RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 10, 2024 21:35:42 GMT -5
I was digging through the sacred hoard and found a stash of snowflake obsidian rough that is an ideal size for tumbling. Probably enough to make a dozen SFRB's and I'll offer it to the brave souls who want to tumble it for $18/SFRB and I'll pay shipping. I think a box is between one and two pounds.
There will be some mahogany obsidian mixed in it too. I've never had much problem bruising obsidian during the tumbling process if I keep the slurry thickness so it cushions and also fill the tumbler enough so the individual pieces aren't pounding each other.
If you would like to give it a try put your name on the list within this thread and I'll make up the boxes this weekend and ship Monday.
Photos below are a good representation of the material and a SFRB photo is shown so you know how much comes in a box. Thanks, Randy
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 10, 2024 21:36:26 GMT -5
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 10, 2024 21:36:49 GMT -5
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zebra61
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by zebra61 on Jul 11, 2024 8:41:05 GMT -5
Randy I'll take a box. Maybe I should just drive out there and fill my pickup with your little treasures. It might save the postal employees a backache!
Mark
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rocknrob
has rocks in the head
If Costco only sold slabs in bulk...
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Post by rocknrob on Jul 11, 2024 11:11:33 GMT -5
I've got a love/hate relationship with Obsidian. I love using it to learn how to cab but my hands hate being lacerated, I guess I need thicker gloves.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 14, 2024 12:57:16 GMT -5
Randy, that seems like a heckuva deal for tumblers! Gotta bump this to the top!!
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 15, 2024 7:11:12 GMT -5
Randy, that seems like a heckuva deal for tumblers! Gotta bump this to the top!! Yeah, I'm hoping the price is right but I thought it would get a few more customers. I guess obsidian is perceived to be too difficult? Or maybe a SFRB doesn't hold enough for the price? Don't know, but if someone wants a MFRB I could do that too for $50 shipped. |
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hplcman
spending too much on rocks
Looking forward to my Friday Night Barrel Clean out!
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Post by hplcman on Jul 15, 2024 11:10:58 GMT -5
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choochoorocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
Rock hounding
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Post by choochoorocks on Jul 15, 2024 12:52:33 GMT -5
Hi Randy, I'd like a box. Always wanted to try this!
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 15, 2024 13:00:10 GMT -5
Hi Randy, I'd like a box. Always wanted to try this! Message me and let me know if you want a SFRB or a MFRB. I'll get you hooked right up. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2024 19:17:08 GMT -5
Randy, that seems like a heckuva deal for tumblers! Gotta bump this to the top!! Yeah, I'm hoping the price is right but I thought it would get a few more customers. I guess obsidian is perceived to be too difficult? Or maybe a SFRB doesn't hold enough for the price? Don't know, but if someone wants a MFRB I could do that too for $50 shipped. Your price is beyond good! I figure people are paying $4 a pound for a SFRB...and probably around $3 a pound for a MFRB. That's killer!! |
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