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frane
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Not so good batch Jul 3, 2009 13:34:20 GMT -5

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Post by frane on Jul 3, 2009 13:34:20 GMT -5

Hi All,

I wasn't going to post these because they didn't turn out too well but since it is slow, might as well.
I did several tumble loads to get these stones to an advanced stage so I could put them in the vibe from the 120-220 on...Well, I think my best bet would have been to run these through the 1000 in the rotaries and then the vibe for polish only. Seemed the action was too tough for the microclines I was doing.
Whole batch

Amazonite & Labradorite

Moonstone

close up with a river stone that seems soft to cut (orange)

Many of these are back into the rotaries to start fresh and see what I can save. Everything seemed to split and chip right at the last few days. I guess the action was too hard, and not enough cushioning in with them.
BUMMER!
Fran

Last Edit: Jul 3, 2009 13:36:31 GMT -5 by frane

mohs In Memoriam RIP mohstly Member since January 2009 Posts: 19,412	Not so good batch Jul 3, 2009 15:37:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mohs on Jul 3, 2009 15:37:37 GMT -5 i know you'll perfect the process, Fran but what you already have is a fine fine feldspar oglow moonshine
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Not so good batch Jul 3, 2009 15:59:34 GMT -5

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Post by MyNewHobby on Jul 3, 2009 15:59:34 GMT -5

Frane ...

That batch looks great! Mine on the other hand ... I still have not mastered how NOT to beat the crap out of the softies.

I am getting ready to post my pictures for the first finished vibe batch.

Personally, I think that the softies with LOTS of cushion should be started and finished in a rotary. That's just me though.

Again .... those are really nice looking!!!

You can stare at a rock for hours and never see the same thing twice.

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Not so good batch Jul 3, 2009 16:19:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2009 16:19:15 GMT -5 Geez Fran, I'm with Julie... they look pretty good and I can see a nice shine! If you discover a new trick, please let us know. Jo

firstrune starting to spend too much on rocks Member since January 2009 Posts: 156	Not so good batch Jul 3, 2009 16:43:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firstrune on Jul 3, 2009 16:43:36 GMT -5 Fran, I agree with the other comments. I kept looking at this trying to figure what there was not to like. I love the greens! Bonnie
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Not so good batch Jul 3, 2009 21:15:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 3, 2009 21:15:03 GMT -5 They sure do look great from here!
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NorthShore-Rocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since December 2008 Posts: 1,004	Not so good batch Jul 3, 2009 22:14:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 3, 2009 22:14:53 GMT -5 They look good to me Fran!!!

renterdan noticing nice landscape pebbles Member since November 2008 Posts: 82	Not so good batch Jul 4, 2009 0:39:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by renterdan on Jul 4, 2009 0:39:01 GMT -5 A nice batch, Fran! Really like that moonstone! Thanks for posting! Dan.

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Not so good batch

Post by frane on Jul 3, 2009 13:34:20 GMT -5

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