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Todays tumble 6/30

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Sabre52
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Todays tumble 6/30 Jun 30, 2009 11:56:06 GMT -5

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Post by Sabre52 on Jun 30, 2009 11:56:06 GMT -5

Howdy folks,

Just another load from the dregs of my "ready to polish" bin. Nothing fancy here just a mish mosh of leftovers. Kind of a disappointing lot as I've been experimenting with lowering the amount of Rockshed AO polish in each batch in the 33B pound barrels. Used only a heaping teaspoon per barrel in this batch and a few flat spots did not polish on a few of the stones. Probably would have if I'd run longer than two weeks but I think I'll increase to two heaping teaspoons per barrel next time so it's easier to get the mirror shine. Anyway, thanks for looking.....Mel

Whole batch:

A few more bubblegums. Take forever to grind but always a fine polish. Love this material and a favorite with the school kids too I think.

A little Cady's moss and jasper and a couple of Newberry Nodules:

More flint etc from our creek bed by he house:

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Todays tumble 6/30 Jun 30, 2009 13:03:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 30, 2009 13:03:36 GMT -5 Those are colorful and look perfect to me, sweet!!
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Todays tumble 6/30 Jun 30, 2009 13:32:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Jun 30, 2009 13:32:05 GMT -5 for a mish mosh they came out fabulous. you are sure right about those bubblegums! KD
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Todays tumble 6/30 Jun 30, 2009 20:18:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Jun 30, 2009 20:18:55 GMT -5 Another great batch here Mel! The kids are going to love them! Fran

renterdan noticing nice landscape pebbles Member since November 2008 Posts: 82	Todays tumble 6/30 Jun 30, 2009 23:40:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by renterdan on Jun 30, 2009 23:40:50 GMT -5 A sweet batch, Mel! I, too, really like those bubble gum agates! Thanks for sharing! Dan.

mc2 fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2009 Posts: 1,147	Todays tumble 6/30 Jul 1, 2009 5:40:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mc2 on Jul 1, 2009 5:40:12 GMT -5 Would those bubblegums be called 'jaw-breakers'? Looks like they all came out really well. Mike
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10thumbs spending too much on rocks I want to be reincarnated as a dog. Member since March 2009 Posts: 480	Todays tumble 6/30 Jul 1, 2009 7:52:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 10thumbs on Jul 1, 2009 7:52:48 GMT -5 If I saw those in a bubble gum machine and would definitely drop a couple of quarters in.
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NorthShore-Rocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since December 2008 Posts: 1,004	Todays tumble 6/30 Jul 1, 2009 15:59:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 1, 2009 15:59:43 GMT -5 They look great from the pictures Mel! I would have never guessed you cut back on the polish. Another Sweet looking batch!

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Todays tumble 6/30 Jul 1, 2009 17:02:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 1, 2009 17:02:14 GMT -5 The bubblegums are my favs Mel. Love the swirly patterns and bright colors. The whole batch is tops! Jo

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