Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 13, 2009 16:09:38 GMT -5
I tend to learn things the hard way. Today's lesson: I should NEVER AGAIN use 60/90 grit on flourite rough.
I started a small (1.5 lb) Lortone barrel of about 65% flourite rough from the Rock Shed and about 35% plastic pellets, exactly one week ago today, with 60/90 SiC. I was a bit shocked when I opened it to clean and inspect while ago. I have lost about 30% of the volume of rocks in just 1 week!
What's left of them is really looking nice, though - all round and smooth - I'm thinking I'll put them right into pre-polish as soon as I get through tumbling them in Borax.
LESSON LEARNED!
:nono: :nono: :nono:
Tom
I started a small (1.5 lb) Lortone barrel of about 65% flourite rough from the Rock Shed and about 35% plastic pellets, exactly one week ago today, with 60/90 SiC. I was a bit shocked when I opened it to clean and inspect while ago. I have lost about 30% of the volume of rocks in just 1 week!
What's left of them is really looking nice, though - all round and smooth - I'm thinking I'll put them right into pre-polish as soon as I get through tumbling them in Borax.
LESSON LEARNED!
:nono: :nono: :nono: Tom
