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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 23:50:52 GMT -5
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Post by MrMike on Dec 1, 2016 0:21:06 GMT -5
That would be great but it looks like they are just on the West Coast.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 19:59:43 GMT -5
That would be great but it looks like they are just on the West Coast. I thought they had more places. But I assure you similar distribution exists in all major cities. Industry requires it. Where are you?
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Post by MrMike on Dec 1, 2016 21:18:23 GMT -5
That would be great but it looks like they are just on the West Coast. I thought they had more places. But I assure you similar distribution exists in all major cities. Industry requires it. Where are you? Upper East Tennessee, no major cities
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 21:28:36 GMT -5
I thought they had more places. But I assure you similar distribution exists in all major cities. Industry requires it. Where are you? Upper East Tennessee, no major cities Knoxville, Asheville or Roanoke will have it, maybe you get there from time to time? Or worth a few calls and a drive? I think eastern Tennessee is a beautiful part of the country. Lucky you!!
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Post by MrMike on Dec 1, 2016 21:45:38 GMT -5
Upper East Tennessee, no major cities Knoxville, Asheville or Roanoke will have it, maybe you get there from time to time? Or worth a few calls and a drive? I think eastern Tennessee is a beautiful part of the country. Lucky you!! I'll have to check it out, thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 22:25:28 GMT -5
Knoxville, Asheville or Roanoke will have it, maybe you get there from time to time? Or worth a few calls and a drive? I think eastern Tennessee is a beautiful part of the country. Lucky you!! I'll have to check it out, thanks. Grit blast supply is the business category.
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Post by orrum on Dec 2, 2016 9:47:36 GMT -5
Ok I can get to any of those cities easy as I go visit relatives. It's $95 for a 55 pound bag. However they only list straight grade. No 46/70 etc. I am a firm believer that for tumbling the coarse mixed grit works better.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 10:21:51 GMT -5
Ok I can get to any of those cities easy as I go visit relatives. It's $95 for a 55 pound bag. However they only list straight grade. No 46/70 etc. I am a firm believer that for tumbling the coarse mixed grit works better. I thought you didn't use grit. Just let them roll for months on end?
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Post by orrum on Dec 2, 2016 11:59:29 GMT -5
I put 47/70 in at the begginings and then let em roll for months. I don't know maybe they rub each other but it works. At least half maybe two thirds will be nicely rounded etc and ready gor the Loto. I use a cup in a 12 pound barrel and a half cup in a 6 pound. In the smaller ones one tbsp per pound, like 4 pound barrel gets 4 tbsp. Usually two months but if I know it's real hard like flint or agate 3 to 4 months. Empty them all at once and then have a stockpile for the Loto. Some softer rocks just disappear or get way smaller! LOL. I also put slabbets and slabs in. Patience Sensai!!! I usually order 5 pounds of 46/70 twice a year from Sean at The Rock Shed. Keeps 50 pounds of rock rolling for the 6 months I am here. I sell a lot of "live edge" pendants with glue on silver bails. East coast flea market and craft show people never saw lapidary resulTs b4 so they go crazy over this. I have no tumbles on hand, sell out first weekend that I put them out. of course kids big and little get a free one!!! LOL. Gotta spread the addiction!!!
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