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Post by tkvancil on Sept 8, 2014 11:57:43 GMT -5
Yeee Ha! Damn the torpedoes indeed! You got some real beauties there. I've cut lakers in the past. Basically chopped 'em in half and tumbled 'em. Might make them less valuable but not to me. I have a bunch of larger one in waiting right now. My plan for them is to tumble them for 3 or 4 weeks and see what I can see. With any luck they will reveal something interesting to cut through. Next cut and finish the tumble
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 8, 2014 11:47:08 GMT -5
It would be interesting to see how those would look if put in a vibe just as they are. I would think that with a 50 / 50 mix of that coral and small ceramics they would shine over most of each piece.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 8, 2014 9:30:52 GMT -5
Why are the instructions less than helpful? The ones that came with my rotaries weren't quite right either. Must be some kind of warranty thing.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 6, 2014 18:40:34 GMT -5
I got a UV18, 10# of Snowflake, 5# of Apache tears, 10# of Lakers, and 5# of Sea Jasper along with an extra bowl for the UV and a 12# lortone barrel back in April. Nice birthday presents. I have roughed the Snowflake and Tears. They were the first things in the 12# barrel. The obsidian along with some glass and a bunch of ceramic are now happily gyrating around in the vibe with 240 grit. Five hours into the run and the grit is no longer recognizable as such. Here is the part where I should have listened .... This is the third use for the UV. First time I filled as per the instructions. Second time a little more, almost to the top of the cone. This time I listened to all the knowledgeable RTH'ers and filled it all the way to the top of the cone perhaps a little higher. The action is fantastic and most remarkably the noise level is way less than the first two times I used it. Methinks that maybe the chipping problem I had the first two times may go away as well. So glad this board exists. It would of taken me a lot longer to figure this out on my own.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 6, 2014 18:19:52 GMT -5
You'll be happy with the box Nick. Good score!
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 6, 2014 15:05:00 GMT -5
Those are amazing shots. I would guess that to the naked eye the 220 would look really smooth. I just started my obsidian in the UV18, 240 grit today .... also have fingers crossed.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 6, 2014 11:29:46 GMT -5
Always excited to see your tumbles. This one is as usual top notch. Love all the eyes! Very nice and thanks for the show.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 4, 2014 13:23:12 GMT -5
I have read the guidelines and am not sure what I have in mind is okay to do here. I thought I should ask and go from there.
I have two older knives, 1970's or older as my best guess. They belonged to my uncle who was an avid fisherman and hunter. They sit in a drawer doing nothing now for 10 years. I would like to see them go to someone who could use and appreciate them. One is Wildcat brand and the other Buffalo Skinner. Bone or antler handles, one has a sheath.
I thought I might trade them for rough or slabs.
Does that violate the rules here? Are they legal to ship? Any feedback appreciated.
Edit .... looked it up and it is okay to ship as long as packaged safely.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 4, 2014 10:44:37 GMT -5
About $180 for a 4# Lot-O or Thumlers vibe. About $250 for a 4# Ultra Sonic. Maybe why we don't have a lot of users?
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 4, 2014 9:35:33 GMT -5
No 100 degree days so far here in the flat lands. Had several last summer. Our tomatoes are still alive and producing. The garlic also has sent up new sprouts.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 4, 2014 9:28:07 GMT -5
Nice coral, I'd have picked that one up too.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 3, 2014 9:37:29 GMT -5
What connrock said.
It is also fairly easy to over oil the bushings. I've done it. The oil can leach into the motor compartment and get onto the belt and drive pulley. A little alcohol will clean that up.
I have a 33b that used to go through belts very quickly. Worn out in 5 or 6 weeks. The top of the belt was always discolored and flat. I discovered that the bottom plate in the motor compartment was bent up into the compartment. Belt would drag on the plate get loose and wear out. Bent the plate down and out of the motor compartment and it has stopped wearing belts.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 3, 2014 9:20:05 GMT -5
Montanas are one of my favorite stones. You really did those justice. Very nice work!
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 2, 2014 11:54:31 GMT -5
You did it right, alright. Nice crystals. Whatcha gunna do with them?
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 1, 2014 9:40:38 GMT -5
You cabbers impress me. Nice work all.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 1, 2014 9:31:59 GMT -5
Nice find. Has unakite colors. Always so exciting to find something like that.
Have you thought about a tile saw? Less than 100 bucks at most big box stores. With some practice you can roll larger pieces through. I once cut a fist sized geode with mine.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 1, 2014 9:26:53 GMT -5
Wowzer! Tumble up some boulders?
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 1, 2014 9:21:03 GMT -5
Blazing reds oranges and yellows against the black trees in the foreground ... beautiful! Very nice pictures. Don't give the camera all the credit you framed them.
Had a really inexpensive 35mm when I was a teen. At the minimum light where the shutter would actually open sunset pictures came out with some interesting color shifts. Red , orange even purple ... still have some of those pics somewhere.
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 1, 2014 9:12:18 GMT -5
Always rewarding to do self collected material. Your fave is mine too and the mossy stuff is way cool.
Curios ... with all the vugs how did you handle cleaning between stages?
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 1, 2014 9:09:20 GMT -5
Nice batch. The heart in the close up is awesome. Like the dalmation a lot too.
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