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Post by RocksInNJ on Oct 8, 2019 3:56:21 GMT -5
After watching every rock tumbling video I could find on YouTube, I then did a google search for rock tumbling forums and found this one to be the best by far.
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mrtyandqueenro
off to a rocking start
We Love Rocks!!!!
Member since November 2019
Posts: 3
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Post by mrtyandqueenro on Nov 5, 2019 17:06:20 GMT -5
We were searching for whether we could use a regular bench grinder instead of buying something that looked like a regular bench grinder... we found this place!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!
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meggem
off to a rocking start
Member since November 2019
Posts: 1
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Post by meggem on Nov 8, 2019 11:57:19 GMT -5
Looking for the best Lapidary tools for a beginner. Found some neat multi-function machines. Trying to determine if better to buy that or several tools that do one specific task. 
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whyofquartz
spending too much on rocks
So, Africa is smaller than I expected...
Member since December 2019
Posts: 318
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Post by whyofquartz on Dec 10, 2019 9:16:05 GMT -5
Sorry i didn't do this when i first voted but i had figure out what brought me here, i know i came through the DIY Lap tools page and i believe i was sent there by a Redditer.
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ben86
starting to shine!
Member since December 2019
Posts: 30
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Post by ben86 on Dec 11, 2019 9:14:57 GMT -5
Let us know how you found our little community on the web. You can explain your answer in the comments. This is an open ended poll. If you are new please consider answering it.  live in north GA, and find a lot of quartz and staurolite(fairy crosses).. but i need help identifying. and have some nice pieces to share. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 11, 2019 9:16:23 GMT -5
Let us know how you found our little community on the web. You can explain your answer in the comments. This is an open ended poll. If you are new please consider answering it. live in north GA, and find a lot of quartz and staurolite(fairy crosses).. but i need help identifying. and have some nice pieces to share. Welcome! We love pictures and I'm sure we can help. |
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ben86
starting to shine!
Member since December 2019
Posts: 30
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Post by ben86 on Dec 11, 2019 9:19:41 GMT -5
live in north GA, and find a lot of quartz and staurolite(fairy crosses).. but i need help identifying. and have some nice pieces to share. Welcome! We love pictures and I'm sure we can help. great.. i have this stone/crystal thats grey-ish in normal light, but totally clear when put up to a light... garnet? |
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ben86
starting to shine!
Member since December 2019
Posts: 30
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Post by ben86 on Dec 11, 2019 9:22:11 GMT -5
btw thanks for answering.. and scratch that, in indoor light greying. as soon as you go out into the sun its clear as welll..... but it wont let me upload a pic
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 11, 2019 9:25:48 GMT -5
btw thanks for answering.. and scratch that, in indoor light greying. as soon as you go out into the sun its clear as welll..... but it wont let me upload a pic
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ben86
starting to shine!
Member since December 2019
Posts: 30
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Post by ben86 on Dec 11, 2019 9:47:53 GMT -5
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ben86
starting to shine!
Member since December 2019
Posts: 30
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Post by ben86 on Dec 11, 2019 9:51:49 GMT -5
i made an account and uploaded images to that site. but i cant get them to this site.
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ben86
starting to shine!
Member since December 2019
Posts: 30
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Post by ben86 on Dec 11, 2019 10:06:50 GMT -5
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ben86
starting to shine!
Member since December 2019
Posts: 30
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Post by ben86 on Dec 11, 2019 10:08:12 GMT -5
figured it out  |
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cmp
off to a rocking start
Member since January 2020
Posts: 4
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Post by cmp on Jan 9, 2020 22:09:04 GMT -5
Looking for an instruction manual for an old B & I Gem makers flat lap machine and the search engine directed me to an old post on this sight from someone who had one and was willing to share it. I hope I can connect with that person.
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msmk
off to a rocking start
Member since February 2020
Posts: 4
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Post by msmk on Feb 3, 2020 14:44:23 GMT -5
Went to the Toledo Rock and Gem show last year. Got the information there, but just now got involved. |
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Feb 19, 2020 14:54:54 GMT -5
I want to be the very best,
Like no one ever was.
To find them is my real test,
To polish them is my cause!
I will travel across the land,
Searching far and wide.
Each Rock to understand
The power that's inside!
Rocks!
Gotta polish em' all!
It's you and me,
I know it's my destiny!
Rocks!
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Benathema
has rocks in the head
God chased me down and made sure I knew He was real June 20, 2022. I've been on a Divine Mission.
Member since November 2019
Posts: 703
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Post by Benathema on Feb 19, 2020 15:15:49 GMT -5
Dr. Google brought me here. After sitting on the sidelines, observing, for several months, decided to join in.
There's an overwhelming wealth of knowledge here. The more experience I gain, the more what I've read makes sense. Folks around here know what they're talking about, even if it doesn't sink in at first.
It's a great place and I'm amazed how long it's been around.
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alan61
off to a rocking start
Member since February 2020
Posts: 2
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Post by alan61 on Feb 26, 2020 21:53:02 GMT -5
I was wondering what to do with my slurry when I'm finished with my first batch, a google search brought me here. Now I think I'm in roch heaven.
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gemfreak95
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since February 2020
Posts: 127 
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Post by gemfreak95 on Feb 28, 2020 16:10:35 GMT -5
I just got my first real tumbler (i.e. not a kid's toy), and my first batch of slurry was getting foamy. Google led me here, and I tried adding borax to the next batch, which works beautifully (thank you turnedstone, cpdad, et al).
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sisyphus
off to a rocking start
Member since March 2020
Posts: 14
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Post by sisyphus on Mar 1, 2020 15:50:18 GMT -5
I searched the web for like minded folks, found this sight. At my age (68) I need a shortcut to knowledge if I'm to use time efficiently.
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