montezuma
off to a rocking start
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Post by montezuma on Dec 31, 2009 18:25:01 GMT -5
Finally got the equipment (Lortone 33b) for X-mas, the family all chipped in and even used 2 day shipping but they didn't ship in two days (2 days after X-mas). Ordered grit and pellets when I found out they ordered only the tumbler and it arrived today. Had a friend help sort the rocks, so that's taken care of. Now comes the hard part, a 7 day wait.  |
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carloscinco
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by carloscinco on Dec 31, 2009 18:36:32 GMT -5
Hopefully, the first of many waits measured by 7 sunrises. Buy yourself a new toothbrush and save the old one for the 7th day. You'll need it to clean your 33b lid and barrel. Cleanliness is next to shininess. Good luck!
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Post by NatureNut on Dec 31, 2009 18:43:02 GMT -5
Now that's a worthwhile gift if I ever saw one. Congrats! I spend the wait time preparing for my next load.
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montezuma
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Post by montezuma on Dec 31, 2009 18:43:58 GMT -5
No need to buy the toothbrush. I went toothless about 3 years ago and still have the old toothbrush. My wife keeps telling me to make an appointment for dentures but I can chew steaks as is. Maybe after I get a load of rocks.  |
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Post by deb193redux on Jan 1, 2010 11:27:14 GMT -5
For a 1st barrel, I would open after 3-4 days and try to see if slurry has started. IF you still have clear water with grit falling to the bottom, then you have too much water and/or not enough small rocks and the 7 days will neven end.
Hopefully you will see a light grey slightly frothy thicker-than-water (if only slightly) slurry. When you pinch some between your fingers and rub, you should get some grit. Close it up and go for a few more days. Repeat 6 to 16 times until you have a batch ready for medium.
Good luck!
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montezuma
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Post by montezuma on Jan 3, 2010 16:45:40 GMT -5
Opened it up and I have gray 'beer head' on it, so I take it all is well. I'll look again on Sat. and see if it needs another tumbler at 60/90 or if we're ready for stage 2.
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carloscinco
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Post by carloscinco on Jan 3, 2010 16:52:15 GMT -5
You're on the right track.
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gemhunter
starting to spend too much on rocks
"Rock On"
Member since November 2009
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Post by gemhunter on Jan 4, 2010 10:56:23 GMT -5
:)Fantastic, best of luck with some great polished stones to come, I am sure. I just added two extra barrels to my stock, Christmas present, so I marked each one, Coarse, Fine and Polish. That way I won't get the grit mixed. The worse part is the wait,  maybe I should more tumblers, lol. ;)That is how the bug bites. Happy New Year. Ed |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jan 5, 2010 3:37:58 GMT -5
Paitience, Patience, is the name of the rock polishing game
You will be waiting longer than 7 days as the polishing process takes shape
Paitience and surgicaly clean are the two key elements in getting good results
Look forward to your posts in future
have a good day
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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raider30
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Post by raider30 on Jan 6, 2010 18:09:49 GMT -5
Paitience and surgicaly clean are the two key elements in getting good results Jack Yorkshire UK Oddly enough this is also key when brewing beer! - Raider |
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maybe I should more tumblers, lol. ;)That is how the bug bites.
