brent
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by brent on Jan 9, 2010 21:01:05 GMT -5
I finally got across the border to pick up my box of obsidian. Awsome frb of obsidian and a great price too. Thanx. ;D
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rockhound97058
freely admits to licking rocks
Thundereggs - Oregons Official State Rock!
Member since January 2006
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Post by rockhound97058 on Jan 10, 2010 0:09:58 GMT -5
Just logged on and seen a post with my name  - Anyrate, glad you got your package finally! Enjoy the rock and happy cutting ;D |
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bendsum
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since October 2008
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Post by bendsum on Jan 16, 2010 14:08:59 GMT -5
i also loved the two frb boxes of obsidian and the one of black skin india agate oh and the 6" 2 wheel grinder. Thinkin about it now i sent a lot of $$$ your way lol
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rockhound97058
freely admits to licking rocks
Thundereggs - Oregons Official State Rock!
Member since January 2006
Posts: 760
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Post by rockhound97058 on Jan 16, 2010 19:05:59 GMT -5
Indeed you did! - I do have to Thank you for your support.... And help me take some rock off my hands! I'm starting to see grass again in my back yard LOL. Just in time to start digging again this spring/summer! Did you get that machine up and running? Since I sold it to you, I've had at least 4 customers in the shop and email asking if I had any expando drum units for sale... LOL... I just say I did  |
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bendsum
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since October 2008
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Post by bendsum on Jan 16, 2010 21:20:20 GMT -5
well ive got the water hooked up but its been way to cold to sit out there and play im thinkin of switchin out a drum for a wheel or possibly do a super grinder on one side ive got some of that obsidian in the tumbler right now broken slabs end cuts and stuff like that
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Post by roswelljero on Feb 8, 2010 23:34:05 GMT -5
I didn't know if I should start another thread or not... The 'strange unit' spinning lap arrived today. ;D Right on time. And I love the eco-friendly cotton packing! Definitely will reuse it. I'm really excited, just looking at it! ;D Don't have a clue how to use it yet. Guess I'd better start searching for info on 'how to'. It'll be a while before I get it cleaned up and try it out, but I knew that going in.  Anyone got a method for removing rust? LOL Thanks rockhound97058! Now I can try 'lapidary' without a huge investment. Something I've wanted to do for a long time. Later, jeri |
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rockhound97058
freely admits to licking rocks
Thundereggs - Oregons Official State Rock!
Member since January 2006
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Post by rockhound97058 on Feb 9, 2010 0:35:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the note Jeri. Good luck with the project! Anything you need just let me know and we'll try and get you started.
Yeah isn't that cotton material great! I have a buddy who works at a factory in Portland, Oregon who makes aircraft turbine parts. They ship sensitive parts with that cotton and usually toss it into the Dumpster. He snags as much as he can for me. I do use new boxes through the post office, however everything else I try and recycle and re-use as much as possible!
As far as rust removal - They do make chemicals (which are really toxic) but works fairly well. I myself either use a wire brush or if it fits I toss into the bead blast cabinet. A good paint to use is Rustoleum Hammered Paint. You can get it in a spray can or quart can and brush on. It's a great paint and commonly used for lapidary machines and the best part is you can paint over rust with it.
Jason
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bushmanbilly
Cave Dweller 
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Post by bushmanbilly on Feb 28, 2010 23:54:52 GMT -5
Got my FRB of Lace Obsidian. Great stuff. Well packed, arrived packed to survive. Thanks
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bushmanbilly
Cave Dweller
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Post by bushmanbilly on Apr 3, 2010 1:01:44 GMT -5
A friend seen the box of lace I got and wanted one to. She is very pleased and passes a thank you along through me.   |
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- Anyrate, glad you got your package finally! Enjoy the rock and happy cutting ;D
Gotta lick those rocks to see if they shine!!
Anyone got a method for removing rust? LOL
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