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Post by phil on Jun 2, 2013 0:06:51 GMT -5
I remember it was about tumbling large batches of cut shapes and selling them at rock shows at something like $5 each or 3 for $10 or some such. Rings any bells with anyone? I need to re-read the thread so I can set up my vibe for the same kind of tumbling. Thanks! Phil
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 2, 2013 0:43:18 GMT -5
sounds like one of bikerRandy's threads.
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 2, 2013 0:45:19 GMT -5
type this into google "bikerrandy pendents site:forum.rocktumblinghobby.com"
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 2, 2013 10:26:24 GMT -5
Wow, I just tried that search. I didn't realize that I had so much crap on the internet! lol Phil, I really got going on the tumble-pendants when I figured out that it could be done much faster from slabs. That was Daniel's fault, he sent me my first slab ever (candy cane jasper). Now I have "saws". Honestly, my first few batches were done with a tile saw from Home Depot and a vibe tumbler, you simply tumble the shapes as you would any other rock. The only thing I change is the polish time. I run them in polish for a whole week.
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Post by NatureNut on Jun 2, 2013 11:06:10 GMT -5
Randy's biker pendants are famous!
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 2, 2013 12:15:48 GMT -5
I still have some of that Candy Cane Jasper somewhere
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Post by phil on Jun 3, 2013 14:41:13 GMT -5
Thanks! I've got boxes and boxes of slabs I've been cutting for years, and if I can figure out the steps, it'll be a lot better for me than hand cabbing each one.
Phil
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 3, 2013 15:23:32 GMT -5
just rough shape (on side of blade or maybe quick on course wheel) and vibe tumble. can glue on bail, or face drill, or wire wrap. that's what I do when I make a batch of pendants for a kids event or something.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2013 15:56:29 GMT -5
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Post by phil on Jun 3, 2013 18:00:27 GMT -5
Thanks all! I guess my lot-o is going to get a workout!
Phil
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