mapleann
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2019
Posts: 10
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Post by mapleann on Aug 30, 2019 11:38:26 GMT -5
Just bought a quantity of various grits from a friend and he threw in a bag of 1/8 inch steel balls. What about the pros and cons of using them in my Lot O? What grit would you use the with?
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tkvancil
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2011
Posts: 1,546
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Post by tkvancil on Aug 30, 2019 13:08:43 GMT -5
Steel balls/shot have uses such as deburring metal. However not for rock tumbling. The steel is too "soft" and will leave metallic streaks on your rocks.
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gatorflash1
spending too much on rocks
Active in Delaware Mineralogical Society, Cabchon Grinding and Polishing, 2 Thumlers B's and a UV-18
Member since October 2018
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Post by gatorflash1 on Aug 30, 2019 13:58:02 GMT -5
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