1rockhound
spending too much on rocks
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Post by 1rockhound on Jul 29, 2009 23:58:23 GMT -5
Last summer I posted some Morrisonite rough that I had started to tumble. Here is what it looked like last August: After 20 or so weeks in 60/90 I emptied out my 15lb barrels and started small batches in my 33b. I ran the remaining grits for 2 weeks each and AO polish for 4 weeks. I still have over 30lb worth that is ready for the small tumbler but this is what I have so far. I found that tumbling is perfect for me, as I procrastinate and usually dread changing or even checking the barrels. Jason |
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Post by catmandewe on Jul 30, 2009 7:51:46 GMT -5
Sure some cool pieces in there, nice shine too!
Tony
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pebblepup
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Succor Creek Thunder Egg
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Post by pebblepup on Jul 30, 2009 9:58:24 GMT -5
Finally! It has been a long wait to see a finished batch. Beautiful work that was worth the wait.
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wyobrian
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Post by wyobrian on Jul 30, 2009 10:09:06 GMT -5
great tumble beautiful shine
Brian
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10thumbs
spending too much on rocks
I want to be reincarnated as a dog.
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Post by 10thumbs on Jul 30, 2009 10:15:16 GMT -5
After 20 or so weeks in 60/90 I emptied out my 15lb barrels and started small batches in my 33b. They look great but 20 weeks?! OMG! Is that 20 weeks with weekly recharges? It seems like you should have had sand after that much time. |
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1rockhound
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2008
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Post by 1rockhound on Jul 30, 2009 10:53:45 GMT -5
My large tumbler runs slower than most (less rpm) so it takes a little longer but less breakage as well. Also the Morrisonite was very rough and is one of the hardest materials you can work with, it does not break down very fast or easy.
Jason
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nancyid
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No stone goes unturned.
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Post by nancyid on Jul 30, 2009 11:21:21 GMT -5
Wow, nice Jason.
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Post by frane on Jul 30, 2009 17:38:15 GMT -5
That tumble sure took a long time but it has paid off! I guess I thought Morrisonite was softer than that...
That's not the same stuff I bought from you right? The little that I have cut of that so far has been really hard too (some with dendrites).
Fran
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pporky
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Post by pporky on Aug 2, 2009 5:09:09 GMT -5
Thats some busy stones there jason and a teriffic shine great batch...ppork
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Post by NatureNut on Aug 2, 2009 8:49:41 GMT -5
Oh my. :drool:
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carloscinco
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Post by carloscinco on Aug 2, 2009 13:25:55 GMT -5
What amazing stones! Can anyone look into the random shades and lines of this stuff and resist putting a picture together? It blows me away. I'm going to have to get me some of this. Good job!
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