plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by plumberinaz on Jul 29, 2014 1:23:16 GMT -5
Crazy man... Glad your ok!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on Jul 23, 2014 14:50:31 GMT -5
It has been delivered to Shotgunner..
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 26, 2014 22:19:03 GMT -5
Sorry Been super busy and haven't had a chance to look through the box but I have it!! Sorry for the delay!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 3, 2014 9:18:13 GMT -5
Okay, I just finished a tumbling run. As I mentioned previously in this thread I use a rotary tumbler for the coarse stage then move to the Lot-O using one bowl for the next two stages and a separate bowl for the polish stage. But contrary to that, my thought was that the separate bowl was not needed. I took connrock's advice and poured the rinse water from the 120/220 stage into a wine glass. Then moved to the pre-polish stage. Completed that and waited two more days to check the water in the wine glass. It was crystal clear with nothing in the bottom. I tossed the water, filled the wine glass with some cheap wine (I don't drink the good stuff and celebrated (cheers)the knowledge that I do a good job of washing the bowls. Inspired by the results of the rinse water test, or maybe it was the cheap wine , I used the same bowl for the polish stage. The rocks came out looking as beautiful as ever. I'm not trying to change anybody's mind about having a separate bowl, I mean, after all I do have a separate bowl. In the end there are many ways to skin a cat so to speak. Both ways, one or two bowls, work well for me. What's best is what works for you. I rest my case...
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 31, 2014 20:47:00 GMT -5
Very niiiice, it looks like it was made from ice Yea! It is a light pink color.. Very pretty some rainbow flash inside at the top of the cleavage!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 31, 2014 17:14:50 GMT -5
Sorry it took me so long to get a pic of this heart... But this week was hectic at work!! Anyway here is my Rose Quartz heart i carved with my saw and dremel.
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 27, 2014 10:40:14 GMT -5
Awesome Job on the heart man!!! I'll post a pic of the heart i made this weekend later on!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 25, 2014 1:06:42 GMT -5
Welcome from Phoenix,Arizona!! There is some good Agates to be found up near Lake Havasu... Went rockhounding on the Colorado river last year some good materials!! Enjoy the forum!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 24, 2014 14:21:22 GMT -5
That is awesome!!! I want to get some Dino bone looks like fun to work with!!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 24, 2014 12:15:43 GMT -5
I don't see the big deal about the extra barrel... If you spend literally 1-2 min if that you can clean your barrel out for the next stage. None of my rocks come out scratched or anything when polished, You just gotta make sure you clean them out good!!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 21, 2014 9:44:27 GMT -5
Doesn't look like chrysocolla to me... Not sure what it is? Its a interesting rock for sure! Hope someone else with more knowledge then me can help ya out!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 19, 2014 10:13:38 GMT -5
Nice Haul! Some beautiful colors and patterns in those!!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 19, 2014 10:11:26 GMT -5
I am so lucky to have a Pixie and cab inside. The only thing I have to do outside is cut! I cut a bunch and then cab when it is to hot! Sheri Nice setup for sure... That's my plan when I manage to move out of here. It would be nice to have a dedicated room with AC and some good ventilation!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 19, 2014 9:39:34 GMT -5
Absolutely amazing cab!!! Thank you!!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 19, 2014 1:35:33 GMT -5
Tumbleon, You don't use any pellets or media in your tumbles?
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 18, 2014 23:07:41 GMT -5
That'll really be sweet when you're done- you can already see that. Yea!! I am excited about this cab and the many more that are to come from this material!!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 18, 2014 16:08:18 GMT -5
what a slice of color ! progress is occurring finely now I know where to get some spectrolite mostly I am planning on making some hearts out of this stuff... Ill holler at you when i do!!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 18, 2014 16:05:25 GMT -5
Some awesome rocks you found there!!!
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plumberinaz
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Post by plumberinaz on May 18, 2014 15:55:56 GMT -5
I have been busy slabbing and cabbing in my spare time.. It has been surprisingly nice out in Phoenix still despite it being half way thru May! No complaints here!
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