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Post by gr on Feb 11, 2011 20:13:48 GMT -5
I was out the other day doing a little hounding with a friend from Goergia and started picking up some of this agate as a tumbleing rough for myself. Bigger pieces are pretty laiden with fractures but the smaller pieces ( 3/4" to 2 - 2 1/2" pieces are pretty clear of fractures And I thought maybe some of the other RTH'ers might be interested in tumbling some of this also. So I posted this as sort of a feeler to see if anyone else might be interested. I have to hike a ways to get this material and I've only found it in this one area. And I don't want to pack a bunch out if it seems to be just a ho hum type of rock. I mean it's not to me but not everyone sees it from my aesthetic perspective. If there is an interest I'll post flat rate pricing back here. I don't have a pay pal account yet so check or M O would work. PM me or post here if you're interested.     TFL.... Gary |
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Post by rockrookie on Feb 12, 2011 19:38:26 GMT -5
Gary ,
in my opinion , that would be great mix for the tumbler . and it would go quickly , if people are in the spending mood .
i have been buying a lot lately . so don't count on me . but, don't count me out , either .
--paul
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Post by wizardofthestone on Feb 14, 2011 18:33:33 GMT -5
Yep great mix for the tumbler.. But some of the stones should be cut or broken in half.. so most of the stones are roughly the same size.. Once broken and sized.. you can place the stones in a dry tumbler for a few days.. this will help shape the stones a bit better instead of hand cutting some of the less attractive ones. Sure I do a few dry or rough tumbles before stating the correct tumbling process. I do this because again. I don't have the correct equipment to actually shape the stones to my desired taste and look. As long as you have extra barrels to set aside just for the dry tumbles, you shouldn't have any issues.
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Post by tandl on Feb 16, 2011 20:32:17 GMT -5
That is some real good looking stuff
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Post by jakesrocks on Feb 16, 2011 23:29:41 GMT -5
I see some nice cabs in the larger pieces. Heck, if I lived anywhere near you, I'd help you carry that stuff out for an ammo pouch or 2 of the larger pieces.
Don
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Post by gr on Feb 23, 2011 15:50:42 GMT -5
Don, South Dakota is close enough-- right ?
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Post by jakesrocks on Feb 23, 2011 16:15:52 GMT -5
Can't make it until spring thaw. I can barely get into town right now. Heading out to the Black Hills in June to hunt for Fairburns and TePees.
Don
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Post by susand24224 on Feb 24, 2011 0:55:26 GMT -5
It looks like a great variety--I'd be interested.
Susan
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Post by blr2449 on Feb 24, 2011 21:49:54 GMT -5
It looks like a great variety--I'd be interested. Susan Me, too |
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Post by onewomanarmy on Feb 24, 2011 23:38:05 GMT -5
That does look awfully nice - I'd imagine you'd have several takers on this stuff. Sounds like it might be a job to get it out though. Bet you could rustle up a couple of "pack hounds" by the sounds of it though...  |
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Post by gr on Feb 24, 2011 23:47:55 GMT -5
onewomanarmy, couple of people interested. Not many near me that are interested in packin anything. great thought though
Gary
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Post by gr on Feb 24, 2011 23:50:46 GMT -5
Notice to viewers - I had originally posted that I couldn't do paypal. I can now. thanks
Gary
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Post by jakesrocks on Feb 28, 2011 22:46:54 GMT -5
I received a box of this material from Gary today. This is going to be some very nice and colorful tumbling material. It has a slightly waxy look, almost like common opal, and should take a very high polish. I'll know for sure in about 2 months.
Don
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Post by gr on Feb 28, 2011 23:10:00 GMT -5
Looking foward to those Don as I've not had a chance to tumble any of it yet
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Post by jakesrocks on Feb 28, 2011 23:15:23 GMT -5
I owe you a box of something nice. Been under the weather for a few days.  . As soon as I'm feeling better, I'll get some of my material sent to you. Don |
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Post by gr on Feb 28, 2011 23:25:26 GMT -5
Wow thats cool. didn't expect anything in return. sorry to hear you are under the weather. Hope you're feeling better soon!!!
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Post by jakesrocks on Mar 1, 2011 14:26:39 GMT -5
Hey Gary, I think you'd better collect a bunch of this material. Once the folks on here see some of it polished up, the orders will be rolling in. Even before polishing, this material is so dense and shiny that you can tell it's gonna tumble great. And it's gonna have some killer colors and patterns. I'm gonna load my tumbler this afternoon, and get this stuff started.
Don
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Post by gr on Mar 6, 2011 14:45:06 GMT -5
Hey Don, I somehow missed your last post.
That's good news to hear! ( not about missing your post) about this material. looking foward the the pics. Was going to go out yesterday but weather turned nasty
gary
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Post by tanyafrench on Mar 9, 2011 20:45:42 GMT -5
Gary, I just saw this thread and wow, you have some very pretty stones in that mix. See some pretty pinks and pale reds in there. That should be some awesome tumble mix. The budget is tite now but one day I may ask you to be me a box.
Tanya
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Post by learn2turn on Mar 29, 2011 17:07:11 GMT -5
Is any of this stuff available? Maybe a small flat rate box to medium flat rate box? If so, what would it cost?
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. As soon as I'm feeling better, I'll get some of my material sent to you.
