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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 7, 2008 14:04:55 GMT -5
LOL! Minnesnowda. I drained the hose yesterday. We're headed for a week with lows in the mid to upper thirties and highs near forty. A little too cold for me to be washing rocks.
I put my vibe in the basement last night and the cats wouldn't go past it to get to the litterbox. Guess it sounded too much like a giant rattlesnake or something...
I wouldn't mind getting rid of the cats, but I don't think my daughter would be too happy about it.
Chuck
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jean
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2005
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Post by jean on Nov 8, 2008 1:17:06 GMT -5
Hey, I truly appreciate your efforts in response to my question. I am only wanting small quantities of polished rocks so the use of only a vibe really won't apply to those who desire large quantities. Knowing that I can only afford a new vibe tumbler at this time does narrow my question. Thanks, Jean
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 8, 2008 2:31:43 GMT -5
Hi Tom
Its amazing that the big rock is hardly touched after 96 hrs in the vibe
Jack Yorkshire UK
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Post by connrock on Nov 8, 2008 10:58:17 GMT -5
H-R-Cafe,,,
Minnesnowda!! Thats funny!
I hope you can handle CT's share too!!
Jean,
I've always wanted to do this so it's no big deal!
Jack,
Yes the test rock shows very little change after a full 120 hours.
Thats 5 days and 12-1/2 Tablespoons of #220 grit!
Not much show for the money!
connrock
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Post by connrock on Nov 9, 2008 13:52:14 GMT -5
added todays photo's (Sunday)
connrock
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 9, 2008 14:28:34 GMT -5
Several of those rocks look like they're ready to be pulled, but others look like they could go on forever...
Chuck
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Post by connrock on Nov 9, 2008 19:45:21 GMT -5
Chuck,
I WOULD HAVE PULLED A LOT OF THEM OUT AND ESPECIALLY THE SMALLER ONES IF THIS WASN'T A TEST (darn caps lock)
I'll keep it going for a bit more as I think I showed how long it takes to get that rounded look in a vibe.
connrock
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 9, 2008 22:47:45 GMT -5
Yes, I understand entirely. I just meant that while some have progressed nicely, others look like they're never going to get there. In my opinion, that test rock still doesn't have a rounded look.
This thread should really help those who want to buy only one tumbler (a vibe). Now I want to get a Lot-O for smaller loads!!! :-)
Chuck
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Post by connrock on Nov 10, 2008 5:04:17 GMT -5
Chuck,
Looks like it's you and me on this thread!! LOL
I'm going to do another thread on finishing with the LO.
I'll do some small slabs,cabs and just plain old dirty rocks that have been roughed in a rotary.
I didn't change the load yet today as it's too early yet.(5am) They have to run until about 8 or 9am to make a full 24 hrs.
connrock
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 11, 2008 3:33:53 GMT -5
Im Watching Yrrrrrr also Uncle Tom !!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are all wondering as to the outcome change to name to something contrevershal  ?? today :-) Hmmmmmmmmmmm Jack Yorkshire UK |
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Wolfden
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2007
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Post by Wolfden on Nov 11, 2008 9:42:06 GMT -5
I'm watching also  and also thinking of getting a vib Thanks for the great post Dennis |
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Post by connrock on Nov 11, 2008 13:05:58 GMT -5
Jack,,,
Keep watching and please NOTHING controversial!!! LOL
Dennis,
Glad it's helping you a bit!
connrock
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 11, 2008 13:25:40 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to the next thread where you demonstrate how well it does at finishing rocks!
Chuck
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Post by connrock on Nov 12, 2008 5:35:20 GMT -5
Chuck,
I;ll try to get the thread going ASAP but have a few things to get finished as well.
connrock
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Gem'n I
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2008
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Post by Gem'n I on Nov 12, 2008 6:16:13 GMT -5
Hey Homer's Dad,
Thanks for proving out what we suspected and more so what is a great presentation...took a lot o time...LOL!! I know you have given this and us some food for thought!!...Larry
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 12, 2008 8:38:30 GMT -5
No pressure Tom! :-) You did such a good job with this one that I'm sure the finishing thread will be just as instructive.
Chuck
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 13, 2008 17:56:42 GMT -5
This was a great effort. Thanks.
I do get slightly faster results (but similar) with 120g, and I get slightly better results with the Gy-Roc Model A, but even 120g day after day wears the bowl pretty fast.
I mostly do broken slabs and preforms, so the vibes do fine for me.
Thanks again
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Post by connrock on Nov 14, 2008 5:57:12 GMT -5
gemni,
Being retired I now have the time to do something like this and I always wanted to do it so others could benefit from it.
Chuck,
Dunno if you/ve read the finishing post yet but so far all I proved is that letting a load dry out is a BIG no-no and that my mind goes on hold every afternoon!!!
Deb193,,,,,
Thanks,,,
It's not the best presentation but I think it can help folks a bit.
The "newbies" have sooooooooooooooo many questions about vibes v rotary so why not share the "wealth"? LOL
connrock
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reelman
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since July 2008
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Post by reelman on Nov 14, 2008 11:05:16 GMT -5
Thanks for all the photos. I'm trying to decide if I want a 40lb rotary or my 1st vibe tumbler next. This helps.
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RockyBlue
fully equipped rock polisher
Go U.K.
Member since June 2006
Posts: 1,719
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Post by RockyBlue on Nov 17, 2008 10:53:22 GMT -5
Super Thread Tom Outstanding tutorial.....Oh yeah! don`t forget to put your caps on your vibes.......Rocky
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and also thinking of getting a vib Thanks for the great post 
