WyckedWyre
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2007
Posts: 1,391
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jan 1, 2006 19:44:39 GMT -5
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Post by joe on Jan 1, 2006 19:52:21 GMT -5
I'd be happy with a corner like that. Look out Susan! They're gonna tell you it's too clean! I love it!!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 1, 2006 20:02:17 GMT -5
It's too clean. ;D Very nice!!
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Post by rockds on Jan 1, 2006 20:10:07 GMT -5
way too clean, nice set up nonetheless
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Post by jdennis on Jan 1, 2006 21:26:29 GMT -5
Hey!!! thats where my corner went to ~jody~
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earthdog
Cave Dweller
Don't eat yellow snow
Member since June 2006
Posts: 2,731
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Post by earthdog on Jan 1, 2006 21:31:55 GMT -5
Yep, to clean. I see the saw is unplugged. I know you don't saw there, where do you saw at?
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WyckedWyre
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2007
Posts: 1,391
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jan 1, 2006 22:47:25 GMT -5
ED, sawing takes place outdoors, weather permitting. Someday (when I win the Lottery...) my garage will be turned into a shop and I will have a place for all things rocks. *sigh* Susan
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 1, 2006 22:54:19 GMT -5
No Cheating! Beautiful machines, however,.... I want to see them rolling and dirty The carpet in my spare bedroom will never be the same. Crank er up! cookie
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
Posts: 20,487
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 1, 2006 23:08:33 GMT -5
Neat setup. I'm gonna call you Ms. Monk from now on though. Wayyyy wayyyy too clean *L*...mel
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 1, 2006 23:15:39 GMT -5
heyyyyyy thats way to clean lets see some dirt and dust and saw sludge stickin to the wall hahaha if i showed you pics of the machines in my shop you would prob fall over hahaha and i only been there acouple weeks
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fatrichie
has rocks in the head
Member since July 2004
Posts: 651
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Post by fatrichie on Jan 1, 2006 23:36:30 GMT -5
Holy cow! I can't remember the last time I saw the paint on my tumbler! Or my saw without all that muddy oil all over the place! We gotta get you with the program Susan! A tarp in the house, some heavy duty oil abosorbant pads from the local auto parts store, and you're in like Flynn. Cutting and tumbling like the mad woman we all know you are! I got to cut some in the garage today since it's pretty warm here, been windy and wet, but the temps been tolerable!
Rich#2
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jan 1, 2006 23:50:33 GMT -5
how does that grinder part work susan? diamond wheels and you change them out?
rich what are these oil absorbant pads you speak of?
kim
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 2, 2006 0:02:04 GMT -5
kim you can get them in boat stores also they put them under the engines in boats so if theres a spill it wont get in the bildge water and get pumped overboard --- they come in dif sizes www.properautocare.com/oilonabpad.html
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MrCoffee
has rocks in the head
Member since December 2005
Posts: 634
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Post by MrCoffee on Jan 2, 2006 0:08:18 GMT -5
I am wondering about that Rock Rascal saw with the grinding unit too. Since I live in an apartment, I need something that's small and compact to do some of my shaping with. Any input?
MrCoffee
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SteveHolmes
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2009
Posts: 1,900
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 2, 2006 3:42:37 GMT -5
I just Love your little Corner! I'd be quite content with those in a corner of my house...my wife won't allow it because it don't go with her Apples. Steve
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
"I wasn't born to follow."
Member since April 2007
Posts: 154
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Post by MichiganRocks on Jan 2, 2006 8:02:24 GMT -5
Hey Susan, that is indeed a nice setup. I wish I could say that my work area is so neat and clean. When I moved everything from my home in Goodrich, I didn't have any place ready for it. Hopefully this summer I'll get some more workbenches and shelves built. My 10 inch saw sits in my barn backed up to one side of the door. When I saw, I just open both doors and the spray out the back shoots out the doorway. Then when I'm done I just hose off the cement apron. I really like the four barrel setup with the trim saw/grinder. I see how you produce such nice pieces for your Wycked Wire now. Ron
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stefan
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2005
Posts: 14,113
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Post by stefan on Jan 2, 2006 9:33:16 GMT -5
Nice setup- Hmmmm I'm thinking that everyone here thinks it's too clean- But I'm sure you snazzed it up for the pic-- I mean no way it is really that tidy right?
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WyckedWyre
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2007
Posts: 1,391
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jan 2, 2006 14:35:48 GMT -5
I clean my tumblers every time I recharge. All 4 barrels have been rolling nonstop for over a year! (I wipe all the grease and sludge off and re-oil). I have enough rock to keep them full. Sometimes I wish Lortone made a double 4 pounder... The saw has only been used once, I confess I haven't messed with the grinder yet. As I'll have to change wheels with each step, I plan to cab in batches. I've been thinking about getting a Gyroc 10# vibe unit with a flatlap for finishing, until I can afford my Genie (or hook up with some old rock guy who already has one...). hahaha - eveything will get moved to the garage this Spring. S
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 2, 2006 14:52:21 GMT -5
hey NM i aint all that old but i got a genie (nudge-nudge-wink-wink) hahaha
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MrCoffee
has rocks in the head
Member since December 2005
Posts: 634
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Post by MrCoffee on Jan 2, 2006 15:06:11 GMT -5
Well, the Rock Rascal saw/grinder does look nice, none the less. I have seen Gyroc tumblers, and have been impressed with them back when I lived in Albuquerque. The motor on those units are mounted separately from the bowl, which is mounted on a spring chassis. A drive belt runs between the two-step pully on the motor and the one under the bowl. The result is a smooth running system that reduces wear and tear on the motor. The speed can be easily ajusted on a Gyroc too.
MrCoffee
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