raulruiz1968
off to a rocking start
Member since August 2024
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Post by raulruiz1968 on Aug 20, 2024 15:15:12 GMT -5
I am 57 on sept 8th. I have always been interested in rocks. I am a digger. Any field I may be in or property live on hold get dug. The current property has the most I've ever come across. The variety is odd to me to come across. River rock, the property (duplex) was built around 1972-4? Along one side I can only rake, shoveling gets me top soil, grass roots then rock. It's not architect gravel. I also came across some old clam shells.
I am ready to start Tumbling, thinking to diy 100% of a descent size tumbler. Harbor freight advertised a machine for $70-$99.
I have the room and materials to build. Which direction should I go. I am a noob to Tumbling and know the process takes 3wks to a month.
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 20, 2024 17:02:36 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Missouri. You might do a search on the forum (button at top) on Harbor Freight as there has been a lot of discussion about the types of tumblers they make (some for metal) and I seem to recall that they may have changed the design not too long ago.
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Post by vegasjames on Aug 20, 2024 17:41:19 GMT -5
Welcome from Southern Nevada.
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rockbrain
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2022
Posts: 3,217
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Post by rockbrain on Aug 20, 2024 19:41:28 GMT -5
Welcome from Central California! A month is pretty fast for a rotary tumbler. Sometimes stage 1 can take longer than that depending on the results you're looking for.
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dshanpnw
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since December 2020
Posts: 1,194
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Post by dshanpnw on Aug 20, 2024 20:54:37 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington state. Great that you want to find your own rocks. It is not that difficult to build a tumbler. You can do it. Look online for homemade tumblers and mimic the design you like the most.
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python
spending too much on rocks
Member since June 2024
Posts: 294
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Greetings
Aug 20, 2024 22:01:26 GMT -5
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Post by python on Aug 20, 2024 22:01:26 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Greetings
Aug 20, 2024 23:53:28 GMT -5
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Post by Pat on Aug 20, 2024 23:53:28 GMT -5
Welcome from California. Not a tumbler, but there are many tumbling pros here. There are also RTHlings who have built their own machines.
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Post by liveoak on Aug 21, 2024 6:22:55 GMT -5
Welcome from NW Florida.
Here's a couple to look at to get you started:
Patty
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rocknrob
has rocks in the head
If Costco only sold slabs in bulk...
Member since May 2024
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Post by rocknrob on Aug 23, 2024 13:11:34 GMT -5
Hi there from Washington State! I'm learning all things lapidary, tumbling being one of them.
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Post by drocknut on Aug 25, 2024 13:12:09 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from NW Arizona
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 29, 2024 18:46:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from South Dakota!  The DYI section has some great ideas for making your own tumblers! |
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mirkee
starting to spend too much on rocks
Started tumbling a couple of months ago but now have four tumblers. Very interested in the hobby.
Member since March 2024
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Post by mirkee on Sept 2, 2024 18:51:28 GMT -5
Harbor Freight still has 10% off today, 20%ff for insider members. Good deal. I'm going to pick up a 3rd just for spares.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Sept 2, 2024 21:50:43 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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