Wooferhound
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Post by Wooferhound on May 15, 2017 17:45:51 GMT -5
Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions we wished you would ask
How do I Tumble Soft Stones ?
How much grit do I Add In Each Stage ?
Why can't I get a Shiny Polish ?
Can I Retumble The Rocks if they don't work the first time ?
How Long do I Run Each Stage ?
Can I combine Stones of Different Hardness in the Same Tumble ?
What are the Best Rocks To Look for to tumble ?
What Kind Of Rock is this ?
What Kind of Tumbler should I get ?
Can I Save The Grit when I cleanout and use it again ?
When Should I Tumble with Plastic Beads ?
What is Burnishing and when should I do it ?
Where are Good Places to get Tumblers, Grit and Rough ?
Should I use a Separate Barrel For Polish ?
How do I deal with the Noise that my Tumbler Makes ?
How Can I Keep the Barrel from Freezing in the Winter ?
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Wooferhound
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Post by Wooferhound on May 15, 2017 19:38:43 GMT -5
I was a moderator of a Renewable Energy forum and created the FAQ Frequently Asked Questions board on the forum. Very helpful to the newbies Here is that FAQ . . . www.fieldlines.com/index.php/board,27.0.html?PHPSESSID=2bf4909190320ae9e454ae993634404d The Moderators Create the Threads with the questions, and the users answer them all . . . |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 16, 2017 10:05:10 GMT -5
That sounds like a pretty good idea! I think the tutorial section was supposed to help with oft asked questions. Maybe something like this could go in there. What do you think, Tommy? |
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Post by Tommy on May 16, 2017 10:22:20 GMT -5
Sounds good to me! Not sure how to facilitate the creation though - definitely want a collaborative effort between those who are qualified to answer the questions - which I'm not  |
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Post by captbob on May 17, 2017 11:59:42 GMT -5
Agreeing that an area with FAQ (and answers) may be helpful. but... (you knew it was coming!) I see a downside as well. Most of these questions are posted by new members here. Those that have been here have seen them time and again. New folks want to post to belong. The chance to ask a reasonable question gives our new members an opportunity to participate. To join in. Say John or Jane New Member posts a question covered in the FAQ section. How welcome are they likely to feel when they receive a curt "That's in the FAQ section!" reply. Yes, we have all had our fill of "My rocks don't look good." but I don't believe that a canned, one size fits all answer exists. And, "Go see the FAQ section ya silly newbie!" ain't gonna help. Such a section may actually keep folks from joining. Say someone stumbles across this site while searching for an answer on Google. Do they find what they need in the FAQ and move on never to return? MY opinion is - let folks ask their questions. If someone joins just to ask something, even if it has been answered before a dozen (or a hundred times), maybe we all benefit.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2017 10:37:03 GMT -5
Sounds good to me! Not sure how to facilitate the creation though - definitely want a collaborative effort between those who are qualified to answer the questions - which I'm not |
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