AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 22, 2008 18:21:47 GMT -5
Ok so here we go, got my CE Vibe tumbler and my gal pal came through with grit even tho HF dropped the ball. First picture is the tumber filled not started yet...before the lid goes on...   2nd picture is the pre tumble CATSCAN (giggle) thats my kitty...DC...stands for Dumb Cat and btw...he doesnt like the tumbler! About 6 lbs of WWR agate and AZ petwood. 2 tsp of coarse grit and enough water to make it churn. I got my diary and all going! Wish me luck! <biting nails> AgateHeaven |
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Post by MrP on Mar 22, 2008 18:42:27 GMT -5
AgateHeaven Do NOT use coarse grit in a vib! ........MrP
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 22, 2008 18:46:09 GMT -5
oh snap..then what do i use..lol
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 22, 2008 20:09:59 GMT -5
Yes, there is a coarse stage for vibes, but it's 120/220, not 60/90. You're using 120/220, right?
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 22, 2008 21:00:16 GMT -5
i bought thumbler tumbler grit from Harbor freight..its got coarse, fine, prepolish and polish
Iv stopped the vib...holding off for a bit. <deep breath> <runs screaming from the room> ok im calm now for something completely different lol
<hair mussed> Agateheaven
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 22, 2008 21:56:10 GMT -5
As long as it is in there run it but check often. I use 60/90 when removing matrix materials but not for long. Vibes are pretty aggressive so usually not necessary to run 60/90.
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 22, 2008 23:54:12 GMT -5
well iv started over...took out rocks...cleaned everything. I took out some of the rock and I added glass slump marbles and a less coarse grit, spritzed it with water...the rocks are moving been checking on it regularly. Its got a nice slurry started so far.
Thanks yall
<less apprehensive> AgateHeaven
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Post by deb193redux on Mar 23, 2008 3:33:56 GMT -5
if it was a thumlers vibe grit package then the course was likely 120. If it is 60g it would have killed that barrel quicker than the CE vibe barrels are reported to die/leak when used for rocks. (unless they have upgraded their model since the last RTH'er tried it.)
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Post by MrP on Mar 23, 2008 8:16:07 GMT -5
Sorry that I caused a panic. When you said course a assumed 60/90. We all know what assume means. It makes an ass out of u & me, ass u me. Just didn't want you to wear it out in one batch......MrP
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 23, 2008 9:44:39 GMT -5
Thank you MrP, I cant learn if I do not make mistakes ...so should i reclean and add the "coarser" grit back or can I add it to the fine? There was n't any medium! lol Its been running 10 hours rocks are coated with grey thin sludge. There isnt any froth am I doing ok?
Thanks in advance!
<smiles> AgateHeaven
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Post by MrP on Mar 23, 2008 10:01:57 GMT -5
If your "coarser" grit is 120 just throw it in with the fine that is in there. The grit should be broken down in about 24 hours. I clean and recharge my vibes every day. I use rotary tumblers for my 60/90 and sometimes 120 and my vibes to finish. Welcome enjoy and prepare to become addicted!!..........MrP
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 23, 2008 10:10:38 GMT -5
I'v killed 3 of those toy tumblers trying to finish one run..I am comparing the coarse grit they came with to the "coarse" I have for the vib..vib grit has slightly smaller particles...I may give the tumbler a closer inspection (once i get the BBQ ribs going for Easter Dinner) lol.
Thanks ya'll
AgateHeave
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Post by krazydiamond on Mar 23, 2008 11:15:27 GMT -5
what a cute cat, should be CC not DC! and you can tell he doesn't like that thing!  KD |
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Mar 23, 2008 11:40:35 GMT -5
Thats what we are all here for, so you and others avoid making mistakes. If you want to make mistakes to learn on your own then be my guest...
I thought the CE vibe isn't for wet tumbling, have fun cleaning up the leaks....
Good luck.
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 23, 2008 13:22:05 GMT -5
 mea culpa..sorry I broke the rule. BTW the box it came in said it did rocks.
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Post by deb193redux on Mar 23, 2008 14:31:31 GMT -5
I think the best hope that the unit has been redesigned is what you report about the box mentioning rocks.
As I recall, the one tested here about 1.5 years ago actually said not for wet tumbling. So maybe this is new.
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turquoiselover
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by turquoiselover on Mar 24, 2008 18:10:07 GMT -5
Yes, the box my dad's came in said "rocks" too, but that doesn't mean water in there with rocks. I'm interested in seeing how your batch goes. Please give updates, because if his would even handle the final stages with less time, I'd borrow it. I've steered clear so far due to the "dry tumble only" factor. Hope for the best for you! I'll send you good "vibes"  Turq |
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oriongal
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by oriongal on Mar 24, 2008 19:00:09 GMT -5
Rick (rgcopeland) posted about using a HF vibe tumbler bowl as a replacement for the one on his Raytech that blew out, in this thread. Still early yet to tell whether it will hold for any reasonable amount of time under a wet load, but I'd guess that since he hasn't posted about his leaking yet it must be holding up so far. |
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by AgateHeaven on Mar 24, 2008 21:35:20 GMT -5
Thanks Turq!
Things went well through the night, this morning I found it a little dry but no leaks. I cleaned up and culled the mix. I'll get pictures in the morning when I get good light. I did have some great suprises with the rocks. I was amazed a some of the tiny bicuits I put in. Most had a black crust on the outside. There were beautiful banded whites nearly blue and some lovely carnelians. Also some black plume that completely caught me off guard. Most of the Petrified wood is ready to go to next step. Thanks for the support!
<grins> AgateHeaven
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mea culpa..sorry I broke the rule. BTW the box it came in said it did rocks.
