tkvancil
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2011
Posts: 1,548
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 27, 2012 0:47:22 GMT -5
Most of the rocks I polish I have found in streams,rivers, driveways hiking trails, landscaping and the like. There's nothing "spectacular" native to Illinois my home state. So for me it's kind of a two fold thing.....(1) the challenge of finding something "tumble worthy" & (2) the satisfaction I get when a common rock becomes a beautiful shiny "gem".
How's about you all ? ....... Ken
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hand2mouthmining
spending too much on rocks
Purveyors of California Gem Rock
Member since September 2011
Posts: 495
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Post by hand2mouthmining on Sept 27, 2012 1:27:25 GMT -5
Well, lets see ... There's the prospecting ... And the mining ... And the pressure washing ... And the slabbing ... And the grinding, sanding & cutting, of course!  But my favorite part is seeing the cool creations that other geoenthusiasts make from the rock we send them! ;D And the great folks we share our field trips with! Of course, there are all of the folks here at RTH!  Cheers, all! Kris |
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Post by geoff on Sept 27, 2012 1:36:05 GMT -5
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Post by rocklicker on Sept 27, 2012 1:42:58 GMT -5
Of all aspects of this rewarding hobby, it's the people. I have met so many wonderful people I would not have known otherwise. Rock folk are some of the nicest warmest most generous people around.
I do enjoy using creativity and skills you can't learn in a classroom to turn a rock you find on the ground into a beautiful work of art. But what good is any of that if you don't have anyone with your same enthusiasm to share it with? If you didn't have rock buddies you would just be a weirdo who can't stop picking up rocks and hides in the garage all the time sawing and grinding them.
One rock trip with buddies will do it. I think the burro creek trip was my favorite. I wish I could have gone on one of the WWR trips.
Steve
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Post by rocklicker on Sept 27, 2012 2:16:14 GMT -5
That and the other favorite part is finding that one rock. I'm talking about THE find. We've all got one. You're out houndin and you find it right there. Probably got a story if how it was found too.
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Post by rocklicker on Sept 27, 2012 2:30:01 GMT -5
Oh and if you haven't found it, you will.
Geoff, much like your post with your daughter grinding rocks, that just warms my heart. I hope that when my daughter gets old enough I will get to experience your favorite part too.
Steve
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Post by deb193redux on Sept 27, 2012 9:14:45 GMT -5
cutting into rough. nothing else like it.
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Sept 27, 2012 9:44:15 GMT -5
The whole thing  |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Sept 27, 2012 9:58:01 GMT -5
The part I like most is hounding -- finding treasures.
Then I like the creativity of the "making things" part.
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 27, 2012 10:12:15 GMT -5
Finding them. Meeting lots of great folks. Swapping, or just giving away rocks. Enjoying the great outdoors in search of rocks. Cutting them. Shaping and polishing them. I enjoy every aspect of this great hobby.
Most of all, I love introducing kids to rocks and minerals. I love the look of wonder in their eyes when you show them the outside of a plain looking old rock, then turn it over and show them the cut and polished side.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2009
Posts: 20,718 
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 27, 2012 10:37:21 GMT -5
The hunt and the find........
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rockingthenorth
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2012
Posts: 1,637
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Post by rockingthenorth on Sept 27, 2012 11:00:10 GMT -5
hunting and finding and then when you cut open one and see what is inside it's exciting, and polishing and seeing the beauty of them. wrapping it and giving it away the joy of the peoples face when they get it. pretty much all of it I guess.
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Post by mohs on Sept 27, 2012 12:19:35 GMT -5
I agree with all the above & I suppose hounding is the best part of the trip unfortunately its not my strong point but my favorite part of working the stones is watching the shaping/ shining ~ colors/shades emerge especially around the 400 grit phase on a belt when the reflection of the rock, under the water, beams back at ya  O yeah! Ed |
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jukerocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2012
Posts: 154
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Post by jukerocks on Sept 27, 2012 12:23:34 GMT -5
It's a learning experience. I think we're all a lot like rocks. Such potential, but the tumbling process is long and tedious before it produces brilliant pieces.
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chassroc
Cave Dweller
Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals
Member since January 2005
Posts: 3,586
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Post by chassroc on Sept 27, 2012 12:25:18 GMT -5
My favorite part is anything new and exciting...new rocks from others either purchased or otherwise and finding my own can be equally fun..although finding them lasts a lot longer
working with new and better material is a high
charlie
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Post by Pat on Sept 27, 2012 12:55:27 GMT -5
Hmmm, that's a hard question. I think I like everything about it, and dislike nothing about it.
It's good for the mental and the physical.
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Post by roy on Sept 27, 2012 17:50:04 GMT -5
All of it hunting cutting and most of all hanging out with my friends
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
Posts: 20,494
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 27, 2012 20:23:56 GMT -5
I agree with Charlie. It's really neat seeing a new discovery someone has made especially if it's a new agate or jasper type. Also I agree the biggest rushes are when you yourself find a really cool specimen or cut into a rock and find real beauty inside. No rush like finding an unexpected treasure to add to your collection!....Mel
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electricface
starting to spend too much on rocks
First fish of the day
Member since August 2012
Posts: 211
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Post by electricface on Sept 27, 2012 23:36:48 GMT -5
I'd have to say my favorite part would be..............you know what it is..................keep reading................almost there..................ahh here we are "the wait". Yes I said it. The excitement that builds before every find and just before you open every barrel. Yep my favorite part. |
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hubrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2011
Posts: 1,563
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Post by hubrocks on Sept 28, 2012 1:05:29 GMT -5
Man that's a tough one, hounding for sure,slabbing for sure, finding that one that makes your heart skip a beat, trying to walk and my Lab dropping a stick in front of me to throw, go 2 steps and she drops it there again etc. till I pick it up and throw it for her, when I'm hounding. The grinding polishing,and loosing track of time, wrapping ,and coming up with a new idea to share, and being able to share with you artists, cause you are all a little weird like me! ;D
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