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Post by jamesp on Jul 22, 2015 10:58:47 GMT -5
About two weeks ago in SiC 80 in rotary Today: Closer: Have been adding more as the rocks reduce from tumbling Theory on getting more concentric rings. Tumbling these with smalls instead of 1-2 inch chunks of coral. It appears that the bigger tumbles are mostly hitting the high spots. The smalls may reach to the hard to reach spots and grind them. Here is the flattest piece, it seems to have an even distribution of wear. Lots of worn bots.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 22, 2015 11:30:47 GMT -5
Those are spectacular orbies! I think you hit on the key, jamesp, tumbling with smalls to get down in there. Jellyfish? Leprosy? Can't really put my finger on it...
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Post by captbob on Jul 22, 2015 11:36:46 GMT -5
I wouldn't recommend your putting your finger on either Jean!
Did you move to a finer grit James?
Very cool
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 22, 2015 12:20:08 GMT -5
I think the price of stocks on botryoid coral just went up after you posted those photos. Cant wait to see the finished pieces.
Chuck
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Post by bsky4463 on Jul 22, 2015 13:08:01 GMT -5
Those look awesome...experiment gone right. cheers
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Post by jamesp on Jul 22, 2015 13:17:11 GMT -5
petrified disease @rckpickerforever ? Yes, must do some with lots of smalls to reach the concave zones. Same SiC 80 captbob, will say the coating is very silicified and slow to wear. Takes a fine polish. Never really pursued these bots Chuck. Did last trip. For 10 years I have rejected those with the white and brown coatings. Ends up they are the ones that make the polka dots. It is harder to find thinner stuff, and is vein dependent. The thick stuff is too thick for jewelry. Thin sheets can be busted up to turn key jewelry tumbles for the most part. Would the vibe or the rotary full of smalls reach the pockets better. My vibe will do SiC 80. and how to mount them, wire ?
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 22, 2015 13:18:30 GMT -5
I wouldn't recommend your putting your finger on either Jean! Did you move to a finer grit James? Very cool
Hmmm, you're probably right, captbob, May not be safe to come in contact with. But on the other hand, if they were dry (not slimy or anything), and I closed my eyes, I think I could work up the gumption to touch them. In addition to being treats for the eyes, tactile sensation is another of the pleasures of playing with rocks. (Could maybe put on gloves first? lol.)
Those look awesome...experiment gone right. cheers
It's the Suthen way, Andy. Do something enough times, and you might just be lucky and get it right, lol! Just kidding, James! I know you are always thinking of different things to try! Nothin' is ever easy. If it was, EVERYBODY would be doing it!
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Post by jamesp on Jul 22, 2015 13:43:02 GMT -5
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 22, 2015 14:03:58 GMT -5
Well, yeah, James. Now with Scott so busy, who else am I gonna pick on? lol.
Hmmm, Georgia or Montana.... Hot, sweaty and carnivorous bugs, or freezing my @ss off. I believe El Nino will be ending the drought this fall and winter, so that's a decision I won't have to make. The last storm we had was just a taste of what is in store for us. I know people that are taking the news of the oncoming wet winter to heart, and are getting new roofs, taking care of business with their properties.
If a couple inches in as many days can do as much damage as it did, imagine storms dropping even more rain several times a week for weeks (months?) on end. Gonna be a mess. One thing that could make it worse would be some earthshaking in the middle of it. Do you suppose the weight of heavy rains on the surface and soaking into the ground could precipitate an earthquake? Something I was cogitating on the other day, when reading the earthquake thread.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 22, 2015 14:17:43 GMT -5
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Post by bsky4463 on Jul 22, 2015 15:08:25 GMT -5
Now you sound like a rancher, too dry..too wet. Maybe rockpickerforever would fit in well here in Montucky. Fight the fight jamesp do show her a chink in the armor. Cheers
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 22, 2015 15:49:18 GMT -5
Thank you, James, just don't wish us too much! And you know you love the abuse. Not sure about Andy, though. Yeah, he probably does, too. It is just attention, and I know everyone needs attention sometimes. I miss Scott... He likes abuse, too.
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 23, 2015 10:33:11 GMT -5
James,those are really nice-great job.......Mother nature at her best...
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 23, 2015 19:28:15 GMT -5
petrified disease @rckpickerforever ? Yes, must do some with lots of smalls to reach the concave zones. Same SiC 80 captbob, will say the coating is very silicified and slow to wear. Takes a fine polish. Never really pursued these bots Chuck. Did last trip. For 10 years I have rejected those with the white and brown coatings. Ends up they are the ones that make the polka dots. It is harder to find thinner stuff, and is vein dependent. The thick stuff is too thick for jewelry. Thin sheets can be busted up to turn key jewelry tumbles for the most part. Would the vibe or the rotary full of smalls reach the pockets better. My vibe will do SiC 80. and how to mount them, wire ? I am guessing wire to be your best bet. Abstract shapes are not my cup of tea but these look like they would be right up riverrock's alley. I bet there are a few that I could grind the back flat on then trace a template shape on. From there I could treat your tumble like any other cab and preform and polish the sides on wheels without ever touching the face then it could be grooved and wrapped. I did this one that reminds me of what I am talking about. This was a fairly flat piece of blue lace rough that is all druzy across the top. And vibe with 50 percent smalls is key to getting the nooks and crannies polished IMHO Chuck
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Post by jamesp on Jul 23, 2015 19:56:38 GMT -5
petrified disease @rckpickerforever ? Yes, must do some with lots of smalls to reach the concave zones. Same SiC 80 captbob, will say the coating is very silicified and slow to wear. Takes a fine polish. Never really pursued these bots Chuck. Did last trip. For 10 years I have rejected those with the white and brown coatings. Ends up they are the ones that make the polka dots. It is harder to find thinner stuff, and is vein dependent. The thick stuff is too thick for jewelry. Thin sheets can be busted up to turn key jewelry tumbles for the most part. Would the vibe or the rotary full of smalls reach the pockets better. My vibe will do SiC 80. and how to mount them, wire ? I am guessing wire to be your best bet. Abstract shapes are not my cup of tea but these look like they would be right up riverrock's alley. I bet there are a few that I could grind the back flat on then trace a template shape on. From there I could treat your tumble like any other cab and preform and polish the sides on wheels without ever touching the face then it could be grooved and wrapped. I did this one that reminds me of what I am talking about. This was a fairly flat piece of blue lace rough that is all fruzy across the top. And vibe with 50 percent smalls is key to getting the nooks and crannies polished IMHO Chuck Those snakeskin's would look fine mounted/wrapped, but where to start ? I have seen riverrock wrap odd shapes. May just be the trick. Been trying to figure how to wrap tumbles, or make settings for them. Same situation. 50% filler sounds great, and do remember you mentioning that on the snakeskin's. Figure that is about the only way to remove the coating in concave zone to make spots show on top of the bots. Figuring the more spots the better. thanks for the tips Chuck.
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Post by paulshiroma on Jul 24, 2015 0:11:11 GMT -5
No time for hobbies right now so I'll live vicariously through all of you. Great work, James.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 24, 2015 7:17:49 GMT -5
No time for hobbies right now so I'll live vicariously through all of you. Great work, James. Rocks will wait, they are not going away Paul. I gave a nice hollow coral specimen to the family mechanic yesterday. His sons love rocks. Been doing it for years, and he treats us well on his services. Watching those boys enthusiasm better than money.
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Post by paulshiroma on Jul 24, 2015 8:05:18 GMT -5
No time for hobbies right now so I'll live vicariously through all of you. Great work, James. Rocks will wait, they are not going away Paul. I gave a nice hollow coral specimen to the family mechanic yesterday. His sons love rocks. Been doing it for years, and he treats us well on his services. Watching those boys enthusiasm better than money. Isn't it great watching a youngster light up like that? Seeing kids get into the hobby or any hobby they're passionate about, is always fun. I took Nathaniel, my younger, down to San Diego a a few weeks ago to visit some of the museums down there. We spent an afternoon looking through the Maritime Museum - they have an excellent set of models there. While we were browsing through the exhibits, we ran across one of the museum staff: A 10 year old carefully building the next exhibit - a US Navy Destroyer. He was being incredibly careful and it was fun to watch him. Anyway, this is a great thread. Keep up posted!
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Post by jamesp on Jul 24, 2015 8:10:14 GMT -5
Old guys need to learn from the youngster's enthusiasm. We can be kids too !
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Post by 1dave on Jul 24, 2015 19:04:30 GMT -5
I wouldn't recommend your putting your finger on either Jean! Did you move to a finer grit James? Very cool
Hmmm, you're probably right, captbob, May not be safe to come in contact with. But on the other hand, if they were dry (not slimy or anything), and I closed my eyes, I think I could work up the gumption to touch them. In addition to being treats for the eyes, tactile sensation is another of the pleasures of playing with rocks. (Could maybe put on gloves first? lol.)
Those look awesome...experiment gone right. cheers
It's the Suthen way, Andy. Do something enough times, and you might just be lucky and get it right, lol! Just kidding, James! I know you are always thinking of different things to try! Nothin' is ever easy. If it was, EVERYBODY would be doing it!
Yep, Change = the spice of life.
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