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Post by HankRocks on Aug 30, 2017 6:49:56 GMT -5
Here's a few I just pulled out of polish last night, plus one Vib Lap Baker Ranch T-Egg. Montana Agate DSC_0035 by Findrocks, on Flickr Walker Ranch - Red Plume DSC_0048 by Findrocks, on Flickr Walker Ranch - RedPlume DSC_0050 by Findrocks, on Flickr Needle Peak - Moss Agate DSC_0051 by Findrocks, on Flickr Brazilian Agate - (biggest slab I have tumbled) DSC_0052 by Findrocks, on Flickr Walker Ranch - Red Plume DSC_0053 by Findrocks, on Flickr Baker Ranch Thunder-Egg Half, Vib-Lap polished. Really like the pattern in some of these, very Jasper-like DSC_0047 by Findrocks, on Flickr Have another 50 or so halves from the Geode's Kid's shop I bought already cut this past two Junes and from my friend. Trying to improve my weight attaching methodology. Henry
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Post by orrum on Aug 30, 2017 7:00:11 GMT -5
Grest job!!! Wow that tumbled Brazilian slab is the greatest!
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Post by HankRocks on Aug 30, 2017 7:23:39 GMT -5
I have come to like tumbling the Brazilian slabs as they generally take a very high polish and any quartz is almost always in the center, protected by a nice outer rim of hard agate. Some of the Red Plume biscuits are beyond me at this point as the Plume runs into the quartz and that edge get's pretty ragged in the Tumbler. It probably means I need to save those and learn to polish them on Diamond Wheels/Belts. Too many methods to learn!, Too little time!(almost said, "too many rocks"and I know that's not right and CaptBob would be reprimanding me!))
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 30, 2017 7:38:01 GMT -5
Nice set, Henry. I really like your moss heart. Those plumes are tough in a tumbler, but they still make an interesting tumble. I still give them a try also. The thunder egg is a looker, too. Great work!
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Post by HankRocks on Aug 30, 2017 8:08:14 GMT -5
The Hearts are a hit or miss in the Tumbler, get a soft spot and you get some really deformed Hearts.
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Post by captbob on Aug 30, 2017 8:08:49 GMT -5
^^ Pretty much what he said! Love the plumes, but that heart is the winner for me. Very cool t-egg, nicely done on your vibe. How are you adding weight now? I stick with no such thing as too many rocks, but with the caveat that one may lack the room for rocks. Solution: make more room! *ahem* now.. about your thread placement... forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/board/23/rock-tumbling-photos
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Post by HankRocks on Aug 30, 2017 8:35:27 GMT -5
I am using some old Bell-reducer pipe fittings caulked on with some clear glue type caulk. It takes a couple of days to dry and then holds pretty well. One advantage is that I can drop 1 or 2 lead fishing weights into the open end for added weight. Works great on round Geodes and Thundereggs. Some of the Thundereggs are odd shaped and the contact zone between the rock and the fitting is reduced and subject to not holding the bond. Need some more and different range of sizes to accommodate different size rocks might help. If I had access to Jamesp's salvage place I could probably pick up a box of them.
That is my best heart to date, finally getting the hang of the cutting and grinding for those. Helps to have material with consistent hardness.
I went back and saw the "Rock Tumbling Photo" section, dang! something else to learn!!
Will try and take a few more pictures, the hand-held ones seem to come out much better.
Henry
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Post by captbob on Aug 30, 2017 8:52:49 GMT -5
I am using some old Bell-reducer pipe fittings caulked on with some clear glue type caulk. It takes a couple of days to dry and then holds pretty well. One advantage is that I can drop 1 or 2 lead fishing weights into the open end for added weight. Works great on round Geodes and Thundereggs. Henry That is a pretty slick idea! May have to borrow that one.
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 30, 2017 9:00:06 GMT -5
HOLY MOLLY!!! Great job with those tumbles!! Two thumbs up!!!
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Post by HankRocks on Aug 30, 2017 9:43:37 GMT -5
Considering cutting one of the fittings off at an angle so that they might fit some of the lopsided rocks better. If I had access to more tools I might consider drilling and threading 3 holes in one and putting three screws in to tighten down on the rock. It could work, however I do see potential failure with that method, too much vibration would probably loosen the screws.
The perfect fitting would be something a bit flexible that I could bend to fit the shape of each rock better, no idea has popped in my head as to what type material.
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