killakels29
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Jul 16, 2024 20:25:43 GMT -5
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Post by killakels29 on Jul 16, 2024 20:25:43 GMT -5
Hello all. Name is Kelly, I’m from southwest Michigan area. I’ve been collecting rocks my whole life, but really just started the last few years. I’ve been doing some washing and brushing, just because I liked the changes I was seeing, but I realize that won’t polish them. Now kind of looking into how I can incorporate all my stones better in my garden and what not by doing it the correct way. Looking to go to harbor freight tomorrow and check out tumblers. Any advice will be great!! Thank you and rock on!
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chris1956
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Jul 16, 2024 20:36:22 GMT -5
Post by chris1956 on Jul 16, 2024 20:36:22 GMT -5
Welcome from Missouri (originally Michigan). Great rocks along the Lake Michigan beaches in southwest Michigan. Lots of people use Harbor Freight tumblers. Seems like some like them and some don't (similar for almost all lapidary equipment). If you search for Harbor Freight you should be able to find some of the discussions.
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Jul 16, 2024 20:36:44 GMT -5
Post by vegasjames on Jul 16, 2024 20:36:44 GMT -5
Welcome Kelly from Southern Nevada.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jul 16, 2024 21:02:06 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Jul 16, 2024 23:23:24 GMT -5
Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 16, 2024 23:23:24 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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RockyBeach
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Jul 16, 2024 23:34:44 GMT -5
Post by RockyBeach on Jul 16, 2024 23:34:44 GMT -5
Hello all. Name is Kelly, I’m from southwest Michigan area. I’ve been collecting rocks my whole life, but really just started the last few years. I’ve been doing some washing and brushing, just because I liked the changes I was seeing, but I realize that won’t polish them. Now kind of looking into how I can incorporate all my stones better in my garden and what not by doing it the correct way. Looking to go to harbor freight tomorrow and check out tumblers. Any advice will be great!! Thank you and rock on! If you get the Harbor Freight tumbler be SURE to buy the extended warranty. It should NOT sound outrageously loud ... like the small "kids" tumblers do... but it will have a quiet rumble when working. Using a light machine oil on the bearings between stages and keeping an eye on the tension of the belts should keep it running correctly BUT if you had the misfortune to get a "dud" machine, the warranty is there to get you a free replacement. It took me two broken machines with no warranty extension to learn what they should sound like and since I got the warranty, (and leaned some tricks here) all has been running properly. Buying quality Grit from The Rock Shed are what is recommended here.
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titaniumkid
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Jul 16, 2024 23:53:24 GMT -5
Post by titaniumkid on Jul 16, 2024 23:53:24 GMT -5
Hi from Australia ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Jul 17, 2024 6:34:17 GMT -5
Post by liveoak on Jul 17, 2024 6:34:17 GMT -5
Welcome from NW Florida Patty
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zebra61
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Jul 17, 2024 8:05:21 GMT -5
Post by zebra61 on Jul 17, 2024 8:05:21 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Minnesota!
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Jul 18, 2024 22:23:41 GMT -5
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Post by python on Jul 18, 2024 22:23:41 GMT -5
Welcome from Maryland!
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