orangetabbys
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Post by orangetabbys on Jan 1, 2018 17:34:41 GMT -5
Is there a certain book that is common/favored amongst most people for rock ID?
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Post by orangetabbys on Dec 31, 2017 22:22:22 GMT -5
Here is a pic of just a box full of rocks. I do have a lot of sizes so would have to make sure whatever tumbler i get can handle larger rocks? Largest one is 2 1/4" in width. I could exclude the few big ones.
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Post by orangetabbys on Dec 31, 2017 18:41:21 GMT -5
Just curious with the lot o tumbler would it be wise to buy an extra bowl or barrel (for the latter stages ive read) that holds the rocks?
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Post by orangetabbys on Dec 31, 2017 13:09:59 GMT -5
Oooh yes these are all very helpful bits of advice. Thank you all so much. Searching for days on google didnt land me this much knowledge and considerstions to take into account. After browsing some pictures on here I'm definitely convinced I want to dive in. Guess i have a personality addictive to new hobbies.
The rocks are pretty much pre-rounded from the lake. I do have a ton of rocks but time is of no concern for me. And I'm a super noob. I can pick up figuring out the hardness, that seems easy enough. Identifying the rocks will be a learning curve. The rocks have come from lake Huron. I would be putting the tumbler in my basement in the laundry room. I will take a picture of some of the rocks here in a short while just to see what you all think. Maybe they wont be worth it.
Thank you all again for your time and advice. It is invaluable!
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orangetabbys
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Post by orangetabbys on Dec 30, 2017 19:20:29 GMT -5
Thinkin' I'm about to break my New Year's resolution ... orangetabbys that avatar picture taken in Canada? Guess not a recent picture if it was. Gotta be way cold up there! No actually hawaii 2 yr ago. We're getting a traditional winter here. Booo. And yes a clear coat would be super easy. But im a person that seems to love a challenge and getting into something new.
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orangetabbys
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Post by orangetabbys on Dec 30, 2017 19:06:34 GMT -5
Welcome from California. This is THE place for tumbling help. Some world class tumblers here. The hobby also includes carving, intarsia, metal smithing, cabbing and probably a few others. You can see/explore the various aspects on the Home page. Canada actually! And one hobby at a time lol.
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orangetabbys
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Post by orangetabbys on Dec 30, 2017 18:42:02 GMT -5
Hi everyone. I just joined today. I have a large pile of lake rocks i was going to clear coat to make a bathroom border project. Then one day i saw a toy tumbler in a magazine and it got me to thinking about buying one. Set that thought aside for two yr to have my first child and now I'm itching to use those rocks.
After a bunch of website hopping I realize this is a very intense hobby and when I get into something I "zoolander" it as my hubby says. I get everything needed. I feel like a vibe tumbler would be more in my interest as I like the natural form and shape of rocks. I realize theyre a bit pricier and so now my simple purchase will turn into quite a few items to get going (to my liking). I definitely want a second container like ive read about for the latter stages.
Any thoughts or advice? Anyone think its a terrible idea for a noob to start off with a vibe tumbler?
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