70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Jun 26, 2014 14:47:45 GMT -5
This appears to be a Rhyolite.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Jun 5, 2014 17:56:45 GMT -5
Mine will be out of tumbler on Friday or Saturday.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on May 21, 2014 9:41:24 GMT -5
First picture: Birds Eye , Blue Lace Agates , Local Jasper , Forest Jasper
Second Picture: Green Moss Agate, Maury Mtn , Cinco De Myo , Local Agate, Striped Stone is one I got from dealer at show in Quartzite, Dunes Jasper
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on May 20, 2014 10:23:20 GMT -5
Second batch.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on May 20, 2014 10:19:54 GMT -5
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on May 20, 2014 10:17:47 GMT -5
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on May 15, 2014 13:44:57 GMT -5
I believe this is a Montana Agate. I have collected many with the same pattern. Collected on the Yellowstone River. Known as layered agate.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on May 9, 2014 10:20:54 GMT -5
Just received shipment of Blood Stone from Riverbend Lapidary. Great material and excellent service.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Apr 9, 2014 10:37:06 GMT -5
10- This looks like it could be Epidote.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Apr 8, 2014 11:47:09 GMT -5
I will be doing a full clean out on Weds. I usually let my rough 60/90 go for 10-14 days then do clean out. I will be checking all stones and adding more for next 10-14 day run. I am running two 6# lortone barrels now and will narrow down to one 6# for 220 grit.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Apr 5, 2014 10:41:25 GMT -5
I will be checking on mine on Monday to see how the tumble is going. Started with a 60/90 grit.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Mar 29, 2014 14:11:20 GMT -5
Got mine from postoffice this am. Some great rough. Camera is notworking so no picture yet. Ready to go when word is given.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Mar 27, 2014 12:27:58 GMT -5
I have no issue with people cutting/grinding/breaking before they start. I would say when they arrive start your process. Agates and Jaspers are very hard so the more time you give to the tumble the better.
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Post by 70karmann on Mar 27, 2014 10:33:45 GMT -5
Mine is waiting at post office. Will try and pick up today. Camera is not working but will try and post pics asap. I can hardly wait to get started.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Mar 17, 2014 11:23:51 GMT -5
Message sent to Roy.
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Post by 70karmann on Mar 11, 2014 10:29:24 GMT -5
I would like to enter. Sounds like fun.
Do you accept Pay Pal.
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Post by 70karmann on Mar 11, 2014 10:29:14 GMT -5
I would like to enter. Sounds like fun.
Do you accept Pay Pal.
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Post by 70karmann on Jan 31, 2014 14:42:40 GMT -5
I only use a starting grit of 60/90. All my 6# and 3# Covington Drums have never had this problem. Like Covington drums for fast action and easy clean but !!
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Post by 70karmann on Jan 31, 2014 13:07:11 GMT -5
I do not know if any one else is having this problem but please advise. I do believe Covington make excellent tumblers and I have used them for over 10 years and have barrels and machines in all sizes. So here is my problem.
On the 12# tumbler barrels I keep having the barrels wear thru just below the hose clamp. I make use the clamp is up as high on the rim as possible but again (last night) another barrel wore thru. What a mess to clean up. This is the third barrel in past three years. Covington has replaced one on warranty with no problem (great customer service).
Thinking of going back to Lortone Drums but I like the Covington.
Any helps is appreciated.
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70karmann
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Post by 70karmann on Jan 9, 2014 11:57:01 GMT -5
I have been using a product called XM-5. I put one capful in my LS-12 and one capful in the LT-10 and never have a misting issues. Product is odorless / clear / non toxic and bio degradable. I have been using the XM-5 in pure mineral oil in both saws for over 3 years now.
Product is made by HMF Oil Co Inc Estevan Sask. Canada.
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