carefully and manually trim off the bud leaves. This was a very tedious process, and it often resulted in uneven trimming. To correct this, growers soon developed trimming machines to expedite the process, saving time whi …

What You Need to Know About Hemp Harvest Equipment

Posted by Tom's Tumbler on May 20th 2022

Farming hemp has become an increasingly popular practice in the United States since legalization. Although hemp has been harvested for decades for the fibrous plant material, it has more recently been farmed for the oil produced in the hemp flower. If you’ve ever looked into growing and harvest …

The Best Trimming Machines for Independent Growers

Posted by Tom's Tumbler on Apr 20th 2022

In order to dramatically cut costs in your business, save in the long run, and still produce a hand-trimmed quality, you need a more sustainable solution to your trimming methods than manual labor. Our bladeless trimming machines are the perfect solution for your farm. They are quiet, fast, relia …

Hand Trimmed, Machine Trimmed, or Both?

Posted by Tom's Tumbler on Jan 14th 2022

When it comes to cannabis trimming, every operator faces the same question: hand-trimmed or machine-trimmed? Each method has its place but efficiency, consistency, and cost are major factors for most growers. Industry experts at Python recommend using machine trimming for speed and consistency, fol …

4 Ways to Optimize Your Hemp Processing Workflow

Posted by Tom's Tumbler on Nov 22nd 2021

Now that you’ve cultivated your flower expertly and began harvesting your crop for the year, it is time to begin processing hemp buds for sale on the market. Of course, this process can be done without the aid of heavy machinery, but certain additions can greatly improve the speed and efficiency …

The Pros and Cons of Freezing Fresh Flower

Posted by Tom's Tumbler on Nov 18th 2021

To freeze or not to freeze? This is the question many growers are asking themselves. Freezing fresh bud is a technique that many farmers resort to following a surplus in flower supply and shifting consumer demands. By freezing fresh trim, growers are able to preserve large portions of their ha …

Stories of Success

One of the best ways to learn is by hearing from others who have been in your shoes. That’s why our blog includes posts from company founder and namesake, Tom Bruggemann, to give you an idea of what your personal hemp trimming experience with a tumbler trimmer or Python system might look like.

Informative Reviews

Wading through a series of products can make it difficult to know which one will be right for you. That’s why we have tumbler reviews to give you the low-down on what people think of our trimmers and how they can best meet your needs. Hear what our various models have done for other customers and what they can do for your grow operation.

Helpful Tips and Tricks

Don’t worry if you don’t know the right technique for hemp processing, trimming, or bucking. We’ve got great guides that can lead you through the process so you can spend less time figuring things out and more time doing. Time is money when you’re growing bud, after all!