FLrockhound
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2014
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Post by FLrockhound on Jul 12, 2015 21:08:52 GMT -5
I know a dry corncob polish is recommended but has anybody tried using dry saw dust with polish in a tumbler for flourite? I might have to try it, if it's doable. I have a lot of saved cedar sawdust I use to keep bugs out of my wife's outdoor plants.
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Post by gingerkid on Jul 15, 2015 5:03:11 GMT -5
Haven't tumbled any fluorite yet, FLrockhound, but found this in one of jamesp's tumble threads posted by stonemaster499 that may help you. I hope you are feeling much better! Excellent job James! Where did you even get the idea for AL Ox 46 and 220? Then such a large grit jump 200-1000 very interesting. Thanks for sharing your formula. I'm curious why you didn't try "the rock shed or "mamma's minerals" (not sure who to credit, since they have the same formula posted) formula for fluorite? This works perfect for all stones < 5 hardness. Most people cannot turn down their vibes, so will require cushioning agents (sugar or corn starch), and i would be using them even with a slowed down vibe! The secret is the dry polish in any organic media (corn cob, walnut shell, apricot shell, rice hulls, sawdust, small wood filing...etc) www.therockshed.com/instructions3.htmlIncredible posts you have been sharing, with great information.
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FLrockhound
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2014
Posts: 343
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Post by FLrockhound on Jul 15, 2015 19:03:11 GMT -5
Thank you gingerkid ! That's exactly what I needed to know. I just finished my steroid infusion and feeling so much better, I even mowed my lawn today(riding mower).
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