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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 8, 2011 13:55:27 GMT -5
Nice!
Congrats!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 8, 2011 13:53:39 GMT -5
So close! Congrats Dan!
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 7, 2011 16:30:01 GMT -5
I'm glad I came across this thread! I've been using super glue on a nail and 24 hrs in the freezer made no difference at all, except the nails were cold to hold onto! I'll try heat next time. Why not hold the cab and let the nail drop? Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 7, 2011 14:59:55 GMT -5
1. Jim Stafford, Spiders and Snakes 2. The Beatles, Fixing a Hole 3. Lynyrd Skynrd, Tuesday's Gone 4. Neil Diamond, Forever in Blue Jeans 5. Sound of Silence, Simon & Garfunkel 6. Blondie, Heart of Glass 7. Queen, Killer Queen 8. Willie Nelson, On the Road Again 9. Cheap Trick, I Want You To Want Me 10. The Police, Don’t Stand So Close To Me
Thanks for the contest Beef!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 3, 2011 13:56:09 GMT -5
I knew I was going to start a religious war with my comment. You guys are obviously going to believe what you want and I won't try to convince you otherwise. Changes in weather patterns like Mel listed are precisely what is predicted and local variation in temperature (either geographic or temporal) has no bearing on the overall trend. And yes, I'm quite aware of Earth's climate changes in it's geologic history: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/All_palaeotemps.pngWe can either deny that global warming is occurring or we can choose to live our lives conservatively because the potential downside is catastrophic. If it turns out that we were wrong, then we haven't lost anything. In fact, we'll have more carbon based fuel to burn in the future, less toxic waste in the ecosystem, etc. I, for one, prefer not to soil the nest. Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 3, 2011 13:28:49 GMT -5
What Lee said. Some burnish longer; it doesn't hurt as long as you have enough cushion that the rocks aren't banging together.
Yes, you're removing all the residue. Some claim that the burnish acts as an additional polish step, but I'm skeptical.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 2, 2011 13:57:24 GMT -5
You definitely have to learn to enjoy it. If it's still below zero where you are, take cup of boiling water outside and throw it in the air. That's always good for a few minutes of entertainment.
Hate to break it to you Curt, but this type of weather is a predicted as a result of global warming.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 1, 2011 13:56:00 GMT -5
Congratulations on the beautiful finds!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 31, 2011 13:58:55 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that, Mel. Pitted rock is the pits. (Sorry for the bad pun.) It seems like I don't see the pits until they're filled with polish and then I can't get it out. I'm going to have to get a dry cleaning sprayer.
The UltraVibes can be very aggressive, but I'm surprised you had so much trouble with banged up/misshapen cabs. It seems like there is no such thing as too much filler, but you know that already. That's why I'm surprised.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 31, 2011 12:16:12 GMT -5
Don, I would hate to see an SiC wheel explode. That guy was lucky it didn't take out an eye or some teeth. Yet another reason I'm glad I switched to diamond.
Yes, my expando drums are clearly stamped with a top speed---and don't run them without a belt in place!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 27, 2011 14:01:02 GMT -5
I would really consider buying used---that will leave you a little money left over for a grinder. Highland Park is the Cadillac of saws, but Star Diamond, Beacon Star, Lortone, Covington, Great Western are all good saws and easily overhauled (except for the vise).
It's nice to have another Minnesotan on the board. Welcome!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 27, 2011 13:44:40 GMT -5
Even if you have to rebuild some of it, in my opinion...
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 24, 2011 13:32:24 GMT -5
The grits should be standard for all rotary tumblers: Step 1 60/90 Step 2 120/220 Step 3 500 or 600 Step 4 polish
You should be able to measure the packets; my guess is that they're each about a tablespoon.
Many of us add an AO 1000 step before the prepolish. Some burnish after each stage, some just before polish. I burnish after polish. Experiment and see what you like best. Borax is fine. I have used dish soap while tumbling; it seems to help with the cleanup after each stage.
The Rock Shed is a good place to buy grit and polish; good prices and excellent service. They also sell tumbling rough and tumblers (when you're ready for a bigger one).
Patience is a definite virtue in tumbling. The first stage should go at least a month.
Hope that helps.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 24, 2011 13:08:00 GMT -5
I wish I needed more, but I bet I have about 35 lbs. from last time I ordered from them.
That's a great deal!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 24, 2011 13:03:58 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that, Harley!
Wow! Curt and I have something in common: I don't drink, either. But I can still commiserate. I had a computer that killed it's hard drive about every 2 yrs. After the 3rd drive, I finally gave up on it. I'm just waiting for the day when one of my drives dies on my other 2 computers.
After you get your new computer set up, go to the local warehouse store and get a back up drive. $100 is worth the saved aggravation.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 22, 2011 9:41:50 GMT -5
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 18, 2011 13:38:35 GMT -5
My opinion is only going to make matters worse...LOL I like #1 if you're using only gold wire, but I think it might look very nice with gold overall and silver accent wrapped around the fracture and a little extra pointing down as in #2...I don't know how to actually do that, but it's what popped into my head. Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 18, 2011 13:25:37 GMT -5
Daniel: it sounds like you're talking about a vibe. The Model B is a 15 lb. rotary (no springs, no bowl). John: Yes, it was Lock, Stock, & Barrel, but they're no longer in business. Buffalo Arms has them (with 1500 rpm motor) for $160 plus shipping. www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,4583.html Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 14, 2011 15:28:44 GMT -5
Very nice Lynn! I wish I had that many wheels!
Chuck
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