My first Tumbler and I'm sucked into more.

cman
starting to spend too much on rocks

Member since August 2009
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My first Tumbler and I'm sucked into more. Apr 8, 2010 13:41:55 GMT -5

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Post by cman on Apr 8, 2010 13:41:55 GMT -5

Well thanks to a Yard sale Tumbler for $3 plus a belt and grit pack from Shawn.
I'm now sucked into Tumbling rocks
Roughly six weeks later with small rocks I had in rock garden I'm impressed.
My wife mentioned last night something sounds different.
I decided to open up the rotary Tumbler and the Rubber gasket Blew out with final polish.

My wife has enjoyed doing Tumbling and she didn't mind the sound in the garage. Reminded her of a waterfall oh well. I kind of miss it at the moment as well.

The next batch will be all preformed cuts to run another 5-6 weeks.
I went to the 6th week tried the 60-90 grit for 2 weeks because the rocks were rough grade. Anything went into this mix soft or hard to observe.

I would like to thank Bikerrandy and all who have written some great articles.

I'm now learning Lampwork, and Glassblowing to add to my mix of Jewelry. My Genie sits behind me and I enjoy cabbing as well.
I do this only for fun.

Hopefully I will get my Videos on Stickham soon.
I need to go cut some more slabs priority one.

Thanks Rock & Flame On!
Cliff

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CMan

frane
misunderstood rock expert

Member since July 2008
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My first Tumbler and I'm sucked into more. Apr 9, 2010 13:14:33 GMT -5

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Post by frane on Apr 9, 2010 13:14:33 GMT -5

You sure have a variety of stones there! Lots of great color and a pretty good shine! Way to go!
You will find that as you keep doing loads, you will learn more and more and each time and they will get better and better!
Welcome to the fun!
Fran

cman
starting to spend too much on rocks

Member since August 2009
Posts: 207

My first Tumbler and I'm sucked into more. Apr 9, 2010 15:07:55 GMT -5

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Post by cman on Apr 9, 2010 15:07:55 GMT -5

Fran,
The picture does nothing for the real shine. I'm going to try to use that polish on my Cabochons.
I'm very impressed and my wife couldn't stop saying that's my favorite one. Yea yea there all her favorites!

I just finished cutting some more rocks and the Thumler is sounding great once again. I guess I will have to buy some more rocks.

Time to go turn my burner on an make a Glass Implosion Pendant.

Have A Great Day
Cliff

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CMan

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	My first Tumbler and I'm sucked into more. Apr 9, 2010 15:16:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Apr 9, 2010 15:16:21 GMT -5 Welcome to the addiction
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Mudshark fully equipped rock polisher Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers Member since December 2008 Posts: 1,083	My first Tumbler and I'm sucked into more. Apr 9, 2010 16:47:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mudshark on Apr 9, 2010 16:47:50 GMT -5 Nice job on those!Cant wait to see your next batch. Mike
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rockrookie still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2008 Posts: 4,962	My first Tumbler and I'm sucked into more. Apr 9, 2010 20:25:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockrookie on Apr 9, 2010 20:25:31 GMT -5 nice batch , Cliff !!! --paul
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MyNewHobby driving up their electric bill Member since January 2009 Posts: 2,282	My first Tumbler and I'm sucked into more. Apr 10, 2010 19:44:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MyNewHobby on Apr 10, 2010 19:44:58 GMT -5 Yep .... I am another one that am waiting to see the next stage. Very Nice so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	You can stare at a rock for hours and never see the same thing twice.