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Post by susand24224 on Aug 31, 2010 0:35:33 GMT -5
Hi, Chris,
Last Sunday I pulled a few out of polish to have a quick look and they were polishing well. However, one had developed a crater, so I added some more ceramic shapes and a TB or so of borax to thicken stuff up a bit. This Sunday will be two weeks and I will likely remove them.
In my random "rinse and check" I didn't get any of the real light colored ones, so they may not be polishing as well.
BTW, I am polishing in aluminum oxide--thought about using the cerium but didn't.
Susan
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Post by connrock on Aug 31, 2010 6:56:07 GMT -5
Hi Gang, Well as Susan said the 2 of us have been keeping in touch just about daily on our progress(or lack of it)and found that the most difficult thing to overcome (so far) has been re-occurring pits.The pits seem to be "layered" and knowing when to move each rock forward to the next step seems to be the clue here?  I finished roughing about a week or so ago and started out in the vibe with 220-500-1000-1000/tripoli and now rapid polish #61 with a "tad' of Raybrite "A" gem polish. I checked the rocks yesterday morning (Monday 8/31) and they had a very nice shine to them but not what I figured could win 1st place so I added the Raybrite A just to see if it really makes a difference. "If',,,ha-ha-ha,,,,I can get these rocks to look EXACTLY the same dry as they do wet I think I stand a chance but that's a tall order at this point.They were almost there yesterday and I hope by adding the Raybrite A does the trick! Best of luck to all the contestants!! a link to the home page,,,, orovillerocks.com/a link to the competition page,,,, orovillerocks.com/announcements/Rock%20Tumbling%20Contest.htmconnrock |
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 19, 2010 1:49:35 GMT -5
 Finally! Hello everyone. Well, finally finished these contest rocks. This has been one of the tougher tumbles-due to the stubbornness of these babies to take a shine. Here are some photos for you to take a look and perhaps make a pre-contest judgment on them. The whole load beforehand.  And after.  Some close-ups. Before.  After.  Before.  After.  Before.  After.  The final 1/2 pound cut.  And here are the bulk rox,. They came out much nicer!   Thanks for looking. Let me know what you think. -Chris
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Post by rockrookie on Sept 19, 2010 9:30:42 GMT -5
good looking batch , Chris !!
mine are done , too .
i have to go back to our old house today .
to get my scale to officially choose my 1/2 lb
and pack them up .
i'll post pictures later .
--paul
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Post by rockrookie on Sept 23, 2010 17:24:49 GMT -5
i got an e-mail from Lisa E. ( contest coordinator )
she said that therewere 53 entrants this year , WOW !!
i hope the RTH has some finalists again this year .
good luck !! to all who entered .
--paul
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Post by beefjello on Sept 23, 2010 19:17:03 GMT -5
Good luck to all you RTH'rs!!! ;D
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Post by connrock on Oct 2, 2010 6:54:56 GMT -5
Well folks I just got the following email from Lisa Ekdahl,,,,,
Congratulations tumblers!
You have made it to the top five candidates. Your tumbled stones are on display at the FRLMS Rock and Gem show right now and the final vote will be tallied by Monday. I'll keep you posted.
Lisa Ekdahl
Wish me luck,,,,a little prayer might help too!
connrock
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Post by susand24224 on Oct 2, 2010 13:03:49 GMT -5
Me, too, Tom! Now you have two chances to win since mine are partly your advice! I hope you win and the rest of us tie for second.
Susan
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Post by rockrookie on Oct 2, 2010 16:19:22 GMT -5
Congrats , Conrock & Susan !!
i also just got my e-mail .....
i am in the top 5 , also .
well thats 3 for RTH , so far .
Good Luck !!
--paul
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Post by tanyafrench on Oct 2, 2010 16:27:48 GMT -5
Oh Wow, what an elite group of friends I am a part of. 3 in the top 5 from the RTH. That is awesome. Who ever wins you are all very special and talented. I know you all worked hard to get there.
Congratulations,
Tanya
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Post by susand24224 on Oct 2, 2010 18:20:24 GMT -5
Thank you Tanya, what a kind thing to say! And Rockrookie, 3 out of 5 RTHers is amazing. But--it is here that we see so many tumbles, good, bad and indifferent, and it is here that so many people are willing to freely trade their tips, tricks, photos, horror and success stories. With such a tremendous database to draw from, our (or at least my) entries are a compilation of all the learning experiences of everyone who contributes to this board.
Susan
P.S. And it also means that at least one of us will place--Woo Hoo!
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Post by catskillrocks on Oct 2, 2010 19:29:44 GMT -5
Woo Hoo is right! I'm quite excited to see you 3 in the top 5 category!
Susan, you're right, RTH is a very caring & sharing bunch of wonderful
people. Best wishes to ALL.
Don
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Post by connrock on Oct 3, 2010 5:58:35 GMT -5
WOWZER!!!!!
3 out of 5 and I'll bet there may be 1 or even 2 more here who are lurking in the background too!
I really didn't think I stood a chance this year with all the reoccuring pits and not that I'm making excuses but during the last stages of polishing we had to have our dog Homer put to sleep and my heart just wasn't into finishing these rocks.
So,,,,being in the top 5 is really a nice surprise for me!
For what it's worth,,,Susan and I have been PMing each other every day since this contest started.We have exchanged ideas,techniques and you name it trying to help each other to get the VERY best out of these pitty rocks!
I don't know where else anyone can find people like Susan and the rest of you who are willing to share what you know and try to help as much as you do,,,,,especially during a contest like this!
Thank you all for being you!
connrock
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 3, 2010 7:53:46 GMT -5
Tom, I'm so sorry to hear about Homer.  Best of luck to all! You're all winners in my book! Chuck |
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Post by catskillrocks on Oct 3, 2010 20:46:35 GMT -5
Tom, really sorry to hear about Homer. 'nuff said, Don |
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Post by connrock on Oct 4, 2010 18:03:49 GMT -5
Anybody heard anything yet??
I'm goin nuts here waiting one way or the other!
connrock
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 4, 2010 18:23:15 GMT -5
Oh Tom... I just can't find the words...
Good luck to everyone! Waiting with bated breath!
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Post by susand24224 on Oct 4, 2010 18:23:24 GMT -5
Not a word. Fly on out and we'll drive down together and help them count.  |
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Post by rockrookie on Oct 4, 2010 18:52:27 GMT -5
i returned her last notification email , about 2 hours ago .
thanking her & asking if results were in ...
& almost immediately got a reply , like it was set that way .
thay said that she would be away from her desk until October 11 .
OH !! the impantience in me , is driving me CRAZY !!
i cant wait !!
--paul
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Post by susand24224 on Oct 5, 2010 0:46:07 GMT -5
Here ya go!: ------------------------------------ Dear Contestants, Thank you so much for participating in this contest. You did a great job. The results of the 2010 World Rock Tumbling Championship are now in. The top five were on display at the recent Oroville Rock and Gem Show and the votes have been counted. Here are results: First Place Jim Miller – Bothell, WA Second Place Tom Kuzia – Beacon Falls, CT Third Place Susan Oglebay – Ephrata, WA Also featured in the top five were Cliff Thomas, Austin TX and Paul Musser of Export, PA. Again, thanks for playing! Lisa Ekdahl Contest Chairperson ------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations to all who placed, and thank you to all that ideas and experiences were drawn from. And Tom, maye next year I can egg you on to first place! Susan |
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Finally! Hello everyone. Well, finally finished these contest rocks. This has been one of the tougher tumbles-due to the stubbornness of these babies to take a shine. Here are some photos for you to take a look and perhaps make a pre-contest judgment on them.
