Wanda
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2004
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Post by Wanda on Dec 25, 2004 10:19:59 GMT -5
I guess this is a good place to start.
I am the wife of a rock tumbler and I do love what comes out......,BUT....., the nosie and mess is a bit much. lol
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
Posts: 1,714
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Post by llanago on Dec 25, 2004 10:41:17 GMT -5
Hi Wanda, welcome to our little home for rockhounds!
Got to agree about the mess - esp. if one lives in a small place and it's too cold to get outside. But, it's worth it when you take those beauties out of polish!
Thank goodness I live alone, except for Max, my 4 legged child. He doesn't care if the place is a wreck as long as there is room for him to snooze on the sofa.
llana
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Dec 25, 2004 18:09:12 GMT -5
Hello Wanda,
Good to see that you have joined the group. There are some very knowledgeable people within this forum.
John
Southwestern Kansas
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 25, 2004 19:49:32 GMT -5
co-dependent rock person...  i'd like to make fun of this, but i won't........ KD |
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 26, 2004 2:35:50 GMT -5
WELCOME --WANDA---come back often and bring some pics of your stones everybody here loves pics (finished or not)
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perrick3
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2004
Posts: 5
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Post by perrick3 on Dec 26, 2004 4:44:49 GMT -5
;D Hey Everybody! I am new here and I figured I had better introduce myself. My real name is Kari and I'm in California right outside of San Francisco. Rocks have been an intrest of mine for so long and I finally got a rock tumbler and I can't wait to start. I collected a bunch of Poppy Jasper as well as some rocks I have not name for but they are unique. I am in need of "beginners" assistance so I hope I came to the right place. Thanks for having me folks.
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Post by Cher on Dec 26, 2004 8:50:00 GMT -5
Hi Wanda,
Welcome to the forum! My hubby sympathizes with you and said to tell you "You'll get used to it".
Cher
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
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Post by llanago on Dec 26, 2004 9:52:18 GMT -5
Hi Kari, welcome. You have come to the right place! What kind of tumbler do you have? It's pretty easy to get started. Just put the rocks in the tumbler, add the grit and a bit of borax and let 'er roll. The hardest part is having the patience it takes to wait for the rocks to be ready to move to 220 grit! Sometimes it takes weeks, actually usually it take weeks!  But if you move them forward too soon, you won't be as happy with the finished result. I just loaded a tumbler yesterday with a bunch of do-overs. Don't be afraid to ask any question you have. There's somebody here that can answer it. I have a few pieces of Poppy Jasper in a tumbler now. It's looking pretty good, but has a way to go before it's finished. You are lucky to live somewhere you can collect neat rocks, rather than having to buy them! llana |
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69beeper
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
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Post by 69beeper on Dec 29, 2004 11:59:09 GMT -5
Howdy Wanda,
Welcome to the board!
Jimmy
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But if you move them forward too soon, you won't be as happy with the finished result. I just loaded a tumbler yesterday with a bunch of do-overs.
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