Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs)

Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 13, 2008 4:18:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 13, 2008 4:18:46 GMT -5 Hi Tom You got a nice sharp edge on them Pre cuts interested to see how much will be taken off during the polishing cycle Have a good day Jack Yorkshire Uk
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Roan has rocks in the head Member since January 2008 Posts: 600	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 13, 2008 17:21:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Roan on Nov 13, 2008 17:21:47 GMT -5 ROFL! I musta jinxed yah, Connrock

Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 14, 2008 4:08:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 14, 2008 4:08:49 GMT -5 Hey Tom and YOU called me " Old man " Your catching up Fast !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D Jack Yorkshire UK
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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	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 14, 2008 8:35:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 14, 2008 8:35:56 GMT -5 Oops! Does that mean even experts make mistakes? :-) Chuck
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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	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 15, 2008 21:07:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 15, 2008 21:07:56 GMT -5 It looks like the harder rocks are taking on more of a shine than the softer ones. Is that correct? Chuck
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Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 16, 2008 3:10:34 GMT -5

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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 16, 2008 3:10:34 GMT -5

Hi Tom,

Thats fantastic

Realy shows up the progress thanks for showing us the stages

Comparison 2 realy shows how much the vibe can take off and how a nice finish can be got ,

they will look great when all polished up.

Thanks for taking the time to do this

jack
Yorkshire UK

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Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 17, 2008 3:53:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 17, 2008 3:53:37 GMT -5 Thanks Tom, A job Well done Jack Yorkshire UK
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RockyBlue fully equipped rock polisher Go U.K. Member since June 2006 Posts: 1,719	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 17, 2008 10:43:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RockyBlue on Nov 17, 2008 10:43:25 GMT -5 Another outstanding job Tom. Great tutorial for the beginners and pros.and great pics....Rocky
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catskillrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2008 Posts: 1,270	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 17, 2008 11:45:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catskillrocks on Nov 17, 2008 11:45:19 GMT -5 Thanks for the vibe finishing post connrock. All your tutorials have been thorough & easy to understand. Thanks! Don
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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	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 19, 2008 12:51:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 19, 2008 12:51:17 GMT -5 Looking good! I take it the red rock is softer? It doesn't seem to be taking a polish the way the others are... Chuck
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Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 21, 2008 10:19:22 GMT -5

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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 21, 2008 10:19:22 GMT -5

Wow, you're really a night owl! I can't tell why you're disappointed in the results based on the photos, unless it's the dried slurry (even that's a little hard for me to judge in the photos). I suppose the only recourse is to start them over in the vibe?

They have a nice shine, though, especially the agates.

I'm looking at my first run rocks which I had set aside for another day. I'm really unhappy with the chips in them (caused by a bad grind; either not enough load or tumbling too fast) and will either cut or grind them out and run them through again.

Chuck

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Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 24, 2008 4:11:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 24, 2008 4:11:12 GMT -5 Hi Tom Where's the Photos Gone ? Jack Yorkshire UK
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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	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 24, 2008 12:28:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 24, 2008 12:28:07 GMT -5 Wow, we lost the first page.
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connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 25, 2008 5:48:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on Nov 25, 2008 5:48:01 GMT -5 The photos can be viewed here,,,,,, imageevent.com/tcknkk/lototumblerroughpolish connrock
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Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Lot-O-Tumbler test #2 (finishing+ slabs and cabs) Nov 26, 2008 4:04:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 26, 2008 4:04:55 GMT -5 Hi Tom, Thanks for the link and ALL the photos My what a lot But it shows up the progression realy well, Thanks Jack Yorkshire UK
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