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Post by captbob on Dec 2, 2017 13:08:29 GMT -5
That's worth an atta boy!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 2, 2017 14:00:30 GMT -5
That's worth an atta boy! I filled my underwear with those shiny obsidians. I'll send them to you after they have been there about a week. |
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Post by captbob on Dec 2, 2017 14:05:40 GMT -5
Reckon there is plenty of room in there for several pounds worth!
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Post by jamesp on Dec 2, 2017 14:22:08 GMT -5
I got 3 more days to complete the next load of that fine obsidian you sent years ago rockpickerforever. Will be hard to go to sleep. I will send some polished ones to you(that did not reside in the underwear). They are so beat up from all those experiments I did on them. Some probably tumbled 10 times. Mom used to say things that are 'off-color' like wearing a halter top to a wedding were 'tacky'. A deep south southern term. So tacky tumbles are on the way like red glass:  Some of that fine obsidian you sent:  |
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Post by jamesp on Dec 2, 2017 14:23:52 GMT -5
Reckon there is plenty of room in there for several pounds worth! Reckon I had that one coming. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Dec 2, 2017 14:58:16 GMT -5
I got 3 more days to complete the next load of that fine obsidian you sent years ago rockpickerforever . Will be hard to go to sleep. I will send some polished ones to you(that did not reside in the underwear). They are so beat up from all those experiments I did on them. Some probably tumbled 10 times. Mom used to say things that are 'off-color' like wearing a halter top to a wedding were 'tacky'. A deep south southern term. So tacky tumbles are on the way like red glass: Some of that fine obsidian you sent: Well, I had wanted to send you something challenging. The red just screamed cathouse to me, lol. Thought you'd appreciate it  Now work your wonders on it. Worst case scenario, you screw it up. So what? It's a learning experience! I think it will turn out swell, even if you do have no practical use for it! |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 2, 2017 15:28:52 GMT -5
I got 3 more days to complete the next load of that fine obsidian you sent years ago rockpickerforever . Will be hard to go to sleep. I will send some polished ones to you(that did not reside in the underwear). They are so beat up from all those experiments I did on them. Some probably tumbled 10 times. Mom used to say things that are 'off-color' like wearing a halter top to a wedding were 'tacky'. A deep south southern term. So tacky tumbles are on the way like red glass: Some of that fine obsidian you sent: Well, I had wanted to send you something challenging. The red just screamed cathouse to me, lol. Thought you'd appreciate it Now work your wonders on it. Worst case scenario, you screw it up. So what? It's a learning experience! I think it will turn out swell, even if you do have no practical use for it! Maybe if they polish up real nice I can use them as cathouse tokens ? When going to Ga Tech in downtown Atlanta the ladies of the night would cut through the campus. I remember cutting up and kidding with them asking for student discounts. |
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Post by MrP on Dec 2, 2017 16:41:21 GMT -5
What brand of analyzer did you use and does size matter in this case?...............................MrP
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Post by MrP on Dec 2, 2017 16:51:23 GMT -5
That is one fine batch!.............................MrP
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Post by grumpybill on Dec 2, 2017 17:23:43 GMT -5
What brand of analyzer did you use and does size matter in this case?...............................MrP Looks like a 5/8" Craftsman probe attached to a Georgia Redneck analyzer. |
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Post by MrP on Dec 2, 2017 17:29:50 GMT -5
What brand of analyzer did you use and does size matter in this case?...............................MrP Looks like a 5/8" Craftsman probe attached to a Georgia Redneck analyzer. Ah Georgia Redneck. Must be a very High end unit.............................MrP |
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Post by jamesp on Dec 2, 2017 17:34:09 GMT -5
What brand of analyzer did you use and does size matter in this case?...............................MrP Looks like a 5/8" Craftsman probe attached to a Georgia Redneck analyzer. Hey, I resemble that remark. Gotta hand it to me, back woods engineering.... It was actually very accurate lol. |
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Post by jamesp on Dec 2, 2017 17:35:34 GMT -5
Looks like a 5/8" Craftsman probe attached to a Georgia Redneck analyzer. Ah Georgia Redneck. Must be a very High end unit.............................MrP Once in a blue moon a high end unit is hatched down here. |
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zekester55
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Post by zekester55 on Dec 3, 2017 7:10:30 GMT -5
Very impressive work James, think you could do labradorite with that rig?
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Post by jamesp on Dec 3, 2017 7:36:27 GMT -5
Very impressive work James, think you could do labradorite with that rig? Living in the land of enchanted granite fine pink felspar is common here. Will give local felspar a try. If it polishes out then labradorite will be a certain target. |
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Post by MrP on Dec 4, 2017 10:09:30 GMT -5
Vibration test in spring direction with hoppers mounted and full of rocks. Range of acceptable vibration for soft rocks using basic tools. This situation is similar to a truck with stiff springs. 1) truck with no load delivers rough ride with sharp impulses. 2) truck fully loaded to specified amount delivers softer ride. Added weight is the controlling factor. Sitting in the middle of the truck is probably the smoothest ride, riding over the springs probably delivers the roughest ride. You need to figure out Air Ride for the soft ones............................MrP |
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Post by captbob on Dec 4, 2017 10:23:05 GMT -5
You need to figure out Air Ride for the soft ones............................MrP Wonder if a rubber pad between the base and the new pipe holder thingy would cushion the ride for soft rocks and still allow the motion. Or maybe between the pipe and hoppers - which would probably require a new piece of pipe. |
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Post by Wooferhound on Dec 4, 2017 10:45:29 GMT -5
Or a Variac Transformer  |
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Post by captbob on Dec 4, 2017 11:55:11 GMT -5
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 4, 2017 12:03:05 GMT -5
Or a Variac Transformer I tell you woofer. I am leaving well enough alone at this point. I have fooled around doing soft rocks and fails too many times. I have used those Variacs on heaters, well made devices. |
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