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kjk: Hey Ya'll, Just signed up to the formum. About 5 years into tumbling, have 1 - 3# & 1 - 15# rotatary and 1 TV-5. Been using voltage regulators to control speeds which has improved end results.
Nov 6, 2024 21:46:04 GMT -5
kjk: My first try on Fluorite was about 5 years ago. Pre-shaped rough with dremel then used a 3 # rotary start to finish 90-220-500-TXP polish,all with ceramic fill.
Nov 6, 2024 22:06:16 GMT -5
kjk: Second attempt with fluorite, 3# rotary for stages 1 thru 3 with 90-220-700 all with ceramic. Stage 4 TV-5 with 1000 and ceramic. Stage 4 TV-5 with 1200 and corn cob. Looks Gem quality and ready for final polish.
Nov 6, 2024 22:11:20 GMT -5
kjk: looking for suggestions on final polish for Fluorite. Been sitting on these gems for a while because I don't want to bust them up like my first try. Have been leaning towards TV-5 with #61 Rapid Polish, ceramic, 1/2 cup water, TV-5 approx 60v (1/2 speed)
Nov 6, 2024 22:21:39 GMT -5
Son Of Beach: Hey bud, chat box is just for funsies. Browse the forum up above and all your questions will be answered.
Nov 6, 2024 22:35:41 GMT -5
rocknrob: I make my own sandwiches and yet I never tip myself... OMG I'm the a@@hole!
Nov 11, 2024 11:29:51 GMT -5
amygdule: Her sandwich taste better...
Nov 11, 2024 17:07:29 GMT -5
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rocknrob: There was a shop in Portland, don't know if it's still there called Kenny and Zukes who made the absolute best pastrami sandwiches I have ever had. The problem is every restaurant thinks their sandwich is worth $20 now and seldom makes the grade.
Nov 12, 2024 9:53:31 GMT -5
rocknrob: So, to end my thread on sandwiches. If you find your sandwich worthy of that price by all means keep going to that restaurant
Nov 12, 2024 9:54:37 GMT -5
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