scottyh
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Post by scottyh on Sept 20, 2016 5:11:20 GMT -5
Well just finished another 14 pound tumble. This is the batch that I did my entries for the world tumbling contest in. probably will keep these for myself these ones will go in a jar for the guess how many stones in the jar competition at our club show this weekend These go in the giveaway plate at home Overall not too bad a load and was fairly happy with them. Enjoy, Cheers Scott
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richardh
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Post by richardh on Sept 20, 2016 8:15:31 GMT -5
Looks like a great batch, I would love to see some of them up close.
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stonedape
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Post by stonedape on Sept 21, 2016 9:58:47 GMT -5
Looks like some beauties in there! Can you post some close ups of your favorites?
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Post by Garage Rocker on Sept 21, 2016 10:00:55 GMT -5
Lots of shine. Great batch!
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Post by Jugglerguy on Sept 21, 2016 19:35:05 GMT -5
Wow, awesome rocks and awesome tumble. Are any of these local rocks for you? I have no idea what sort of rocks are found in New Zealand.
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dottyt
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Post by dottyt on Sept 22, 2016 0:02:43 GMT -5
Very nice and some look H U G E .
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scottyh
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Post by scottyh on Sept 22, 2016 1:31:08 GMT -5
Hi all,
Thanks for the compliments. This material is New Zealand agates, jaspers and petrified wood with a very small amount of Australian agate mixed in. You may think that some of these pieces are huge but for me they are the average size as I will tumble specimens that are up to the size of a softball. Some of these would not normally have made it into the final polish due to the odd fracture. However, I needed to make up a load so I could do the 220, 600 and polish stages on my world tumbling contest entries.
Yep NZ has some very fine agate, petrified wood, jasper and quartzite. Have a look at the new Zealand section on my friends agate web site (http://www.mineralworld.de/html/neu_seeland_engl.html) Also try to get hold of the New Zealand agate book that was written by my friend Malcolm Luxton he still has a few in stock if you want me to put you in touch pm me. I will try to send some close ups when I get time for those who requested them.
Mean while thanks again.
Cheers Scott
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scottyh
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Post by scottyh on Sept 22, 2016 1:35:49 GMT -5
Here are my entries for the world tumbling contest
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Sept 22, 2016 9:34:44 GMT -5
Great looking batch. I really like the rectangle shaped stone that is just about in the middle of your first picture (on your original post).
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 22, 2016 12:45:05 GMT -5
Great batch. Cool materials and great shine. Thanks for sharing.
Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Sept 22, 2016 13:29:43 GMT -5
Hi all, Thanks for the compliments. This material is New Zealand agates, jaspers and petrified wood with a very small amount of Australian agate mixed in. You may think that some of these pieces are huge but for me they are the average size as I will tumble specimens that are up to the size of a softball. Some of these would not normally have made it into the final polish due to the odd fracture. However, I needed to make up a load so I could do the 220, 600 and polish stages on my world tumbling contest entries. Yep NZ has some very fine agate, petrified wood, jasper and quartzite. Have a look at the new Zealand section on my friends agate web site (http://www.mineralworld.de/html/neu_seeland_engl.html) Also try to get hold of the New Zealand agate book that was written by my friend Malcolm Luxton he still has a few in stock if you want me to put you in touch pm me. I will try to send some close ups when I get time for those who requested them. Mean while thanks again. Cheers Scott Those are some awesome agates and really great photography too. Thanks.
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