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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 12, 2014 9:41:51 GMT -5
I would think somewhere between 10-12 weeks. If this is hammer broken rough then the folks that do all stages in rotary may need at least 8 weeks in stage one?
Rules for pre-grinding on wheels are difficult because after tumbling there is no way to tell who did and who didnt do it.
Thanks again Roy! post your info or PM for payment when your ready.
Chuck
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Post by tkvancil on Mar 12, 2014 12:38:18 GMT -5
I am one of those who does all stages in rotary so I'm with Chuck thinking in the 10 to 12 week range. If the group decides to go for a shorter time span I'll either bow out or adjust my methods. After all we're looking for the 10 best and not a whole batch.
If it's paypal only I'll get into this century and sign up. ;-)
Again very generous of you and thanks.
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Post by colliel82 on Mar 12, 2014 14:02:16 GMT -5
Wish my tumbler was ready to run. I think this is a great idea and will watch this thread with great interest.
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Post by noob on Mar 12, 2014 20:02:02 GMT -5
That sounds fun. I would be interested. I run a 3 pound tumbler, so I would agree on the 10 to 12 week time frame.
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Post by herchenx on Mar 12, 2014 21:04:03 GMT -5
Pre grind will give a time jump but I don't know if it provides a guarantee of better end results. I'll go along with whatever the group decides
I'd say 12 weeks is good to let everyone in on the game.
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Post by roy on Mar 12, 2014 22:15:47 GMT -5
ok so 10 to 12 weeks is fine what ever works best is ok since iam not so good at set up the fine details i have asked john to come and help me with the set up and rules and such set up the poll for judging ! it will take me till the middle of next week to get the boxes all filled this is mix rough as i had said before so we are moving three piles to one then mixing them up and fill the boxes then i thing there will be a name draw on the box number and then the shipping will go so bare with me here after all the boxes are shipped the i will go to work on the prizes which will be 1st through third if there is any questions or suggestions just let me know ! i think 15 boxes will be max but will have to see
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Post by junglejim on Mar 12, 2014 22:38:01 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind getting in on this even though I'm still tumbling my first batch now. Once everything is sorted out if there is still a box available I'm interested in getting in on this. If not it will fine just seeing what the finished tumbles look like.
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Post by TByrd on Mar 13, 2014 17:31:26 GMT -5
Roy, how generous indeed. Count me in if your are not at your limit. Sounds like a lot of fun. I am aa rotary tumbler, I have 3lb, 6lb and 12lb tumblers, I will tumble what ever comes my way.
Thanks so much Roy, this is great.
Tammy
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Post by roy on Mar 13, 2014 21:55:39 GMT -5
were almost ready got a few more piles to get up and then start filling boxes some pieces might need broken down not sure what sizes are prefered but here is what we have so far  |
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Post by doneall517 on Mar 13, 2014 23:05:09 GMT -5
We will give it a try..sounds like fun..just don't laugh at the results! Mike
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Post by TByrd on Mar 13, 2014 23:17:10 GMT -5
That looks like some nice rock!
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Post by TByrd on Mar 13, 2014 23:17:36 GMT -5
That looks like some nice rock!
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Post by noob on Mar 14, 2014 0:59:58 GMT -5
That looks like a nice variety of material.
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Post by Thunder69 on Mar 14, 2014 20:58:23 GMT -5
Hey Everyone !!..I am going to be helping Roy with the contest...Once we have all the details worked out I will start the official contest post...Roy this ought to be fun....Thanks everyone....JOhn
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Post by roy on Mar 14, 2014 22:31:34 GMT -5
thank you john!
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Post by herchenx on Mar 15, 2014 0:15:49 GMT -5
If there are more than 15 just drop me - there are a lot of new folks and I want them to get in.
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