azjohn
off to a rocking start
Member since March 2008
Posts: 2
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Post by azjohn on Mar 4, 2008 0:27:23 GMT -5
Been dragging rocks home from the Arizona desert for about 20 years. My wife and I figured we'd try and do something with them, so hope you guys don't mind me pestering you with questions for a while.
I bought a Workforce saw last night and a belt sander. We have 2 3lb tumblers and just ordered a double 3 pounder so we're going to give it a go.
This seems like a good forum with helpful people and am looking foward to participate.
Take Care..............John
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Slydog
has rocks in the head
Member since February 2006
Posts: 555
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Post by Slydog on Mar 4, 2008 0:34:24 GMT -5
Ya' think ya' might need a few more tumblers for 20 years worth of rocks!? You'll have something in 60/90 forever  . Sure sounds like fun! Nona |
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Post by captbob on Mar 4, 2008 0:40:54 GMT -5
New guy is supposed to bring the beer! ;D Welcome to the forum John. 20 years worth of rocks  yer gonna need more tumblers! The forum just went through a "rearrangement" and this tumbling area is pretty new, so not many threads here yet. You may want to do some reading in the "General" section, the Lapidary Tips and General Rocks Board have many threads with more information than you can ever remember. Looking forward to seeing you around the board and ... did I mention that we like pictures here?  20 years of rocks gotta mean a WHOLE bunch of pictures! Feel free to ask questions, someone here will probably have an answer, if not, I'll make one up... |
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Post by catmandewe on Mar 4, 2008 0:54:30 GMT -5
Feel free to ask questions, someone here will probably have an answer, if not, I'll make one up... Funny!! Welcome to the board John, did they tell you that you have to send a flatrate box of rocks to every member yet? Tony |
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Roan
has rocks in the head
Member since January 2008
Posts: 600
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Post by Roan on Mar 4, 2008 1:24:45 GMT -5
Welcome to the board John, did they tell you that you have to send a flatrate box of rocks to every member yet? Yah, and the newest members get their boxes first ;D Eileen |
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Post by Michael John on Mar 4, 2008 2:05:00 GMT -5
Welcome!
I was just thinking ... I have an acre and have been collecting for a couple of years now. If I continue "having rocks follow me home" like they always do, in 20 years I'll need to find somewhere else to put my house!
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Mar 4, 2008 3:30:36 GMT -5
Hi John,
Welcome to the board ,
How about a few pictures BEFOR you start on this mountain of 20 years of rock's you have collected ;D
Rocks look great on the outside BUT its often the greatest thrill that you get is when you cut open a rock especialy the first one ,
Hears wishing you a great time in the best hobby anyone could have
Jack
Yorkshire UK
PS dont forget A photo !!
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Post by Titania on Mar 4, 2008 7:48:30 GMT -5
Welcome John!!! I think you'll find that you'll be outgrowing those little 3lb'ers quickly!!!  |
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turnedstone
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since January 2006
Posts: 766
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Post by turnedstone on Mar 4, 2008 8:07:58 GMT -5
Hi azjohn lol you sound like me I too had just collected for over 20 years.Then about 3 years ago I decided the piles were getting out of hand so what to do was a dilemma. See I was a closet rock hound not telling anyone that I had this rock problem.
I told my wife all the time that I wanted to make some nice jewelry with them. I never really done anything with them till my father in-law was told about my addiction. That year (3years ago) he bought me a harbor freight tumbler it sat for a year almost.
I now have 15 drums most are of the 3lbs size,one work force saw,a 12'' saw,a 20'' vibe lap,a gy-rock vibe tumbler,a pixie cab machine,a 6 inch flat lap,and last and also the least a complete inland swap top with every thing you can get with it,oh i forgot the bench grinder.So thats where you are headed now to lol.BTW good luck and welcome to the greatest forum on the net.I read something on here every day that i did not know it seems. Some great info and equally great people that are just the nicest people I have never met.
George
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huffstuff
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since August 2007
Posts: 1,222
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Post by huffstuff on Mar 4, 2008 9:38:20 GMT -5
Wow. What can I add to all of that.....
Welcome!
Amy
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Post by Cher on Mar 4, 2008 9:39:04 GMT -5
Welcome to the board John, did they tell you that you have to send a flatrate box of rocks to every member yet? Yah, and the newest members get their boxes first ;D Eileen Oh no no Eileen, members with the most posts get theirs first. ;D Welcome to RTH John! I sure hope you have a camera because pictures are an absolute must!! And just so you know, when you see mention of an FRB, that's flat rate box. The post office loves rockhounders. |
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Post by akansan on Mar 4, 2008 10:40:35 GMT -5
LOL Cher! Now I know why you and Stefan are in a race! Welcome to the board! With all the collecting our AZ contingent does, I say we all go on a road trip and just bounce from house to house.... We might even put a dent in the legendary fence of Jamie's.  |
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Post by BuiltonRock on Mar 4, 2008 16:21:16 GMT -5
Welcome John!
Pay no attention to the greedy rockhounds and the FRB rules.
You only have to send one to each member of RTH that has the same first name as you.
john
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huffstuff
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since August 2007
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Post by huffstuff on Mar 4, 2008 18:11:16 GMT -5
Hey John (either one) - I have a twin brother named John, does that count?
Welcome!
Amy
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Post by catmandewe on Mar 4, 2008 19:06:03 GMT -5
I have a room in my house called a john, does that count?
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Post by catmandewe on Mar 4, 2008 21:23:22 GMT -5
Sorry John,
Didn't mean to scare ya off. Just funnin.
Hope to see you around.
Tony
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azjohn
off to a rocking start
Member since March 2008
Posts: 2
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Post by azjohn on Mar 4, 2008 21:23:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the warm welcome, I appreciate it.
I'll try and get some rocks gathered up for pics, they're kind of strewn everywhere. Tree wells. border for cactus garden and such.
We're not that knowledgeable about the different kinds of rock, we use the "that looks cool" method ;D. Like I said I'm sure I'll be pestering you guys for info.
Take Care............John
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2007
Posts: 197
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 4, 2008 23:22:30 GMT -5
<<<changing name >>> Rockhounder formerly known as AgateHeaven to>>>John<<< , grins Welcome to the Board!!! Lets see some PIctures..lol
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. Sure sounds like fun!
yer gonna need more tumblers!
