rodeodan
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Post by rodeodan on May 4, 2016 22:10:31 GMT -5
That's a nice looking batch, nicely done.
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rodeodan
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Post by rodeodan on Apr 28, 2016 9:32:38 GMT -5
That is so neat, I admire your creativity
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rodeodan
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Post by rodeodan on Apr 25, 2016 23:30:30 GMT -5
Thats crazy
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rodeodan
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Post by rodeodan on Apr 18, 2016 9:01:55 GMT -5
nice batch!
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Post by rodeodan on Mar 17, 2016 15:27:45 GMT -5
yes, just can't seem to get them done properly, even with using a vibe for the last two stages.
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Post by rodeodan on Mar 17, 2016 13:41:58 GMT -5
How did the other pieces turn out; does this process also work for regular agates etc? Why did you use 500 AO as opposed to polish? Thanks for this thread, I am going to try it out. Dan I did this test carefully to prove a point Dan. I am repeatedly SiC 30 and skipping 80-120-220 and going straight to AO 500 in the vibe from the rotary. Clear quartz is an extreme test, going from SiC 30 to AO 500. The trick is to leave the slurry thick(within reason) and not do clean outs, just weekly grit additions, and let the last coarse grit addition run 12-14 days. The SiC 30 gives a quicker grind, and breaks way down after 12-14 days to a very fine grit with the milk shake slurry. As far as using polish after the AO 500 is your choice and rather moot since it is a 1-2 day process and often gives a higher luster. Most tumbling time is spent on the roughing process. 30 grit speeds things up and skipping clean outs and 120-220 step saves energy. Thanks James, think that I'll try this with some amethyst that has been giving me headaches.
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rodeodan
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Post by rodeodan on Mar 17, 2016 9:02:04 GMT -5
How did the other pieces turn out; does this process also work for regular agates etc? Why did you use 500 AO as opposed to polish? Thanks for this thread, I am going to try it out.
Dan
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rodeodan
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Post by rodeodan on Mar 11, 2016 10:35:35 GMT -5
Now I want one... but my wife would not be pleased to hear that in the garage; she already dislikes the sound from the vibe.
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rodeodan
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Post by rodeodan on Mar 5, 2016 11:26:47 GMT -5
Your Lakers look fantastic, did you collect them yourself?
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Post by rodeodan on Feb 28, 2016 18:10:41 GMT -5
Fantastic
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Post by rodeodan on Feb 27, 2016 14:02:36 GMT -5
what a great polish, you have obsidian nailed down!
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Post by rodeodan on Feb 20, 2016 23:59:25 GMT -5
Wow, I may have to place an order soon to try that Mozambique agate
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Post by rodeodan on Feb 15, 2016 22:02:03 GMT -5
what a stellar showing
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Post by rodeodan on Feb 5, 2016 10:10:09 GMT -5
James, your photos are always so interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by rodeodan on Nov 23, 2015 11:32:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the photos, those houses are beautiful.
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Post by rodeodan on Nov 8, 2015 22:26:04 GMT -5
Very envious that you can collect stone like that
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Post by rodeodan on Oct 20, 2015 12:12:42 GMT -5
great batch!
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Post by rodeodan on Oct 16, 2015 18:23:19 GMT -5
Those are remarkable!
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Post by rodeodan on Oct 14, 2015 11:22:14 GMT -5
Those are a lot nicer than what I can get
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Post by rodeodan on Oct 4, 2015 20:24:57 GMT -5
Sir, those are amazing!!
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