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Rock tumbling discussion topics including rotary or vibe methods, recipes, grits, cleanup, etc. Get help from world class rock tumbling experts

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by velodromed
Mar 26, 2023 10:53:30 GMT -5
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by nursetumbler
Mar 26, 2023 23:07:59 GMT -5
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by manofglass
Mar 27, 2023 0:50:49 GMT -5
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5,103 65,196 Regency Rose Plume Agate Doublet Pendants
by bgoodz
Mar 27, 2023 0:19:38 GMT -5
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1,057 14,864 Unable to patina ear wires
by khara
Mar 26, 2023 11:33:59 GMT -5
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by vance71975
Feb 8, 2023 17:06:14 GMT -5
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1,684 25,334 Intarsia Pendant & ER set
by hummingbirdstones
Mar 26, 2023 22:07:54 GMT -5
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117 1,652 Graves Index wheels? 96 tooth that will fit a Mk1?
by rads
Jan 20, 2023 8:41:24 GMT -5
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169 2,856 My stupid expensive mistake
by jasoninsd
Mar 20, 2023 20:11:34 GMT -5

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by mohs
Mar 23, 2023 23:17:43 GMT -5
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All things rock related that don't really seem to fit into a specific category.

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by Fossilman
Mar 26, 2023 10:26:13 GMT -5
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We want to see your rock slabs, fresh off the saw. Saws, blades, maintenance, refurbishing, or just cutting rocks in general

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by bgoodz
Mar 26, 2023 23:53:08 GMT -5
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2,210 26,775 DIY Fixes for Chicago Electric Tumbler from Harbor Freight
by quartz
Mar 26, 2023 23:34:45 GMT -5
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3,596 45,061 COPROLITE
by 1dave
Mar 26, 2023 20:19:41 GMT -5
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1,210 13,327 NEW for my cases: Snakeskin agate aka Wrasse Fossil
by liveoak
Mar 22, 2023 6:49:12 GMT -5
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3,274 27,458 Gypsum?
by vegasjames
Mar 26, 2023 19:43:18 GMT -5

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806 28,688 *~ OPEN ~* Cab Contest, March 2023 Theme: Candy or Dessert!
by khara
Mar 26, 2023 15:21:49 GMT -5
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2,952 35,095 A quick trip with my grandson.
by bgoodz
Mar 27, 2023 0:30:00 GMT -5
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by chris1956
Mar 25, 2023 15:24:31 GMT -5
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Mar 26, 2023 21:21:10 GMT -5
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