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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 18, 2009 20:04:54 GMT -5
I just pulled 2 stones from my final polish batch I started this past Saturday.
Oh My God!!! They are beautiful!!!!
BUT
I am going to let it go another 3 days ... I want even better!!
See ..... I am being patient ... and now I am really dying here!!!! ;D
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 18, 2009 20:56:37 GMT -5
Good for you. I have yet to see a tumble batch that was too polished. Well, there was the stabilized turquoise I tumbled until it looked like plastic.
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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 18, 2009 21:11:20 GMT -5
Dammit all to hell!!!
Isn't anyone gonna tell me ...... NO!!!!!!!!!!!
Finish the batch NOW!!!!!!!!!?
Oh boy .... keep forgetting who I am talking to .... ;D
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 18, 2009 22:56:17 GMT -5
It's your decision, Babe. Now or later. That's what it's all about. It's about what YOU'RE happy with. Just my :2cents: , but wouldn't it be a great thing to learn what 3 more days does to it. You'll add more knowledge and skills to your knowledge base arsenal.  Can't wait to see pics! Jo |
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Post by Woodyrock on Mar 19, 2009 0:21:39 GMT -5
Lori..............no matter when you pull them out, you can always put them back for more polishing. Now, if someone would just come up with a way to look inside whilst they are tumbling away!!!
Woody
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DeanW
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Post by DeanW on Mar 19, 2009 8:09:39 GMT -5
Now, if someone would just come up with a way to look inside whilst they are tumbling away!!! Woody Hmmmmmm, clear lexan barrel or lid? |
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huffstuff
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Post by huffstuff on Mar 19, 2009 10:27:42 GMT -5
Julie, be patient! I know how hard it is. Tell yourself "I'd better wait until the weekend when I have more time...."
I started a new batch in rough this past weekend, and I'm dying to see how things are shaping up already! I check my batches every week, usually looking at almost every stone! And this is a 12-lb tumbler! I'm such a nut. It's so fascinating how everything changes, quickly or slowly, in stage 1.
Ooops, got distracted. Patience, grasshopper. You're such a hoot! "Isn't anyone going to tell me..." <grin>
Your patience will be rewarded....
Amy
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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 19, 2009 14:28:13 GMT -5
You guys just kill me! ;D
Hey Dean ... have you started the design for the clear barrel and lid? What a slick idea!!!
We would never have to worry about opening and reclosing or reopening and reclosing. HA
As Always!!!!
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 19, 2009 14:47:45 GMT -5
I'd compromise if it was me. Pull out a few you think are done now. Then compare to the ones you leave in longer. Next time you can say whether you think it was worth it or not. Of course, every batch is different.
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rollingstone
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Post by rollingstone on Mar 22, 2009 3:04:16 GMT -5
Someone (I forget who) once did the clear barrel lid thing. I believe the end result was, that while a cool idea, it didn't actually help at all because the lid quckly became coated in slurry and then nothing could be seen inside the barrel anyway.
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DeanW
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Post by DeanW on Mar 24, 2009 18:32:21 GMT -5
Another proof of the idea that there are no new ideas, *sigh*.
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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 25, 2009 16:23:43 GMT -5
Dean ... there are always NEW ideas ...
Build a better barrel!!! ;D
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Terry664
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Post by Terry664 on Mar 26, 2009 6:15:44 GMT -5
I believe Stefan had a clear lid.
Terry
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Mar 27, 2009 21:34:30 GMT -5
Hey Julie, just chill and wait a few more days. When you clean the rocks and think they're still wet, when in fact they're dry, you'll be glad you waited!
Nate
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bushmanbilly
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Post by bushmanbilly on Mar 28, 2009 13:01:17 GMT -5
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Can't wait to see pics!
