jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 29, 2017 11:07:42 GMT -5
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Post by wigglinrocks on Jan 29, 2017 11:13:09 GMT -5
Now that is some fine looking tumbler fodder . Got em rolling yet ?
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 29, 2017 11:55:11 GMT -5
Now that is some fine looking tumbler fodder . Got em rolling yet ? Some of them needed for topping barrels off. Many will run next loads wigglin. Most will be smalls for one big rock per barrel. Try to pick 6 or 7 different colored 1 to 2 pound cobbles each time to saw for hammering so there is variety.
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Post by wigglinrocks on Jan 29, 2017 13:00:50 GMT -5
Now that is some fine looking tumbler fodder . Got em rolling yet ? Some of them needed for topping barrels off. Many will run next loads wigglin. Most will be smalls for one big rock per barrel. Try to pick 6 or 7 different colored 1 to 2 pound cobbles each time to saw for hammering so there is variety. All I can say is keep doin what you're doin . Turning out some fine looking rock .
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 29, 2017 17:02:57 GMT -5
You got it going with rolling stones Dude........Better watch it Mick will be a comin' for ya' Jim!!!! LOL
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 29, 2017 17:18:28 GMT -5
Man that is a pretty mix!.....Mel
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Post by adam on Jan 29, 2017 17:19:34 GMT -5
Awesome shrink wood... why do they call it shrink wood?
Nearly completely with rounding that cobble. Gonna take a great shine.
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Post by jamesp on Jan 29, 2017 18:59:44 GMT -5
Awesome shrink wood... why do they call it shrink wood? Nearly completely with rounding that cobble. Gonna take a great shine. It is wood that is in a stage of shrinking or even rotting causing large cracks or contortions at the time of it's petrification Adam. This pieces borders on stump burl and some shrinkage. It is closer to round than flat. It required grinding to remove pits and divots. and still needs touch up.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 20:22:43 GMT -5
That yellow half slice is badass
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 29, 2017 21:00:24 GMT -5
That yellow half slice is badass Jasper ?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 21:19:42 GMT -5
That yellow half slice is badass Jasper ? Looks like a jasp-agate. Maybe a bit breccia? Flled with agate. Bad@ss!
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Post by pghram on Feb 2, 2017 9:14:21 GMT -5
It's almost spherical, I can't wait to see the finish.
Peace,
Rich
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vera
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Post by vera on Feb 5, 2017 12:46:56 GMT -5
Those are such beautiful rocks you have to work with and I totally love your tumblers!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 6, 2017 10:48:25 GMT -5
Those are such beautiful rocks you have to work with and I totally love your tumblers! A long trip to Texas was rewarding vera. Supplied enough rocks to keep the tumblers happy for 3-4 years. The trip probably cost $2500, lasted almost 3 weeks and was a real world treasure hunt. Figuring $800/year rock budget is not too bad for a serious tumbler. But the 3 weeks was 3 of the best weeks of my life. Hard to put a dollar figure on that. Relatively cheap vacation for 3 weeks, so rocks were free in a sort. Not to mention, many of the rocks are very unusual and are items that can not be purchased. The rocks were collected in sizes that would make them easy to process for tumbling. Reducing waste and time. It was my 3rd trip to this collecting area and learned a lot about what to and what not to collect. The tumbler is bulletproof. Over designed and industrial duty. It gets washed down with a garden hose and can take on large barrels when needed. Speed changes are easy and it has two sets of shafts for running some barrels fast and some slow simultaneously. Holds six 8 pound barrels to keep a variety of different rocks rolling. Guessing it has not sat idle for two weeks in 5 years.
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Post by wigglinrocks on Feb 6, 2017 10:57:27 GMT -5
Those are such beautiful rocks you have to work with and I totally love your tumblers! But the 3 weeks was 3 of the best weeks of my life. Hard to put a dollar figure on that. Relatively cheap vacation for 3 weeks, so rocks were free in a sort. It really is hard to put a dollar figure on tumbling self picked rocks , I don't even try . It is true quality time to be out on a rock hunt .
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 6, 2017 11:19:04 GMT -5
But the 3 weeks was 3 of the best weeks of my life. Hard to put a dollar figure on that. Relatively cheap vacation for 3 weeks, so rocks were free in a sort. It really is hard to put a dollar figure on tumbling self picked rocks , I don't even try . It is true quality time to be out on a rock hunt . Nothing like the hunt wigglin. Intimacy with nature and her treasures. I suggest all rock hounds save money to do a sure fire successful collecting trip. I guess the important point is going to a vast location that will yield more fine rocks than you can take back with you. Not always an easy spot on earth to find this day and age. If you have freedom to roam and collect in a rock rich location you have it made. Such locations are getting hard to find. I collect coral and it requires long trips in a specialized vehicle(boat). Rio Grande materials that require touchy negotiations from land owners and has a lot of illegal activity in the area. Both require travel and hotel stays. Precision timing and lots of luck.
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