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	Rock Tumbling Tutorials - 1 Viewing	13	813	Instructions for vibe tumblers.... by angelseakr1957 Mar 26, 2024 15:39:13 GMT -5

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new	So many questions & a few observations

Lazy Perfectionist

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by RockyBeach
Sept 3, 2023 10:49:25 GMT -5

new	Can I stop a vibe at night?

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by dillonf
Sept 2, 2023 8:24:57 GMT -5

new	New to this hobby Pages: 1 2

waterobert

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by skmcconnell361
Sept 1, 2023 21:47:08 GMT -5

new	70 Grit Aluminum Oxide

southernlakehuronguy

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by southernlakehuronguy
Sept 1, 2023 12:39:18 GMT -5

new	Second vibrating tumbler Pages: 1 2

bawcustoms

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by waterobert
Aug 30, 2023 22:49:46 GMT -5

new	Too much of a good thing - extended 500AO run time

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by mgroothuis
Aug 30, 2023 7:26:11 GMT -5

new	Do you use soap ( borax, Joy or Dawn ) after Pre-Polish step

texhex

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by fernwood
Aug 29, 2023 11:37:34 GMT -5

new	Difficulties rounding rough in rotary tumbler. HELP !!!

Michel

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by quartzilla
Aug 28, 2023 22:13:46 GMT -5

new	So yep not until I get a faster tumbler lol

vance71975

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by ctxtumblebug
Aug 28, 2023 0:39:30 GMT -5

new	Guess who is getting a new vibe tumbler! Pages: 1 2

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by RockyBeach
Aug 27, 2023 16:16:17 GMT -5

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by Pat
Aug 25, 2023 19:25:47 GMT -5

new	Places to order rough rocks in Canada

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by southernlakehuronguy
Aug 25, 2023 9:49:33 GMT -5

new	Tumbling flat rocks

texhex

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by texhex
Aug 24, 2023 18:53:26 GMT -5

new	Vibratory Flat Lap Grits - Beating a dead horse

skrapyard

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by skrapyard
Aug 24, 2023 16:48:50 GMT -5

new	Expandable barrel cap prevents gas blowouts Pages: 1 2

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Aug 24, 2023 12:42:00 GMT -5

new	Power Outage Pages: 1 2

rocknewb101

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by rocknewb101
Aug 24, 2023 7:30:38 GMT -5

new	Wondering what everyone uses to store their tumbles

Amynith

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by arentol
Aug 24, 2023 0:19:39 GMT -5

new	Rotary tumbler - glitch after replacing belt

newbiefromdibley

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by JR8675309
Aug 23, 2023 21:33:28 GMT -5

new	Is there a shortage of Grit?

lapis60

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by dillonf
Aug 23, 2023 21:19:25 GMT -5

new	Noo-B question about washing and burnishing

RockyBeach

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by RockyBeach
Aug 20, 2023 10:46:16 GMT -5

new	Polishing Cycle Problems

socalboy

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by dshanpnw
Aug 20, 2023 10:37:06 GMT -5

new	New to tumbling rock

johnthor1963

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by hummingbirdstones
Aug 20, 2023 9:05:15 GMT -5

new	Noo-B question about timing

RockyBeach

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by dshanpnw
Aug 20, 2023 6:44:51 GMT -5

new	Taking apart a 3 speed tumbler and rewiring it.

velodromed

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by velodromed
Aug 19, 2023 12:10:51 GMT -5

new	Advice on tumbling iolite?

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by tkvancil
Aug 19, 2023 9:06:01 GMT -5

new	Gem sparkle (lortone) 45c nr data sheet 1974

lapidary1234

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by lapidary1234
Aug 18, 2023 12:57:03 GMT -5

new	Home made rock tumblers and other hacks

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by velodromed
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new	Nat Geo Gem Foam?

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by dillonf
Aug 17, 2023 20:11:38 GMT -5

new	Lot-o-tumbler clogging on bottom

kd8cns

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by dillonf
Aug 17, 2023 20:04:41 GMT -5

new	"Frankenstein" Vibratory Tumbler that "ROCKS"-

skipmeister

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by dillonf
Aug 17, 2023 19:58:06 GMT -5

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rocknrob: Obsidian is the dark side of the stone. Pain, sadness, anger. Those are the paths to the dark side.... Sept 23, 2024 18:58:33 GMT -5

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