fragglerock
having dreams about rocks
Mmmmm Rocks.....
Member since October 2005
Posts: 73
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Post by fragglerock on Oct 14, 2005 18:41:20 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
I'm Dave, a complete novice to the scene. I live in Scotland. I have been "interested" in rocks for a while and never did anything about it. On a recent vacation to Turkey I found some interesting looking rocks on the beach and said they would look attractive polished....
And here I am looking for a tumbler (does any one know if the "Tumble Polisher CR2 Ref: 10-031" from Manchester Minerals is any good?) and cant wait to get started.
I live on the coast and have read posts about beach glass, I went and collected some today. Hooked already?
Dave.
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Post by Cher on Oct 14, 2005 18:44:11 GMT -5
Hi Dave,
Welcome to the forum! Can't help you with the questions, just wanted to say Hi! We do have some members from over the pond so hang tight, they'll be around to help you.
Cher
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Post by rockds on Oct 14, 2005 21:52:43 GMT -5
welcome aboard dave. sorry cant help with ? - dont know that one. Lortone tumbler is what i recommend but that's here in the states. There are one or two brits here so they might be able to help you. Jack (Yorkshire) is the only one I can remember off the top of my head. Send him a PM - he would be the one to ask.
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Post by Cher on Oct 14, 2005 22:06:44 GMT -5
Rose is also over there as well as our forum owner/administrator Mark.
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fragglerock
having dreams about rocks
Mmmmm Rocks.....
Member since October 2005
Posts: 73
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Post by fragglerock on Oct 15, 2005 15:28:31 GMT -5
Thanks guys,
I'll try and PM the other Brits and see if anyone has any experience of the tumbler I like.
Cheers
Dave.
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Post by xenaswolf on Oct 15, 2005 17:27:22 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! All I can say is read everything, ask lots of questions and take lots of pictures  |
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Post by krazydiamond on Oct 15, 2005 18:01:30 GMT -5
BillyD is in Scotland somewhere, altho i haven't seen him post lately. welcome Fraggle!
KD
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Post by LCARS on Oct 16, 2005 16:07:19 GMT -5
Welcome Dave! I remember that Jim Henson classic from the 80's! My GF has the theme song as a ringtone on her mobile  I do a fair bit of beach glass & it's the perfect way to start & get hooked on the tumbling hobby! Just make sure to collect enough to almost fill the tumbler before starting & don't mix it with any rocks. It's a good idea to dig backward into some of the older forum threads as well since, as with most gems, you have to do some digging to find them  If you have questions you will find most of us are eager to offer advice. Don't hesitate to ask! It's a good idea to research your first tumbler a fair amount before making a purchase to ensure you will be happy with it in the long run. I recommend a model with two barrels that can run separately. You may not think you need to have two barrels rolling right now but in a month or two you will wish you had another one! ;D We LOVE pictures here so if you don't have a digital camera handy, try to befriend someone who has one  |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 17, 2005 21:28:05 GMT -5
welcome dave. i converted the grams and money over to u.s. to see what you were looking at. basically you are looking at a double 3 lb tumbler 220v for $153.53 u.s. WITHOUT barrels and shipping. you could order the lortone 33b from the u.s. WITH barrels and 220v for $83.50 u.s. (47.67 in your currency) at kingsley north but they charge a $30 u.s. penalty fee for ordering out of country so i'd e-mail shawn at the rock shed www.therockshed.com/tumbler4.html and find out how much it will cost you to get him to ship you a lortone 33b 220v. even with the shipping you are going to save money and get a great little tumbler. for what you are going to pay when you add in the barrels you might could get the lortone qt66 shipped over or 2 of the 33b's. sure be worth looking into. and here's a handy dandy conversion thing to convert the prices and weights with www.sciencemadesimple.net/conversions.html . shawn has a shipping calculator on his site so you can see just what it's going to cost - shipping weight will be 8-10 lbs (3.63-4.54 kg) per 33b tumbler. well that's my 2 cents : ) . kim |
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Post by rockds on Oct 17, 2005 23:58:29 GMT -5
don't forget us plugs don't work in uk so get some converters if using us product
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Post by LCARS on Oct 18, 2005 3:01:24 GMT -5
Also, if the line frequency is 55Hz instead of 60Hz, the barrels will turn a bit slower. I don't know if that's a bad thing or not, just thought i'd throw in my 2p... |
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fragglerock
having dreams about rocks
Mmmmm Rocks.....
Member since October 2005
Posts: 73
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Post by fragglerock on Oct 18, 2005 6:54:20 GMT -5
Hey thats a great idea, I did look at it to begin with, then I guessed the shipping would kill me, I'll certainly give the guys at the rock shed a call and see what they can do for me.
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 23, 2005 0:39:09 GMT -5
welcome dave --and you cant go wrong with the rockshed.com there quick , honest ,and they dont mind a question when you get stuck and need alittle help plus they carry replacement parts for the tumblers they sell so when you need anything they know what your talkin about when ya get on there site look around before you place your order hahaha i allways wind up askin to ad stuff to my order after i look around and see what they have
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donkshop
off to a rocking start
Member since November 2005
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Post by donkshop on Nov 21, 2005 13:15:16 GMT -5
Looking for a tumbler myself, I have heard Manchester Minerals are a good outfit from my OU tutor on my Geology Summer School this year, but if the price is right and they can deliver might just give them a try. Hoping to go jasper collecting next week up near Arbroath, apparently loads on the beach up there so we'll give it a go... JBN
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billyd
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2004
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Post by billyd on Dec 7, 2005 10:18:32 GMT -5
hi fraggle rock
where in scotland are you?
i am in montrose but only have occasional internet access .but here is my address if you want to write
22 glenlethnot place
montrose
angus dd10 9ah
all the best in your tumblling
billy,d
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