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carolelgin
starting to spend too much on rocks

BlueBelle

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Starting and Stopping Process? Oct 2, 2005 16:21:06 GMT -5

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Post by carolelgin on Oct 2, 2005 16:21:06 GMT -5

Short version: Is it okay to constantly start and stop the tumbling process?

Long version: My current rock shop consists of a Hobby Lobby cheapo under a bucket way out in the yard as far away from the house as the extension cord will allow. Noise. Once a week I do the process after I lift the bucket off the tumbler – not an easy chore as I have two male dogs. Sorry.

I would post a picture of this but would hate for anyone to get jealous of this sophisticated set up.

I have since gotten my hands on two larger tumblers. One is a double #3 and one is a single #3. I set up in the laundry room and they still failed the noise test. They sound fine to me…just the grumpy BIG HIM gets bent with the constant noise. He said he would be happy to set me up with water and electricity in the shed. We don’t have a shed. Such an opportunist!

Can I put these things on a timer and only run them at night when grumps is sleeping?

I know this sounds insane to you guys but I really am serious about doing these rocks! My step-sons have gotten into it as they now bring me pretty speckled stones they have found here and there. It is turning into a family project sans pops.

Thanks,
Carol

If anything, you guys can get a good laugh at my dilemma. I have seen the pictures you all have posted. You look like a great group of folks that REALLY know what you are doing. Gorgeous rocks.

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xenaswolf
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Starting and Stopping Process? Oct 2, 2005 17:04:32 GMT -5

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Post by xenaswolf on Oct 2, 2005 17:04:32 GMT -5

Carolegin, if you post your questions in the general board you will get bunches more responses

Here is a link to a thread I started about the same problem....

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1124644118

Last Edit: Oct 2, 2005 17:14:38 GMT -5 by xenaswolf

Cher
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Starting and Stopping Process? Oct 2, 2005 17:10:50 GMT -5

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Post by Cher on Oct 2, 2005 17:10:50 GMT -5

LOL Sounds like you have the same problem some others have, give him a box of ear plugs and tell him to stuff it. *smile* Ok, just kidding. Do try what Xena suggested and post your questions over on the General Forum, that's where you'll get the best suggestions as to how to help. There's been a few who have had to deal with the noise issue so someone should have an answer. All things lost, no, it's not going to hurt them to turn off but it will take you much longer to get them done.

Cher

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carolelgin
starting to spend too much on rocks

BlueBelle

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Starting and Stopping Process? Oct 2, 2005 22:04:07 GMT -5

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Post by carolelgin on Oct 2, 2005 22:04:07 GMT -5

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

Read the postings...got 3 fluffy towels and turned on my darlings. The noise is now somewhat tolerable for BIG HIM. He still plans to build something for it. At least he is FINALLY on board.

I can hear the happy humming coming from the laundry room. I thought this would be a one time project but I just caught myself buying Gem Trails of the Midwest.

Hmmmmm

Thanks again,
Carol

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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Starting and Stopping Process? Oct 3, 2005 19:18:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Oct 3, 2005 19:18:22 GMT -5 white noise, tell BIG HIM it is good for blood pressure and general well being. my hubby had a laugh at that one too. welcome to the forum, Carol, KD
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parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,620	Starting and Stopping Process? Oct 4, 2005 22:01:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Oct 4, 2005 22:01:02 GMT -5 Barrels rolling.................that's a one Not rolling....................that's a zero
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gemmaster
spending too much on rocks

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Starting and Stopping Process? Oct 8, 2005 10:54:00 GMT -5

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Post by gemmaster on Oct 8, 2005 10:54:00 GMT -5

fill in the blank my husband /wife got tired of the noise from my tumblers ran off with the garbageman, before they left they stole all my rocks and equipment, i sure do miss them .. now i have the shakes from rock witdrawal.. the oher night the wife said either that noisy bunch of tumblers goes or i do thank god and greyhound she,s gone , a little saturday morning humor from gemmaster.

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