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Post by grumpybill on Jun 30, 2017 14:04:02 GMT -5
I've been lurking and learning in the Tumbling section for several weeks and decided I should sign up and introduce myself.
Some background:
My grand-kids and I often pick up “pretty stones” along paths and out of people's landscaping, so I got the brainstorm to try shaping and polishing some.
Started watching eBay and got a smokin' deal on a 3lb. tumbler that had never been used.
I spent my working years in the masonry industry. Always enjoyed working with stone, but most of my experience was with sandstone and limestone with an occasional granite gig. I'm pretty good with a hammer and chisel, own a small wet saw and a dremel and have access to saws with blades up to 60”.
Later, I'll start a thread in the Tumbling section about all the mistakes I've made with my first run.
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Post by wigglinrocks on Jun 30, 2017 14:17:59 GMT -5
Later, I'll start a thread in the Tumbling section about all the mistakes I've made with my first run. Welcome to the forum from Wisconsin . Hopefully your mistake thread is a short one .
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Post by grumpybill on Jun 30, 2017 14:26:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome.
My "mistakes" thread will NOT be short.
I made several before I even started my first batch...and one of each of the three stages I've run, so far. :-(
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jun 30, 2017 14:28:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome. My "mistakes" thread will NOT be short. I made several before I even started my first batch...and one of each of the three stages I've run, so far. :-( That's the ticket, get them all out of the way at once. Welcome to the forum!
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Post by vegasjames on Jun 30, 2017 16:15:17 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by Pat on Jun 30, 2017 16:29:02 GMT -5
Welcome from a non-tumbler in California.
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Post by manofglass on Jun 30, 2017 20:34:21 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Michigan
Walt
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Post by coloradocliff on Jun 30, 2017 20:36:43 GMT -5
A big Colorado Howdy and welcome. Cliff
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Post by MrMike on Jun 30, 2017 20:41:09 GMT -5
Welcome from Tennessee
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 1, 2017 8:47:42 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome. My "mistakes" thread will NOT be short. I made several before I even started my first batch...and one of each of the three stages I've run, so far. :-( Once you figure out these mistakes, you'll be less grumpy. Welcome to the forum!
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Post by grumpybill on Jul 1, 2017 9:12:35 GMT -5
Hopefully the meditative effects of watching and listening to the tumblers for hours on end won't take away too much of my grumpiness.
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Tommy
Administrator
Member since January 2013
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Post by Tommy on Jul 1, 2017 14:13:00 GMT -5
Welcome from northern CA!
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Post by grumpybill on Jul 2, 2017 7:53:17 GMT -5
Thank you for the warm welcomes, folks!
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Ami
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2016
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Post by Ami on Jul 2, 2017 10:16:06 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from WA!
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
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Post by zarguy on Jul 2, 2017 12:46:25 GMT -5
Welcome from Cedar City, Utah. You're here for the tumbling, but watch out! You'll soon be wanting to cut, grind & polish rock too. Lynn
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Post by grumpybill on Jul 3, 2017 7:16:57 GMT -5
You're here for the tumbling, but watch out! You'll soon be wanting to cut, grind & polish rock too. Lynn Yep. I'm already thinking about using my saw and grinders for pre-shaping the tumbling rough and taking some classes on jewelry making. <laughing>
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 4, 2017 8:55:18 GMT -5
Howdy Bill................Welcome to the group..
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rebeccaink
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2017
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Post by rebeccaink on Jul 15, 2017 13:47:48 GMT -5
Hello and welcome from Florida!
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 15, 2017 13:55:42 GMT -5
Welcome from SW WA. 60" saw? Dude!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 15, 2017 15:20:28 GMT -5
Howdy and welcome from Virginia.
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