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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 17, 2022 15:22:21 GMT -5
I don't remember all the details and had not written anything down. I was not expecting these results and never thought anyone would be crazy enough to spend 90+ days trying to replicate 8 days of vibe tumbling. Keep in mind with 50 percent filler that is a lot of time and grits for maybe 1.5 pounds of obsidian. Stage 2 was 120/220 SC (guessing 10 days), Stage 3 was 500 A/O (guessing 3 weeks), Stage 4 was 1000 A/O (guessing 2 weeks) and stage 5 was cerium oxide polish for about 4 weeks. borax burnish but probably only 12-24 hours for that. Chuck well, I am only slightly crazy, but its more that I simply can not afford a vibe tumbler right now lol Been there done that. My first year of tumbling was rotary only. The only thing I remember learning that year was patience and that I needed a vibe tumbler ASAP. LOL Chuck
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vance71975
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Post by vance71975 on Dec 17, 2022 16:44:59 GMT -5
well, I am only slightly crazy, but its more that I simply can not afford a vibe tumbler right now lol Been there done that. My first year of tumbling was rotary only. The only thing I remember learning that year was patience and that I needed a vibe tumbler ASAP. LOL Chuck Oh I totally need a vibe for sure, just cant afford it, YET. lol
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ataraktos
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Post by ataraktos on Dec 21, 2022 22:04:18 GMT -5
lapidary dave youtube has had a recent video and posted a few similar sheets (said he was working on typing them up, otherwise suggested screenshots) ... the video was "polish any gemstone like a pro". it's geared towards cabs, though but still might be helpful.
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vance71975
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Post by vance71975 on Dec 22, 2022 0:29:22 GMT -5
lapidary dave youtube has had a recent video and posted a few similar sheets (said he was working on typing them up, otherwise suggested screenshots) ... the video was "polish any gemstone like a pro". it's geared towards cabs, though but still might be helpful. Awesome thanks checkin it out now.
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