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Post by aDave on Aug 30, 2017 19:12:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions/info, Jugglerguy , captbob and aDave ! aDave I purchased a Nat Gel tumbler off Amazon. It's small and doesn't strike me as robust, but I figure (hope) it'll last long enough for me to cut my teeth. When you outgrow the NG tumbler, look to Thumlers or Lortone. I, myself, am a Lortone guy. I cut my teeth on a 45C. Since then, I bought a QT-66 which is two 6lb barrels. Some complain about the Thumlers smaller models being difficult in sealing the barrels. Can't speak to that at all. Lortone barrels are pretty simple...even I could figure them out. Have had no leaks or blowout issues. Parts are also readily available (for both) if you need them. Good luck in your quest. Dave
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 30, 2017 19:36:15 GMT -5
This is a good read about the flint found in your home state.
Flint Ridge Ohio
It is a great candidate for tumbling, here is some I have finished.
May be worth a trip, if you want to try digging for your own material.
You bet Luminum The Vanport chert from Flint Ridge is a pretty rock to collect and work with. There is a place called Nether's FArm where you can collect large quantities and then could use it as trading material to see other members rocks from different places. @luminum Here is a page also that will get your motor running. mcrocks.com/ftr10-1/StreeterSeptember2010.html
BTW Garagerocker is one of the best tumblers ever so don't expect your rocks to look this nice for a long, long time. Here's some rough Flint Ridge material before it has been worked. Good Luck and welcome to the party !!!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 30, 2017 22:35:52 GMT -5
Hey, coloradocliff , it looks like you linked the same thread I did for the Flint Ridge dig trip. It's a good one, worth reading twice, maybe.
I appreciate the compliment, but I don't want Luminin to get the wrong idea. The real tumbling champ around here is...
That machine makes the process almost automatic. I respect those die-hards that rotary tumble only, way more than what I do. Once you have that beautiful machine, the real secret is patience in the rough grind, which is discipline, not a skill. The rest is following directions. The skill comes in recognizing, acquiring and preparing the best rough for making good tumbles. That's the part that takes a little experience. Give him time, assuming he sticks with it, and Luminin will pick that up.
Tumble that batch and see what comes of it. No reason it can't turn out swell. You don't need a Lot-O to tumble a great batch, it's just my crutch. Make your own mistakes, newbie tumbler, that's how you learn!
Oh, and Cliff, that's a great looking pile of flint you have there. I could definitely have some fun with that.
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 30, 2017 23:14:21 GMT -5
Hey, coloradocliff , it looks like you linked the same thread I did for the Flint Ridge dig trip. It's a good one, worth reading twice, maybe.
I appreciate the compliment, but I don't want Luminin to get the wrong idea. The real tumbling champ around here is...
That machine makes the process almost automatic. I respect those die-hards that rotary tumble only, way more than what I do. Once you have that beautiful machine, the real secret is patience in the rough grind, which is discipline, not a skill. The rest is following directions. The skill comes in recognizing, acquiring and preparing the best rough for making good tumbles. That's the part that takes a little experience. Give him time, assuming he sticks with it, and Luminin will pick that up.
Tumble that batch and see what comes of it. No reason it can't turn out swell. You don't need a Lot-O to tumble a great batch, it's just my crutch. Make your own mistakes, newbie tumbler, that's how you learn!
Oh, and Cliff, that's a great looking pile of flint you have there. I could definitely have some fun with that.
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 30, 2017 23:18:17 GMT -5
Hey, coloradocliff , it looks like you linked the same thread I did for the Flint Ridge dig trip. It's a good one, worth reading twice, maybe.
I appreciate the compliment, but I don't want Luminin to get the wrong idea. The real tumbling champ around here is...
That machine makes the process almost automatic. I respect those die-hards that rotary tumble only, way more than what I do. Once you have that beautiful machine, the real secret is patience in the rough grind, which is discipline, not a skill. The rest is following directions. The skill comes in recognizing, acquiring and preparing the best rough for making good tumbles. That's the part that takes a little experience. Give him time, assuming he sticks with it, and Luminin will pick that up.
Tumble that batch and see what comes of it. No reason it can't turn out swell. You don't need a Lot-O to tumble a great batch, it's just my crutch. Make your own mistakes, newbie tumbler, that's how you learn!
Oh, and Cliff, that's a great looking pile of flint you have there. I could definitely have some fun with that. Randy you are a masterful tumbler and a pretty good gardener. Best is your photography. The vibe is a good thing but the experience and attention to detail is the main reason for dramatic success like yours. We need to get Luminin collecting that flint close to him and trading it for some of our rocks.
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Aug 31, 2017 7:13:18 GMT -5
I'm happy to say I'm planning to head out there tomorrow, despite threatening rain, to harvest some flint. I'd be excited to trade stone, I've already been poking around that thread, but haven't gotten very far, leaning more towards the informative threads.
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