ryjen
starting to shine!
Member since October 2009
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Post by ryjen on Mar 17, 2010 16:08:03 GMT -5
We finally got our 1st tumbler today!!!! A Lortone 33B dbl barrel tumbler. Hopefully I will be able to post 1st pics in the next while.
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chromenut
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since December 2009
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Post by chromenut on Mar 17, 2010 18:12:06 GMT -5
Let us know how it goes!!!
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revco
starting to spend too much on rocks
Another Victim Of The Rockcycle
Member since February 2010
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Post by revco on Mar 17, 2010 20:56:45 GMT -5
Awesome! The 33B is a great little tumbler. I have a 3A that I bought used over 12 years ago and it's still running strong! Tumbling is a fun hobby and it's great to see the rocks take shape into polished stones. Make sure you read up on here...there's lots of great info that I wish I had when I started! Look forward to your pics!
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Post by susand24224 on Mar 17, 2010 21:09:35 GMT -5
Congratulations! I have one, and it has been great. Do you know what your first rocks will be?
Susan
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Post by rockrookie on Mar 17, 2010 21:46:27 GMT -5
good choice !!
you'll love it !!
--paul
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sford13
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2009
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Post by sford13 on Mar 18, 2010 6:36:44 GMT -5
Yep I started out with a 33B. Than within probably a month I bought a second one. That was last September. And other than a couple of days when I was out of town they have been running ever since. You will love it. I know that I do.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Mar 18, 2010 7:44:37 GMT -5
Good choice for your first tumbler! That's what I have - that was my first one, now I have 2 plus a Genie. Kinda hard to stop at just one!
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 18, 2010 16:53:46 GMT -5
Congratulations! I had a friend get a 33b and he loves it. I have a used one and love it! It's a great size. Have fun tumbling ;D
Steve
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Mar 20, 2010 7:07:16 GMT -5
Hi Ryjen,
Hope all goes well and we see some good results Welcome to the Board as well
Have a good "Rocking" W/end
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 21, 2010 16:26:12 GMT -5
I have a Lortone 33B and I love it!!!
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ryjen
starting to shine!
Member since October 2009
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Post by ryjen on Jun 4, 2010 1:33:25 GMT -5
i am on to stage 3 on one barrel and stage 2 on another. We started out with agates and they are turning out quite nicely
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 4, 2010 2:35:10 GMT -5
I Tumble my agates 6 weeks (stage 1) to get them smooth
Dont rush through you will be dissapointed with the final results if you do
Agates come up realy well with a high Gloss mirrow finish , they are my favorites
The last lot took me 3 months ( - 1 week) in the rotary
I now have a Lot"O" vibe which cuts the time down to 10 days from Stage 2
Have a good day
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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revco
starting to spend too much on rocks
Another Victim Of The Rockcycle
Member since February 2010
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Post by revco on Jun 5, 2010 15:41:08 GMT -5
Wow, that's impressive that you've got two stages rolling all ready! I'm running 24lbs of rough and I only seem to get enough for a proper 120/220 load by the time I finish a polish in one barrel. I often work with some pretty nasty wild rough, though, so it usually takes longer to get right. I'd also echo Jack's advice that it's important to take your time in the rough for best results.
Glad you're enjoying it! Keep on rolling! The 33B's a great tumbler! I liked it so much that I have two!
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