darwinsflinch
off to a rocking start
Member since October 2023
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Post by darwinsflinch on Oct 24, 2023 10:14:37 GMT -5
If you are old enough to remember: an actual paint can on electric rollers.
Hi gang. I was recently taking care of our grand nephew and he very excitedly dragged me downstairs to show me his new rock tumbler. I was amazed. The noise, compared to what I remember from mine as a kid, was almost nonexistent. He also had a collection of beautiful stones. I can't remember ever completing a polish as kid since boredom set in after the interminable wait. Not only did I groove on his enthusiasm, I have to admit I was a little bit jealous. So as soon as I got home a couple days later I opened my brand new tumbler that I ordered (almost before getting back up the stairs) from Amazon! And just like an impatient six year old, I dumped the all rocks and shards into the hopper, added the media and some water, turned it on. Even after just three days the effect on the rocks is amazing. But you guys already know this.
Now I have a few weeks to explore, read and learn how to do it right. Glad to find your forum. Hello from Maryland, US!
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chris1956
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2022
Posts: 1,313
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Post by chris1956 on Oct 24, 2023 11:39:46 GMT -5
Welcome from Missouri.
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
Member since February 2022
Posts: 1,604
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Post by dillonf on Oct 24, 2023 20:52:33 GMT -5
Welcome
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 24, 2023 22:32:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from South Dakota! Usually we hear about grandparents passing on their love of tumbling to the grandkids...so it's refreshing to hear it's the other way around for y'all! LOL Congrats on figuring out how to post pics by the way!
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khara
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2022
Posts: 1,766
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Post by khara on Oct 24, 2023 22:36:22 GMT -5
Welcome! Fun story. It’ll be nice to connect with your nephew over this.
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Post by liveoak on Oct 25, 2023 6:18:28 GMT -5
Welcome from NW Florida
Patty
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