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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 26, 2008 14:28:43 GMT -5
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Post by sitnwrap on Oct 26, 2008 15:56:58 GMT -5
They sure do have a beautiful shine and the variety is great. I couldn't see any junk in this batch maybe the shine is blinding me.  |
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 26, 2008 16:01:20 GMT -5
dam that vibe is cookin them up real nice man -- great colors and shine
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drjo
fully equipped rock polisher
Honduran Opal & DIY Nut
Member since May 2008
Posts: 1,581
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Post by drjo on Oct 26, 2008 17:59:05 GMT -5
How long does the whole process take you for a load?
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 26, 2008 18:48:38 GMT -5
I can do a load in about seven days if I stay on it. This load took two weeks because I was in and out of town working. Vibratory tumblers have to be monitored constantly, the lid has to come off at least three times a day. If the load runs too dry, the rocks will stop moving, and the grindind action will cut grooves in them. When they slow down, I get them moving again with a spray bottle full of water. Two or three sprays is all it takes to get them moving again.
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ejs
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2008
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Post by ejs on Oct 26, 2008 20:16:27 GMT -5
Great batch, randy! Nice shine and I love the variety. What do you mean by biker pendant? I can make a guess but I'm hoping you'll fill in the details.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 26, 2008 20:42:56 GMT -5
Not sure how to explain. Hey, you wanna see my cabbing machine? ;D lol  |
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morticiamonroe
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since October 2008
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Post by morticiamonroe on Oct 27, 2008 22:12:09 GMT -5
Randy, what are tumble scraps? They look every bit as pretty as the others.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 28, 2008 4:34:19 GMT -5
The tumble scraps are the left-over slabs after I cut the pendants and cabs from them.
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morticiamonroe
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since October 2008
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Post by morticiamonroe on Oct 28, 2008 5:45:17 GMT -5
The tumble scraps are the left-over slabs after I cut the pendants and cabs from them. Makes sense now,,thank you for replying. I'm still working on my glossary. ;D |
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garrett
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2008
Posts: 62
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Post by garrett on Oct 28, 2008 7:00:49 GMT -5
Nice load. They came out great. Looks like some of them have some good size to them too. I really like the Montana agates. And yes, I like the variety.
“Variety is the spice of life”. That’s what the rooster said as he made a duck under the porch.
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ejs
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2008
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Post by ejs on Oct 29, 2008 8:09:33 GMT -5
Yeah, Randy, I figured a Harley was more likely than a bicycle. :-) Can I see some of the finished pendants?
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 29, 2008 17:56:53 GMT -5
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harryz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since January 2008
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Post by harryz on Oct 30, 2008 0:18:27 GMT -5
Great Batch and i like you setup. Thanks for sharing.
harry
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Oct 30, 2008 3:37:08 GMT -5
As always a excelent batch and a nice Bike also
you make some lovley pendants.
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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chassroc
Cave Dweller 
Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals
Member since January 2005
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Post by chassroc on Oct 30, 2008 12:39:54 GMT -5
great assortment and shine especially the red and cream jaspers
csroc
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adrian65
Cave Dweller
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 30, 2008 14:42:18 GMT -5
You got almost every rock in that batch! The Montana agate is my favorite.
Adrian
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rockerfellerz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2008
Posts: 120
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Post by rockerfellerz on Oct 31, 2008 8:00:40 GMT -5
Real nice mixed batch. Those pendants are sweet!
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since November 2008
Posts: 97
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 13, 2008 8:07:07 GMT -5
Superb variety there! What type are the slightly translucent ones with black inclusions please?
(And yes, nice bike!)
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 13, 2008 16:23:50 GMT -5
Thanks! Those are Montana moss agates, they're the coolest stuff to make cabs from. Funny thing, I found a large chunk of it in my scrap pile the other day. I don't remember putting it there, but I sure took it back out! ;D
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