cardiobill
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by cardiobill on Jul 11, 2012 19:14:59 GMT -5
Just finished my first batch using my new lot o vibe tumbler. All I can say is wow and thanks to everyone who suggested I should consider getting one. Firstly, it it actually fun just to be able to watch the rocks tumble (or maybe I'm just easily amused). I also liked being able to just pull out a rock or heart to see how it was doing. Nex,t it is so much faster. I did rough grind in the rotary but from there it was less than a week. Lastly, it did a great job on both the rocks and hearts. I got a whole lot o love for this tumbler Mixed stuff, mostly ohio flint but there are some agate/ jaspers as well My hearts My favorites Thanks for looking Bill
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Jul 11, 2012 19:23:24 GMT -5
Yeah Bill,the Lot-o is a goodun.Good job! When you get totally hooked,if you aint already,get another one and you can really put 'em out.Or do you have a double? ;D.The hearts are sweet!
snuffy
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 11, 2012 19:28:09 GMT -5
I am officially jealous of all you lot-o owners, can't wait till I can fit one in the budget. Those all look great, good job Bill
Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 11, 2012 19:28:28 GMT -5
You didn't mention that it saves a ton of grit.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 11, 2012 19:58:13 GMT -5
Fantastic Bill! Your hearts are beautiful and your tumble stones too. So glad to hear you got your Lott and are going full steam ahead. Careful... watching the action is mesmerizing, LOL. Jo
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rockingthenorth
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rockingthenorth on Jul 11, 2012 20:03:34 GMT -5
Nice batch Bill they all are nice and shiny and love the hearts
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jul 12, 2012 11:19:24 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. Snuffy- I have a single lot-o. As far as upgrading to a double I have learned in a short time with this hobby to never say never Jugglerguy- you are so right. Couldn't believe most stages only required a 1/2 teaspoon ofgrit and polish Bill
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jul 12, 2012 14:36:52 GMT -5
Wow, great finish on those!
thinking about getting me a vib for doing the final polish
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Post by Pat on Jul 12, 2012 15:15:30 GMT -5
Those are really shiny, and the hearts are special.
What's the difference between a Lot-o tumbler and any other tumbler?
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Post by talkingstones on Jul 12, 2012 15:41:17 GMT -5
Pat: Lot-O can handle bigger stones, basically anything that you can fit it it, it will tumble. Also does a great job on the stone, but the ultra vibe does too from what I've seen.
Bill: Great tumble!!!! No, it's not just you. It is a ton of fun to watch the stones tumble! You're going to have a lot of fun with this machine! It's a work horse and should last you!!! Good luck and have fun!
Cathy
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 13, 2012 20:41:33 GMT -5
Shiny!! Yep, vibes are the only way to go.
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Post by roy on Jul 13, 2012 21:02:25 GMT -5
looking good ! like the hearts
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jul 13, 2012 22:29:56 GMT -5
Thanks everyone Randy I used the lot-o instructions based on an old post of yours Thanks Bill
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herchenx
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Post by herchenx on Jul 13, 2012 23:29:05 GMT -5
vibes for sure, I love my UV (it's doing it's thing as we speak!)
Nice batch, I like that Ohio flint a lot/
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