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Rock tumbling discussion topics including rotary or vibe methods, recipes, grits, cleanup, etc. Get help from world class rock tumbling experts

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by saaz
May 26, 2024 19:29:19 GMT -5
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by jasoninsd
May 26, 2024 21:13:54 GMT -5
No New Posts Creating Cabochons - 3 Viewing

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12,295 166,193 Bruneau Ain't Mars...But It's Outta This World!
by jasoninsd
May 26, 2024 21:16:52 GMT -5
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5,175 66,808 April 2024 Wire Wrapper's Challenge
by liveoak
May 16, 2024 6:29:00 GMT -5
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1,105 15,408 Continuing education
by khara
May 26, 2024 19:18:53 GMT -5
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Show off your special projects, or finished pieces you created using alternative methods or materials, as you expand your creativity beyond simple lapidary

1,699 25,674 Macrame' Bracelet
by 1dave
May 26, 2024 9:16:04 GMT -5
No New Posts Flat Lap Polishing Methods (displays, cabs, faceting, etc.) - 4 Viewing

Share your flat lapidary techniques and outcomes! Discuss machines, grit sequences, polishing compounds, and showcase your polished flat polished rocks and gems.

140 1,870 Questions about Covington 16 inch Vibrating Lap
by HankRocks
May 26, 2024 12:43:34 GMT -5
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372 5,150 Charms as a pendant (jade and agate)
by jasoninsd
May 26, 2024 7:41:12 GMT -5
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Discussion and photos of all things related to the art of sphere making, including techniques, equipment, and showing off your finished specimens

184 3,048 My newest preform.
by Mark K
May 3, 2024 19:59:28 GMT -5

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The sub-groups herein are provided as a depository for rock sciences related posts that are specifically written in article format. Please do not post questions in these areas. Posts here are created as topic specific articles, or they are judged by staff to be exceptional and informative on a rock sciences subject, and are moved here by staff

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877 6,206 5 Incredible Things We've Already Discovered about the U.
by ThomasT
May 26, 2024 19:49:04 GMT -5
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All things rock related that don't really seem to fit into a specific category.

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May 26, 2024 15:28:00 GMT -5
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We want to see your rock slabs, fresh off the saw. Saws, blades, maintenance, refurbishing, or just cutting rocks in general

6,567 68,091 Cuts From Wednesday 5/22/24
by jasoninsd
May 26, 2024 19:12:01 GMT -5
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DIY LAPIDARY PROJECTS PAGE

2,381 28,428 Treadmill tumbler driver
by Shade
May 26, 2024 13:32:45 GMT -5
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Show us your rock specimens that are destined for a display case, or take part in our shared theme threads such as the very popular Thunderegg Thursdays, and Coprolite. Start one of your own and lets see if it grows.

3,672 47,063 Picked up some more old stock Ocean Jasper
by ThomasT
May 26, 2024 15:43:36 GMT -5
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Discussions and photos of all things related to fossils and ancient human artifacts

1,248 13,677 Neat fossil found in Western, NY on shore of Lake Ontario
by amygdule
May 20, 2024 14:58:07 GMT -5
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The meteorite board is a gathering space where meteorite enthusiasts, collectors, researchers, and artists engage in discussions, share knowledge, and showcase their passion for these extraterrestrial relics. Through a dynamic array of threads, members exchange insights on meteorite identification, classification, scientific research, creative applications, and collecting experiences.

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May 6, 2024 14:36:43 GMT -5
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9,994 137,649 Did anybody take pictures of yesterday’s northern lights?
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827 30,512 *~ OPEN ~* Cab Contest, May 2024, Theme: Small Cab ≤ 10x15mm
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3,848 33,339 Looking to buy Banded Iron or Banded Jasper
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ThomasT: Cicada breeding season gathering steam... keep your windshield washer fluid topped up... May 22, 2024 16:09:24 GMT -5
RickB: May 22, 2024 18:06:36 GMT -5
rocknrob: WHo's had an Ostrich egg? I've heard they're pretty darn good if you don't mind feeding your entire family for 2 days :D May 22, 2024 18:35:49 GMT -5
Wooferhound: Bug Porn May 23, 2024 11:11:13 GMT -5
RickB: Cicadasex May 23, 2024 12:20:08 GMT -5
Wooferhound: So where is the stamen and pistil ? May 23, 2024 12:31:59 GMT -5
ThomasT: Cicadas Gone Wild May 23, 2024 14:20:41 GMT -5
RickB: ...on spring break May 23, 2024 14:32:47 GMT -5
Wooferhound: Hearing the mating call I must go climb the tree May 24, 2024 11:54:35 GMT -5
amygdule: Western Hemlock

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RickB: A cicada motel - what happens in Hemlock stays in Hemlock. May 24, 2024 20:43:01 GMT -5 *
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ThomasT: You will likely get some Cicada windshield impacts driving over the Chickamauga Dam these days... May 25, 2024 14:21:38 GMT -5
ThomasT: Keep your windshield washer fluid topped up. May 25, 2024 14:22:11 GMT -5
RickB: Bug juice on the windshield May 25, 2024 15:43:14 GMT -5
Wooferhound: Get the washer fluid made for small birds May 25, 2024 16:24:50 GMT -5
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1dave: Not a problem in Utah - too dry? May 26, 2024 9:02:16 GMT -5
ThomasT: It appears Cicadas prefer not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry... and lots of deciduous trees. May 26, 2024 19:28:13 GMT -5
RickB: Utah periodically has hoards of grasshoppers. Bug juice on the windshields May 26, 2024 19:34:47 GMT -5 *
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