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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 19, 2020 16:20:04 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.  I first found the very good beginners guide at www.smarterhobby.com/rock-tumbling/ and the author included a link to this group. Thanks! Thank you! I followed the link. That's a pretty good article. If you have further questions, just ask. |
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adanne
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Post by adanne on Oct 26, 2020 21:06:31 GMT -5
I was invited by the mod of the Facebook group. Glad to be here.
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aaron314
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Post by aaron314 on Nov 4, 2020 5:47:51 GMT -5
Google search about tumbling and marketplace
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rads
spending too much on rocks
Making clay each day!
Member since April 2018
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Post by rads on Nov 4, 2020 8:26:29 GMT -5
Google search for "Lapidary Forum". RTH had the most active users. The way the site was laid out was very helpful to look for specific information.
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samanthab
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Post by samanthab on Nov 17, 2020 13:31:12 GMT -5
I have been tumbling glass and rocks for about a year now. Up until now I have utilized Facebook groups for info on rocks and the hobby in general. I am trying to move away from Facebook and found this site thru a group there. I am excited to learn more and have a platform without all of the drama of Facebook.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 17, 2020 13:33:18 GMT -5
I have been tumbling glass and rocks for about a year now. Up until now I have utilized Facebook groups for info on rocks and the hobby in general. I am trying to move away from Facebook and found this site thru a group there. I am excited to learn more and have a platform without all of the drama of Facebook. Welcome to a FB free world. I don't like it, either. I think you'll enjoy your time here. There's a lot of good info and good people. |
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samanthab
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Post by samanthab on Nov 17, 2020 13:43:49 GMT -5
I have been tumbling glass and rocks for about a year now. Up until now I have utilized Facebook groups for info on rocks and the hobby in general. I am trying to move away from Facebook and found this site thru a group there. I am excited to learn more and have a platform without all of the drama of Facebook. Welcome to a FB free world. I don't like it, either. I think you'll enjoy your time here. There's a lot of good info and good people. Thank you for the warm welcome. 🙂 I have barely dug in here and am already finding tons of good info. 😃 |
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op3thian
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Post by op3thian on Dec 7, 2020 9:33:20 GMT -5
Online searches for western Colorado and eastern Utah rockhounding resources..
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pontotocrocker
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Post by pontotocrocker on Dec 13, 2020 16:13:07 GMT -5
I just joined. I came here after searching for rock tumbling. I have the National Geographic tumbler.
I have a question ...;
I have a lot of river rocks. The edges are smooth but they don't have any luster to them.
Could I just start polishing with GRIT #3 then #4 to buff and shine them?
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 13, 2020 17:19:41 GMT -5
I just joined. I came here after searching for rock tumbling. I have the National Geographic tumbler. I have a question ...; I have a lot of river rocks. The edges are smooth but they don't have any luster to them. Could I just start polishing with GRIT #3 then #4 to buff and shine them? Welcome! Please post your question here. More people will see it and you'll get more help. |
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dshanpnw
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by dshanpnw on Dec 22, 2020 10:21:51 GMT -5
I may have stumbled on it once, but it was Michigan Rocks who recommended it. Thanks.
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chandler
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2020
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Post by chandler on Dec 22, 2020 13:49:26 GMT -5
When we built our house, they unearthed all these gorgeous boulders and I found such a variety of rocks, I needed to find out what they were! I stumbled on this site and discovered some of my rocks might look good tumbled and I got hooked.
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knightangel
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Post by knightangel on Dec 24, 2020 3:18:09 GMT -5
Searched for rock tumbling tips on Google and found the best information here. |
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knightangel
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Post by knightangel on Dec 24, 2020 3:26:41 GMT -5
Always have had a thing for rocks. Didnt mater what kind or from where. they always seemed wonderful. I finally got a used cabbing machine 6 months ago. I'd had always wanted one but never knew anyone that was into doing these things we love. I purchased a 38 lb specimen emerald. Well I took a chance and cracked it. Ow my im stuck. No going back best two disisions I've mad I think. Was checking a post on face book found out how to resurface my wheels and found this place. Feel blessed to have found yall.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 24, 2020 8:18:21 GMT -5
Always have had a thing for rocks. Didnt mater what kind or from where. they always seemed wonderful. I finally got a used cabbing machine 6 months ago. I'd had always wanted one but never knew anyone that was into doing these things we love. I purchased a 38 lb specimen emerald. Well I took a chance and cracked it. Ow my im stuck. No going back best two disisions I've mad I think. Was checking a post on face book found out how to resurface my wheels and found this place. Feel blessed to have found yall. Welcome to the forum from South Dakota! Please please please post some pics of your cabbing endeavors...we all love seeing progress pics...especially pics of that emerald in a new thread if you've got some time and pics! |
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karen54
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Post by karen54 on Jan 9, 2021 18:37:04 GMT -5
Found on FB. New to the hobby. Just got my tumbler.
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wyohound
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Post by wyohound on Jan 12, 2021 0:50:44 GMT -5
I found a reference to the Forum in comments on a You Tube video about using a Mini Sonic tumbler.
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nanjo54
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Post by nanjo54 on Jan 12, 2021 16:24:26 GMT -5
Hi all, I'm a newbie with lots to learn. Within the next year or so I will be moving my Dad's lapidary tools into my home. Dad went blind before he could teach me much. He's gone now, and all I can do is slab larger rocks. I learned the hard way to recheck the screw downs between slabs. The last time I cut a rock, it cracked during the second slab, threw off a chunk and bent the saw blade  Among other things, I would like to eventually create a sort of stained glass window of rock slabs. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 12, 2021 21:16:37 GMT -5
Hi all, I'm a newbie with lots to learn. Within the next year or so I will be moving my Dad's lapidary tools into my home. Dad went blind before he could teach me much. He's gone now, and all I can do is slab larger rocks. I learned the hard way to recheck the screw downs between slabs. The last time I cut a rock, it cracked during the second slab, threw off a chunk and bent the saw blade Among other things, I would like to eventually create a sort of stained glass window of rock slabs. Welcome to the forum from South Dakota! I'm sorry that you lost your dad before he was able to pass on his probable wealth of knowledge. However, I'm glad to hear you're carrying on the legacy. I don't mind lessons learned in life...I just hate the "expensive" lessons! Good thing the damage was limited to the rock and the saw blade!  I love the idea of the stained glass window idea. There's a member on here who makes some butterflies that look just like stained glass! Cool idea! |
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felinefred68
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Post by felinefred68 on Jan 13, 2021 9:07:33 GMT -5
I received my first tumbler as a gift and Googled a question. I found this site that way. I hope to learn many things from you all! Thanks!
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