dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
Member since February 2022
Posts: 1,622
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Post by dillonf on Jun 3, 2023 22:02:57 GMT -5
The family and I have been doing quite a bit of rockhounding, and have been fortunate enough to collect more than I can use. As a result I thought it would be cool to give back to the community. If you are fairly new to the hobby and haven't had the time or opportunity to stockpile an obnoxious amount of rocks yet -I'd like to help you out. When I started I didn't have much to tumble unless I bought stuff, and I would have welcomed getting some cheap/affordable stuff to work with. I got 2 boxes to give away all I ask is that you pay for shipping - I am putting the stuff in a medium flat rate box which I think is ~$15. I can request payment after I ship it for ease. The first two folks to claim it in this thread will get it. Please let me know what box you want if you are first to claim one. Each box has one 3lb barrel worth of Texas chert and one 3lb barrel worth of Texas quartz. The quartz is collected in Llano and Mason Counties. The chert comes from throughout central Texas collected mostly in creek and river beds. The chert is good material for a first go at tumbling - it is very durable and takes a nice shine. The quartz is a bit finicky, but it is good stuff to practice on (and make mistakes on) before trying a quartz you purchase - and it can take a great shine when done right. This is what I mean by "a 3lb barrel worh" Box 1: Box 2:
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 3, 2023 22:16:07 GMT -5
Kudos to you Dillon!!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 3, 2023 23:11:56 GMT -5
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kat5hva
off to a rocking start
Member since June 2023
Posts: 2
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Post by kat5hva on Jun 4, 2023 8:57:07 GMT -5
Hello, very new (as in I just created a log-in). Are either of the boxes still available? I'm still deciding on what tumbler brand to purchase.
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
Member since February 2022
Posts: 1,622
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Post by dillonf on Jun 4, 2023 9:59:39 GMT -5
Hello, very new (as in I just created a log-in). Are either of the boxes still available? I'm still deciding on what tumbler brand to purchase. Yes! Which one would you like? You can send me a private message, and we can arrange it. The family and I are heading out for the day, so if you don't hear back from me until this evening - that is why.
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Post by vegasjames on Jun 4, 2023 13:37:10 GMT -5
Hello, very new (as in I just created a log-in). Are either of the boxes still available? I'm still deciding on what tumbler brand to purchase. Welcome to the forum.
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Post by velodromed on Jun 4, 2023 14:01:37 GMT -5
Very cool of you to do this Dillon, very cool!
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
Member since February 2022
Posts: 1,622
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Post by dillonf on Jun 5, 2023 23:02:24 GMT -5
I'll give this a bump.
Box 1 has been claimed. If anyone would like box 2 let me know. Cheers!
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vance71975
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since September 2022
Posts: 760
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Post by vance71975 on Jun 5, 2023 23:46:09 GMT -5
good on you man, wish I was new and didnt have more rocks than I can tumble already lol
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bbearsrock
off to a rocking start
Member since June 2023
Posts: 7
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Post by bbearsrock on Jun 6, 2023 0:11:08 GMT -5
Hello - Also very new, is box 2 still available, would be greatly appreciated!
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
Member since February 2022
Posts: 1,622
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Post by dillonf on Jun 6, 2023 5:43:47 GMT -5
Hello - Also very new, is box 2 still available, would be greatly appreciated! Yes! Send me a private message to arrange specifics. I'll be able to respond this evening.
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
Member since February 2022
Posts: 1,622
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Post by dillonf on Jun 6, 2023 5:44:31 GMT -5
Both boxes claimed.
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aGates
has rocks in the head
Building a silver studio
Member since January 2021
Posts: 517
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Post by aGates on Jun 6, 2023 23:10:04 GMT -5
Huzzah!
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