darstcreek77
has rocks in the head
Member since April 2011
Posts: 673
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Post by darstcreek77 on Apr 16, 2011 7:53:20 GMT -5
how much grit (80) should I put in a vib tumbler with a 1/2 pd of rocks ? it will hold 1 1/2 quarts water ! thanks Allen
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stefan
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2005
Posts: 14,095
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Post by stefan on Apr 16, 2011 10:50:26 GMT -5
Most people skip the course grit in a vibe. Most start with 120/220. Not sure on the amounts as I don't have a vibe
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charles kuchar
spending too much on rocks
getting ready for the second coming
Member since November 2010
Posts: 300
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Post by charles kuchar on Apr 16, 2011 12:48:06 GMT -5
what vib? my vibe is a lot-O which holds about 4 1/2 pounds of rock. my vibe would have trouble with only a half a pound of rocks. if i wanted to do only 1/2 pound, i would put some other rocks into the vibe to increase the weight. when i have the weight good, then for the 120/220 i put in 6 teaspoons and then run it for two days before cleaning the rocks for the next phase. check the vibe every few hours because the grit will be working right away and the slurry will get dry right away. i also put 1/2 teaspoon of soap flakes and 1 teaspoon of borax in the vibe to help the process. charlie
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