Tumbling In A Vibe --- I Forgot!!

MyNewHobby
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Tumbling In A Vibe --- I Forgot!! Feb 22, 2010 20:36:51 GMT -5

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Post by MyNewHobby on Feb 22, 2010 20:36:51 GMT -5

Hi All!!

Refresh my memory .... When I want to finish off, albeit either pre or final polish .... when can I safely stop the rotary action and dump the batch into a vibe for finishing?

I just got done looking at Amber's batch in her Lot O and a couple of others in their vibes ... and dam I am so jealous .... but at the same time ... I am very impatient. (hush to those that know me)

As always
Julie

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deb193redux In Memoriam RIP Daniel Bontempo (1959 - 2022) Member since September 2007 Posts: 6,010	Tumbling In A Vibe --- I Forgot!! Feb 22, 2010 22:16:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deb193redux on Feb 22, 2010 22:16:33 GMT -5 The point of the rotary is the shaping/rounding in the course grind. SO no reason not to switch to the vibe right after course. All the other steps will go faster.

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Tumbling In A Vibe --- I Forgot!! Feb 23, 2010 12:31:18 GMT -5

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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 23, 2010 12:31:18 GMT -5

I agree with Dan. I use the rotary for shaping/rounding only. After that, it's on to the vibe. Perfect for those of us who are impatient. But, the vibe cannot make up for shortcuts taken in the coarse grind and proper loading with lots of small material is a must.

Chuck

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MyNewHobby driving up their electric bill Member since January 2009 Posts: 2,282	Tumbling In A Vibe --- I Forgot!! Feb 23, 2010 13:43:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MyNewHobby on Feb 23, 2010 13:43:52 GMT -5 Cool!!! That's what I wanted to hear! Thanks guys!!!
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Tumbling In A Vibe --- I Forgot!! Feb 27, 2010 5:06:48 GMT -5

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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Feb 27, 2010 5:06:48 GMT -5

Hi Julie
Vibe from stage 2 220Grit

If your interested heres a link to some of the differences between Rotary and Vibe and arguments of which to use by Conrock

A very good article

www.mcrocks.com/images-2/KuziaPolishing.html

Jack Yorkshire UK

Last Edit: Feb 27, 2010 5:11:33 GMT -5 by Jack ( Yorkshire)

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chromenut fully equipped rock polisher Member since December 2009 Posts: 1,971	Tumbling In A Vibe --- I Forgot!! Feb 27, 2010 9:02:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chromenut on Feb 27, 2010 9:02:15 GMT -5 Great info here, and a big help. I'm going to try this, start my rough in the tumbler then take it to the vibe. Sounds like a good way to speed up the process some.
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Tumbling In A Vibe --- I Forgot!!

Post by MyNewHobby on Feb 22, 2010 20:36:51 GMT -5

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