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Post by deb193redux on Feb 20, 2011 21:15:04 GMT -5
definately DO NOT NEED 8 barrels. just plain bad advice.
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 21, 2011 8:22:23 GMT -5
Welcome Habbie!
Just wanted to clarify this confusing thread for you. Wizard is someone who has been struggling to fit in from time to time here and on other rock forums. I think the problem is that he likes (needs) to do things his own way, yet wants to be accepted and part of a group. He has joined, unjoined and rejoined here many times. I think that his method is something that works for him, but would be pretty expensive for someone just starting out, and may not be the way that some of these esteemed experienced members would go. Too complicated for someone just starting out, is my own opinion.
Clear as mud, right? That being said...
My own advice is that it is recommended to have a separate barrel just for polishing, so the polish doesn't get contaminated. The other barrel will do just fine if you clean it well in between grit stages (as well as burnish at the end of a grit stage). So, start with two barrels.
As you become more experienced, and read more, you will undoubtedly want more tumblers to work multiple loads at a time. Then you can get more complex.
Good luck and again, welcome to the forum! Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 21, 2011 8:30:01 GMT -5
To answer your question... they usually come with one barrel.
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Shelbeeray
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Post by Shelbeeray on Feb 28, 2011 21:12:51 GMT -5
OMG, I've been gone awhile and missed some silliness! My 33b came with 2 barrels. I have two for each stage. That's my way of doing it and my tumbles turn out nicely. No need for folks to get nasty, we each have our way. THIS nastinesss and need to insult is why I don't come here often. Actually, regret having shared the tutorials. BUT most folks are good enough to be well-mannered and most appreciate the advice. I shared this because it is the adviceI wish I had when I started. I've had tumbles turn out badly because I missed a bit of grit and it got into the polish, so I use separate barrrels. They've lasted me 5 years and considering that they've been running non-stop, in the end, the cost is minimal. I'm usually running separate rock types in each barrel so it works for me. Follow whatever path you want. Fewer barrels simply means meticulous cleaning of the barrels. Rocks should definitely be rinsed, watch vugs and cracks and pits for grit.
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crgator
starting to shine!
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Post by crgator on Mar 1, 2011 18:53:12 GMT -5
quote: "Actually, regret having shared the tutorials."
As newbies to this hobby, my girlfriend and I are thankful for the tutorials you shared. They've been helpful, and we have learned from them. Thanks.
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habbie
starting to shine!
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Post by habbie on Mar 3, 2011 9:53:28 GMT -5
thank you everyone, think I will buy one with 27 barrels and 4 tons of grit!! sorry just kidding. I have a 3 barrel, thought would one for the 1st one for 2nd and the last for polish, would that work?
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danb
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by danb on Mar 22, 2011 22:45:59 GMT -5
Is there another link for this tutorial? It appears that this website is no longer with us...
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Post by Swedish fisherman on Mar 24, 2011 9:21:18 GMT -5
Is there another link for this tutorial? It appears that this website is no longer with us... The bottom link leads to a download page for a pdf file. That worked for me. Great guide, very nice with the pictures.
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Extreme Minerals
off to a rocking start
"Start using that rock equipment or else!"- Your Wife
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Post by Extreme Minerals on May 13, 2011 11:44:53 GMT -5
Thanks for the tutorial. I use to tumble as a teenager but found your tutorial showed me that I had forgotten most of what I knew....or thought I knew back then! Thanks again, Tim
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beverley005
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Post by beverley005 on May 20, 2011 7:07:35 GMT -5
I AM NEW TO THIS EXCITING HOBBY. HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED IN ROCKS, WHERE IN NOVA SCOTIA OE ELSE WHERE DO YOU PURCHASE THE GRITS ETC.? I BOUGHT PKS. OF THIS WHEN IN ARIZONA FROM A HARDWARE STORE THAT SOLD THE TUMBLER. BEVERLEY FUDGE.
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habbie
starting to shine!
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Post by habbie on May 21, 2011 18:46:38 GMT -5
hello, I ask a lot of questions (or did) bought a 3 barrel lortone 1.5 each and I have not been satisfied with the results. I now own a 3# single barrel lortone and have not finished a complete cycle. I think the 3 barrel unit is not turning fast enough; the single barrel is much faster, is this normal or do I have a problem? The stones are just shine as I would like them . any suggestions?
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Post by paulshiroma on May 28, 2011 10:58:34 GMT -5
This was a really well written and photo documented tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to put this together and share it. I'm always looking for ways to improve on my (limited) lapidary/tumbling skills and I'll take any ideas or advice and give them a try. Thank you, again!
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Post by susand24224 on May 28, 2011 11:42:37 GMT -5
Beverley005 and Habbie,
You will get a lot more responses if you start a new thread--people who see a new response here will just think that you are commenting on the tutorial.
I don't know where (locally) you can buy grit, but there are several places in the U.S. that will ship overseas, such as the Rockshed.com. This seems too awfully expensive, though. Are there any rock clubs whose members can help you there? Perhaps someone else will be more familiar with what is available to you locally.
Habbie, I don't have a 1.5 but I have a 3 lb. Count the revolutions, and e-mail me privately and I will compare for you. There are a number of reasons you may not get a good shine, but to be more helpful we will need to know what type of rocks you are tumbling and the stages you went through.
Susan
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habbie
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Post by habbie on May 31, 2011 18:50:31 GMT -5
hi Susan, ty for response sorry it took me so long to get back. I talked to lortone and they figured out what was wrong. I had stretched the belt !! I never thought of that since the unit was only a couple of months old; bought new belts and its running like a champ now.
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Jon
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Post by Jon on Jun 21, 2011 23:27:03 GMT -5
Hello, I'm new here and poking around. Was trying to get to the tutorial, but it looks as if the domain may have expired?
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Post by tntmom on Jun 21, 2011 23:48:24 GMT -5
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Jon
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Post by Jon on Jun 22, 2011 0:20:52 GMT -5
Ah, I should have seen that... Thank you!
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wildace30
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Post by wildace30 on Jun 22, 2011 15:36:45 GMT -5
Awesome tutorial...so much insight for a noob like me. Answered a bunch of questions I had. Thanks!
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jemmy
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Post by jemmy on Jul 7, 2011 8:27:34 GMT -5
Hello, does anyone have an updated email address for Shelby? I would like to ask permission to use his awesome tutorial, but the one listed is no good anymore.
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88pathoffroad
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Post by 88pathoffroad on Sept 20, 2011 15:28:31 GMT -5
After perusing the tutorial PDF attachment, I hate to say it, but this is one of the most rambling, opinionated, semi-incorrect and scattered tutorials I've ever seen. I'm not trying to be mean, honestly. Random pieces of the text in the tutorial are also missing.
If you're going to do a tutorial in this way, you should probably just describe and tutor for one type of tumbler at a time. Do it simply, with numbered steps, clear photos and additional details at the bottom.
The only reason I can think of for people liking it is because it's the only one they've ever seen? *shrugs*
Also, the webpage is gone, looks like someone forgot to pay their hosting bill.
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