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Almost There/ There Now Nov 5, 2008 21:38:34 GMT -5

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Post by frane on Nov 5, 2008 21:38:34 GMT -5

Well, I am getting ready to go on a little trip in a couple of days. I have started to pull all tumblers. I am showing this vibe load now, even though I will probably run it in polish again for another day, when I get back.
Seems that I got some chips here at the very end...Maybe too much water?

I cabbed a few and put them in for polish.

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Thanks for looking.
Fran

I finally have the shine I want on these. They had chipped so badly in the past, I am still left with some chips and some just wouldn't cooperate but overall, I am so happy with them!
The pictures just don't show as much shine as there is but I think you can see what I mean;

The next few are just favorites. I had cut many of them but just hadn't done more on the flat lap or they were cabs and had over heated on the flat lap when trying to polish. Sorry about some of the blurry ones:

OK, I think that is a picture overload so I will stop there.
Thanks for looking!
Fran

Last Edit: Dec 13, 2008 9:53:26 GMT -5 by frane

Wolfden fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2007 Posts: 1,368	Almost There/ There Now Nov 6, 2008 9:54:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wolfden on Nov 6, 2008 9:54:55 GMT -5 wow fran very nice batch
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pebblepup has rocks in the head Succor Creek Thunder Egg Member since July 2008 Posts: 515	Almost There/ There Now Nov 6, 2008 12:55:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pebblepup on Nov 6, 2008 12:55:02 GMT -5 Nice batch already. I look forward to seeing it again after you polish it more.
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sitnwrap gets rocks for Christmas Member since March 2008 Posts: 5,004	Almost There/ There Now Nov 6, 2008 18:04:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sitnwrap on Nov 6, 2008 18:04:54 GMT -5 That is a great batch. Love that redish/orangy one with the crackled look to it in the second pic. just seems to stand out. Have a great trip.

Noosh9057 fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,613	Almost There/ There Now Nov 7, 2008 7:29:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Noosh9057 on Nov 7, 2008 7:29:34 GMT -5 WOW very nice so far. Roger
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Almost There/ There Now Nov 9, 2008 12:20:27 GMT -5

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I've had some luck with minimizing the chips by adding more smaller rocks, this will cushion them. Just add any old scrap, the vibe tumbler must be around 3/4 full to work properly. Also, there should be only enough water to make the grit stick to the rocks.

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Condor driving up their electric bill Woodward Agates Member since February 2005 Posts: 2,772	Almost There/ There Now Nov 9, 2008 12:59:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Condor on Nov 9, 2008 12:59:29 GMT -5 They look good now. I can only imagine how they will look later. Way to go. Condor
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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Almost There/ There Now Nov 10, 2008 8:17:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Nov 10, 2008 8:17:51 GMT -5 Well done, they are beautiful. Tami
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rockwolf noticing nice landscape pebbles Member since November 2008 Posts: 97	Almost There/ There Now Nov 12, 2008 8:21:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockwolf on Nov 12, 2008 8:21:44 GMT -5 Wow!! They're superb! I can't WAIT to get a tumbler!!!!!

Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Almost There/ There Now Nov 23, 2008 2:36:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 23, 2008 2:36:51 GMT -5 Hi avery nice batch will look great when finished Like Bikerandy I always put all the cuttings and odd cut off in the barrell this help to polish as well as provide a cusion and stop fracturing Jack Yorkshire UK
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billydick off to a rocking start Member since July 2008 Posts: 1	Almost There/ There Now Nov 25, 2008 16:43:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billydick on Nov 25, 2008 16:43:50 GMT -5 hi jack billyd from montrose here just to say thanks for info on vibe tumbler went for 6inch lap instead will post pics next time i get online at parents all the best billy dick

ejs spending too much on rocks Member since July 2008 Posts: 478	Almost There/ There Now Dec 6, 2008 8:31:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ejs on Dec 6, 2008 8:31:40 GMT -5 Great job! Please follow up when they are totally done with more pics, including some closeups! Great agates.

frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Almost There/ There Now Dec 13, 2008 22:23:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Dec 13, 2008 22:23:51 GMT -5 Finally done. Still had a little problem in the final polish but not as bad as before. Next time I need to be a purest and keep the agates separate from the jaspers and crazy lace. They didn't like each other. Fran

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Almost There/ There Now Dec 13, 2008 22:39:15 GMT -5

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A solid jasper will tumble fine with agates, the problem I run in to with crazy lace is the hardness varies throughout the stone. A jasper with an even hardness like most picture jaspers, red jasper, fancy jasper and many more are almost the same hardness and will shine as good and sometimes even better. I always take note of which rocks do bad in the vibe, and I won't do them again. (like Picasso jasper).... that stuff is like trying to tumble mud.

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Hard Rock Cafe driving up their electric bill Rock tumbling is harder than it looks. Mohs definitely. Member since April 2008 Posts: 2,735	Almost There/ There Now Dec 14, 2008 10:19:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 14, 2008 10:19:17 GMT -5 I'm a little let on the chipping issue, but I always use two different sizes of ceramics in my vibe. Chuck
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,496	Almost There/ There Now Dec 14, 2008 12:20:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Dec 14, 2008 12:20:57 GMT -5 Nice batch of agate! Love the green moss and the Lakers. I agree too. More smaller rocks as filler will decrease the amount of chipped stones and give you a better final polish...Mel

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Almost There/ There Now Dec 14, 2008 16:15:27 GMT -5

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Post by sparkles on Dec 14, 2008 16:15:27 GMT -5

Hi Fran,

Hey you have some stunning stones in there, I had a lot of fun looking through your pictures. Those Carnelians are always a favourite of mine, I love the outside "crackles" as much as the pure smooth looking Carnelian inside. The Banded Agates in that batch are real eyecatchers, I go all goey eyed when I see nice Agates like those! Your Green Mosses are excellent too! Hope your trip is fun!

Cheers,

Sparkles.