montezuma
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Post by montezuma on Dec 27, 2009 2:26:23 GMT -5
I've been told I have a new Lortone tumbler on it's way for my X-mas present. The problem is, I think it the unit only. Where is the best place to get grit/polish? Would I find it locally (MN) or is it a lot cheaper on-line? How much should a beginner get? (ounces  / pounds ;D / tons  ) |
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Post by roswelljero on Dec 27, 2009 2:48:42 GMT -5
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Post by parfive on Dec 27, 2009 2:55:32 GMT -5
Can't go wrong with The Rock Shed. Call him Monday, you'll probably have it Wednesday. Assuming it's a rotary tumbler, I'd get the Grit Pack for Rotary Rock Tumblers with Pellets $17.50 (1 lb. each of 60/90, 120/220, 500, polish, and plastic pellets) and another 5 lbs of 60/90 for $12.50 therockshed.com/therockshed.com/grit.html |
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Post by superioragates on Dec 27, 2009 8:59:20 GMT -5
I order mine from the rockshed as well, very very good service, and fast shipping! If ever in a pinch tho, not sure where u are, but there is a rock shop in Princeton...prices aren't too bad....good selection etc, but I would choose the rock shed for grit before driving a distance just for that. This store also sells the 46/90 grit, and another one, (CRS kickin here) it's like 20/  , very course stuff, but 3.00 per pound too. Marie |
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montezuma
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Post by montezuma on Dec 27, 2009 16:25:13 GMT -5
Yes, I found the Princeton shop too. It's only 30 miles for me but they are closed Sunday & Monday. www.lapidarysupplies.com/I was told about Hub Hobby Center in Little Canada in the cities so I might go there, the shipping cost for a small amount isn't attractive. BTW, has anyone used TXP for polishing? |
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 27, 2009 18:47:32 GMT -5
I get my supplies from Shawn at the Rockshed too. Awesome dealer, pretty good prices and easy fast shipping....Mel
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 27, 2009 21:52:36 GMT -5
if you need to order online you cant beat therockshed -- hes fast and dont mind helping get you started with questions and has a nice assortment of tumbling rock also
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, very course stuff, but 3.00 per pound too. 
