miramira777
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2017
Posts: 18
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Post by miramira777 on Sept 18, 2017 15:46:06 GMT -5
I just started rock tumbling, after finding some pretty rocks on the beach. I had a tumbler as a kid and have always loved rocks, but now I may be addicted to them! Guess better these kinds of rocks rather than the ones of a drug nature. 😉
I'm from the very northwestern area of Washington, right close to Canada. I am mostly focused on beach combing. I know a little about rocks, gemstones, minerals etc. But I am having the darndest time identifying some of my finds. I am mid-stage 2 with my first load. Having patience is proving difficult as I just want to see my rocks done!! But I know I must force myself to wait. I have a 3lb, rubber barrel tumbler, running day and night in my apartment.
I look forward to learning more and utilizing other's knowledge to further deepen my near-obsession with purdy rocks! It's about all I can think about right now and I wish I could spend all my time on the beach bringing in hoards of rocks. 😆
Thank you in advance for any and all help!
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Post by Pat on Sept 18, 2017 15:56:28 GMT -5
Welcome from California. Not a tumbler, but there are many terrific tumblers on RTH, including the best tumblers in the world.
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Post by manofglass on Sept 18, 2017 15:59:20 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Michigan
Walt
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Post by coloradocliff on Sept 18, 2017 16:25:51 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Colorado and a big howdy. You are so lucky to live in such a gorgeous place. Lots of good material washes up. Post some clear pictures with a number on each picture and you will get your rocks ided . In a few weeks and by the time you have a 100 posts or so you will have a good idea of what you are collecting and how to tumble it. Bet that you already know that you need more and bigger tumblers. Christmas is coming and you might start hinting now. grin..
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Post by wigglinrocks on Sept 18, 2017 18:14:56 GMT -5
Welcome from Wisconsin . Good that you are admitting your addiction , you're on your way to a life long obsession .
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Post by vegasjames on Sept 18, 2017 20:23:14 GMT -5
Welcome from Nevada.
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 18, 2017 20:45:34 GMT -5
Welcome from the other end of the state.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 18, 2017 23:14:49 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum by way of Michigan. Many here that will help you achieve your rock polishing goals like you I have rocks tumbling now and I feel ya! It's not easy being patient but it does pay big dividends in the end. Good Luck ~Duke
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Sept 19, 2017 0:32:32 GMT -5
Welcome again from the green state. I mean Colorado. You in the right place no for help with your addiction but the encouragement you get to feed it.by the way you can't tumble drug rocks because they crack.
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miramira777
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2017
Posts: 18
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Post by miramira777 on Sept 19, 2017 18:46:35 GMT -5
Thank you all!!
I don't have room for more or a bigger tumbler, unfortunately! The thought HAS tumbled in my mind a bit though. 😉
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Post by coloradocliff on Sept 19, 2017 23:40:46 GMT -5
Welcome again from the green state. I mean Colorado. You in the right place no for help with your addiction but the encouragement you get to feed it.by the way you can't tumble drug rocks because they crack. The Green State Frank? Thought our state was now called " The New Smokey Mountain State" Sheesh I don't get out much.
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Sept 20, 2017 0:23:02 GMT -5
Thank you all!! I don't have room for more or a bigger tumbler, unfortunately! The thought HAS tumbled in my mind a bit though. 😉 Well sorry to break the news to you. When your a member here your rocks and machines have a strange way of multiplying by them selves. At least thats what i tell the wife unit.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 20, 2017 8:41:37 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum......
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Post by MrMike on Sept 20, 2017 18:48:59 GMT -5
Welcome from Tennessee
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