Second Batch of Jersey Shore Beach Rocks

lilrocker
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Second Batch of Jersey Shore Beach Rocks Dec 12, 2009 15:37:05 GMT -5

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Post by lilrocker on Dec 12, 2009 15:37:05 GMT -5

Hi Everyone,

Here is my second batch of beach rocks, they are larger then the ones from my last tumble. I think they came out pretty nice. I have been starting with the fine grit because the rocks are already rounded, but I think on my next batch I'll start with the course grit to smooth out the rocks more. It looks like the polish is trapped in the cracks even after running them in borax for about ten hours, any way to get it out?
The pictures are different views of the same batch.

Thanks for looking,
Lynn

superioragates driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,808	Second Batch of Jersey Shore Beach Rocks Dec 12, 2009 16:17:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by superioragates on Dec 12, 2009 16:17:39 GMT -5 Looks like you got an awesome shine on them! Good job!! Marie

wyobrian fully equipped rock polisher GO VIKINGS Member since February 2009 Posts: 1,739	Second Batch of Jersey Shore Beach Rocks Dec 12, 2009 17:02:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wyobrian on Dec 12, 2009 17:02:16 GMT -5 Great job Great shine Brian

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Second Batch of Jersey Shore Beach Rocks Dec 12, 2009 18:39:40 GMT -5

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Post by frane on Dec 12, 2009 18:39:40 GMT -5

It could be polish left over or just rough pit areas that keep a whitish look to them. Just how some rocks are.
The shine is fantastic and going with the rough grit even for a short time of a week or two would probably help clear out any flaws you would like to smooth in the next batch. I would say that you should be pretty proud of the results you got here! They look great!
Fran

Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Second Batch of Jersey Shore Beach Rocks Dec 13, 2009 2:52:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Dec 13, 2009 2:52:33 GMT -5 Hi Lyn What polish are you using ? Was your polishing stage mixture a bit on the dry side ? (generaly a cause) I run the burnishing/washing stage 24 to 48 Hrs jack yorkshire uk
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Mudshark fully equipped rock polisher Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers Member since December 2008 Posts: 1,083	Second Batch of Jersey Shore Beach Rocks Dec 13, 2009 10:35:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mudshark on Dec 13, 2009 10:35:51 GMT -5 Nice job Lynn!They came out great. Mike
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Second Batch of Jersey Shore Beach Rocks

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