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rocklicker
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Get a load of this baby Apr 15, 2010 0:17:37 GMT -5

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Post by rocklicker on Apr 15, 2010 0:17:37 GMT -5

Check out this tumbler! When you got more rocks than you know what to do with you get one of these! (Big ol tumbler on upper left) 12 barrels? That's pushing 150 pounds! Augh! There are rocks shuddering at the thought.

sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/1691154354.html

I spoke to the guy selling this frieght-train sized tumbler already. I am going down there Monday to pick up the Highland Park grinder but I'll probably drool all over that big tumbler and do my best to convince myself I need it... even though I probably don't. It would deplete all the rocks in the back yard in a few batches and I couldn't afford to feed it grit. A few barrels, if there are extras, might end up coming home with me anyway.

BTW, I am really exited about getting that HP grinder! I've wanted one for years! I can't wait.
Steve

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connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	Get a load of this baby Apr 15, 2010 6:15:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on Apr 15, 2010 6:15:04 GMT -5 Steve,,,,If you buy that tumbler and looking at your avatar,,,, you're gunna need a whole herd of cats pretty soon! lol connrock
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drjo fully equipped rock polisher Honduran Opal & DIY Nut Member since May 2008 Posts: 1,581	Get a load of this baby Apr 15, 2010 6:21:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drjo on Apr 15, 2010 6:21:38 GMT -5 $50!!! You could sell off the bearings and make a small fortune! ;D The double flat lap looks interesting to me Good luck and give us pix in there new home! Dr Joe .
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rocklicker
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Get a load of this baby Apr 22, 2010 13:43:04 GMT -5

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Post by rocklicker on Apr 22, 2010 13:43:04 GMT -5

Wow, I saw the thing in person over the weekend. It was a sight to behold! Barrels as far as the eye can see! Funny thing is last I heard he still hadn't sold it. I guess there's not a lot of people out there who need that much tumbling capacity.

I ended up coming home with 4 barrels and the smaller set of shafts in the picture. I was thinking of rebuilding it into a nice quad 12-lb tumbler or I'll just use the barrels.

BTW, that highland park machine turned out to be a frantom which is just fine in my book. It's now keeping the other machines company in the garage.
Steve

johnjsgems gets rocks for Christmas Member since August 2007 Posts: 6,959	Get a load of this baby Apr 23, 2010 8:44:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnjsgems on Apr 23, 2010 8:44:53 GMT -5 I thought it was a Frantom. I had the same unit with attached saw. Same era/quality as HP.
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bertknubben off to a rocking start Member since August 2010 Posts: 1	Get a load of this baby Sept 1, 2010 15:43:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bertknubben on Sept 1, 2010 15:43:41 GMT -5 Hi I am not very happy with the pin up pictures

drjo fully equipped rock polisher Honduran Opal & DIY Nut Member since May 2008 Posts: 1,581	Get a load of this baby Sept 1, 2010 19:50:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drjo on Sept 1, 2010 19:50:43 GMT -5 ?
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