djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Dec 4, 2018 18:52:22 GMT -5
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Dec 4, 2018 18:48:27 GMT -5
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Dec 2, 2018 18:58:30 GMT -5
Thanks all for the advice on cleaning. I started with oxalic acid and got some improvement. Then switched over to phosphoric acid (rust remover) soak overnight then scrub with a stiff bristle brush. Rinse and repeat. About 10 days of this and it is looking better each day.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Dec 2, 2018 18:51:11 GMT -5
Slightly off topic question for mossyrockhound or other textile gun users - Is the stream a mist or jet? Online videos appear to only be a mist. I've tried everything to get old paint out of crevices on a brick fireplace surround. Paint strippers removed the surface paint, but not from the holes, cracks, etc. If it wasn't in my living room I'd use a full size pressure washer on it. Would a textile gun be worth trying? Thanks! I think that it would be worth a try. My limited experience : feels like a mini pressure washer. I let the stream pass over my fingers and it is POWERFUL!! I look forward to finding new ways to use it.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 10, 2018 19:16:29 GMT -5
Thanks to all for advice on cleaning the stones. I have taken notes and ordered a textile spot cleaner. Will post results when I can. Thanks again.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 10, 2018 19:10:22 GMT -5
All good suggestions. My only advice is to be careful with acids as they may dissolve carbonite rock that you intend to keep. SIO is not a bad first choice after trying soap and water. If you have access to a textile gun, they are great. HCL (muriatic) can be intimidating and if you have time, white vinegar will work just as well but takes longer. If you decide to try HCL, use it outside and dilute it. Let us know what works (and doesn't work) for you. Thanks, I will try the white vinegar first and then muriatic acid. Also just ordered a textile spot cleaner. Great advice all.
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djaxon
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by djaxon on Nov 10, 2018 17:34:53 GMT -5
Thanks for this . I'm not familiar with a textile cleaning gun - is it a pressure washer? dj Yes it is a hand-held pressure washer. The spray is about the diameter of a pencil lead. If you can hit it, you will clean it. EBay has them for about $55. First saw one being used to clean polishing compound from spheres at Richardson's Rock Ranch. thanks much. I'll look on eBay. (sorry for the delay, router fried yesterday) . Is there a brand you recommend? dj
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 8, 2018 19:15:23 GMT -5
Depends on what is being cleaned out. If iron staining then there are various things that can be used such as oxalic acid and citric acid. I like muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) for carbonates. Thank you. I'll try this! dj
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 8, 2018 19:14:17 GMT -5
I use a textile cleaning gun with warm water and a few drops of dishwashing soap in the container - works great, just don't let it hit your fingers! It's about 1600 psi if I recall correctly. It doesn't work on iron stains though. Thanks for this . I'm not familiar with a textile cleaning gun - is it a pressure washer? dj
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 7, 2018 17:46:15 GMT -5
Thank you Miket I'll try both.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 7, 2018 17:07:54 GMT -5
Going through old cuts, left overs, end pieces and found a piece of plume agate from several years ago. I would like to polish the flat surfaces to make a specimen but want to clean the 'crevice." Have read that CLR might work. Any tips, hints, or is it possible to clean this sort of area in a rock? Thanks so much |Don|
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 7, 2018 16:59:44 GMT -5
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Post by djaxon on Nov 2, 2018 13:11:10 GMT -5
I consider myself to be fairly competent with computers and tech things in general but am totally flummoxed by the "Cloudinary" photo upload. I've read over the instructions. And over and over. Continue to get "upload failed: upload preset not found" in response to my attempts to upload. Advise me: cancel current Cloudinary and start over or ? help please.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Oct 13, 2018 9:49:44 GMT -5
Since I started work with rocks I've used a home made lap. Dishwasher motor, drip pan-water containment/feed system and Stadea 4" velcro pads @ 100/200/400/800/1500/3000/6000 grit. And I have turned out some pretty stones/cabs.
Now I am ready for ($$) a store bought system and am considering a Dura-Bull Split Lap Machine and I would really appreciate some opinions, personal experience, or just thoughts on making this transition. As always, thanks much.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Apr 17, 2017 15:11:48 GMT -5
Thanks Fossilman !
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Post by djaxon on Apr 16, 2017 18:16:00 GMT -5
Thanks much ! I will check them out!
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Apr 16, 2017 12:52:32 GMT -5
I have been looking for Baker Mine thunder eggs recently. Does anyone have a reliable source / supplier? Thanks Don
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Mar 29, 2017 18:24:43 GMT -5
Would like to purchase Box 3 if available still. thanks
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 23, 2016 13:55:20 GMT -5
I'm also interested in how you work the wire. I've been wrapping for a while now and am beginning to get a "feel" for the wire. Progress is slow - think I just don't have a knack for it but I am really really enjoying the learning process. Please do post photos of the results.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 20, 2016 16:01:53 GMT -5
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