scotydog826
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Post by scotydog826 on Oct 20, 2023 17:33:30 GMT -5
I have 2 2lb tumblers, a Lortone 3lb, and bought a QT66 the end of July. Some then, I've gotten really backed up on rocks ready for stage 2.
What's the general thought on starting a 6lb batch on the QT66 for stage 2 - polish? Anyone have good success finishing in a barrel that size?
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 20, 2023 21:09:26 GMT -5
People tumble in 15 or 17 pound tumblers all the time...as well as in 6 pound barrels. You'll be just fine doing it that way!  |
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Post by Starguy on Oct 21, 2023 0:17:52 GMT -5
You should be good to go. Nice job saving up that much for stage two.
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dillonf
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Post by dillonf on Oct 21, 2023 12:30:49 GMT -5
You can definitely polish in the QT66, make sure you have a lot of smalls/ceramics/plastics (whatever you prefer). I always get the tumbler about 80% full in the polish stage and I let it run for 2 weeks. This ensures a gentle tumble with the thinner polish slurry.
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scotydog826
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Post by scotydog826 on Oct 22, 2023 13:34:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice everyone
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