Some decoration for the new tumbling section

Rockygibraltar fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2006 Posts: 1,404	Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 12, 2008 21:22:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rockygibraltar on Feb 12, 2008 21:22:52 GMT -5 The new room is looking a little bare yet so here is a couple photos for the walls. Some Montana agates and wood sticks. Thanks for looking

Saskrock fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2007 Posts: 1,852	Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 12, 2008 22:09:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Saskrock on Feb 12, 2008 22:09:58 GMT -5 Great rocks and great photos. What are you using/doing to take the pictures? Mine never turn out that nice
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deb193redux In Memoriam RIP Daniel Bontempo (1959 - 2022) Member since September 2007 Posts: 6,010	Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 13, 2008 0:24:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deb193redux on Feb 13, 2008 0:24:27 GMT -5 Great stones.

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,792	Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 13, 2008 0:42:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Feb 13, 2008 0:42:02 GMT -5 Wow, yhe one in the 3rd pic is really eye-catching! Adrian
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 13, 2008 2:28:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Feb 13, 2008 2:28:01 GMT -5 Beautiful shine you got.
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Titania driving up their electric bill Nichole Member since October 2007 Posts: 2,046	Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 13, 2008 7:42:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Titania on Feb 13, 2008 7:42:04 GMT -5 Fantastic shine! My favorites are the first two...love the pink/purple in them.

Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 13, 2008 12:12:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Feb 13, 2008 12:12:52 GMT -5 I'm with Adrian, that one in the 3rd pic is a beaut. Any idea what it is? Your pics are excellent. Any tips?

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Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 13, 2008 17:29:17 GMT -5

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Thank you for your good words. The 2nd thru 6th photos are all of Montana Moss. The stone in the 3rd photo is my favorite of the group. That translucient red always gets my attention. The picture is just a little on the dark side. I use a Nikon Coolpix 3100. It has a good macro setting for these close up photos. I am still struggling with limited lighting but with a little trial and error I can get some nice photos.

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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Some decoration for the new tumbling section Feb 13, 2008 17:34:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Feb 13, 2008 17:34:07 GMT -5 Those turned out great, beautiful stuff bud!
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Some decoration for the new tumbling section May 23, 2008 11:30:38 GMT -5

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Feb 12, 2008 21:22:52 GMT -5 Rockygibraltar said:

The new room is looking a little bare yet so here is a couple photos for the walls.

Some Montana agates and wood sticks.

How do you get such a high shine? I'm just starting out. Working on my third batch...green agate. My last two batches were good. Much better when I hand buffed. But, this is a very nice shine! Love it.

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Some decoration for the new tumbling section May 25, 2008 2:19:23 GMT -5

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Welcome trwagner1! I use a 5 step method. I use 60/90 grit, 220 grit, 600 grit, tripoli prepolish and tin oxide polish. The addition of the tripoli prepolish stage realy helps me get the high shine.

Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Some decoration for the new tumbling section May 25, 2008 3:51:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on May 25, 2008 3:51:46 GMT -5 Hi Rocky, You got A Great Polish on them, And the 2nd & 3rd pics are outstanding So you dont use 1000G stage ? Jack Yorkshire UK
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Some decoration for the new tumbling section May 25, 2008 14:57:47 GMT -5

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May 25, 2008 3:51:46 GMT -5 Jack ( Yorkshire) said:

Hi Rocky,
You got A Great Polish on them,

And the 2nd & 3rd pics are outstanding

So you dont use 1000G stage ?

Jack
Yorkshire UK

Nope, I go from 600 up to prepolish. Now that I think of it I will mention that I let the 600 grit and prepolish stages run and extra 2 days.

Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Some decoration for the new tumbling section May 26, 2008 0:23:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on May 26, 2008 0:23:54 GMT -5 Thanks Rocky I will try that next time jack Yorkshire UK
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Gem'n I freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 980	Some decoration for the new tumbling section May 27, 2008 18:04:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Gem'n I on May 27, 2008 18:04:06 GMT -5 Nice work Joe and good work with the camera...do you use a tripod or is it hand held??? Larry
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Noosh9057 fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,613	Some decoration for the new tumbling section May 31, 2008 9:13:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Noosh9057 on May 31, 2008 9:13:21 GMT -5 Wow I love those Rocks. Roger
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Rockygibraltar fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2006 Posts: 1,404	Some decoration for the new tumbling section May 31, 2008 15:50:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rockygibraltar on May 31, 2008 15:50:22 GMT -5 May 27, 2008 18:04:06 GMT -5 Gem'n I said: Nice work Joe and good work with the camera...do you use a tripod or is it hand held??? Larry These were shot without a tripod.