spacegold
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Sept 24, 2006 2:21:15 GMT -5
Post by spacegold on Sept 24, 2006 2:21:15 GMT -5
Joseph at rocktumblingsupplies.com/ is the most reasonable source I have found so far for carborundum. He puts together an annual co-op grit order in May for delivery in late June or early July. This summer I got 10# each of 60/90 and 220 for $45 delivered. If anyone knows of a better deal, I'd be glad to hear of it. And the price is the same for any quantity from 5# up except for the fixed shipping cost in a USPS FRB. Spacegold |
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jerryb
spending too much on rocks
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Sept 24, 2006 6:24:29 GMT -5
Post by jerryb on Sept 24, 2006 6:24:29 GMT -5
search out miles supply they have the best deal on grit if you want a large bucket. 50 lbs of 60/90 ran me $56 shipped. they have a good price on 120/220 as well.
jerry
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Sept 24, 2006 8:29:55 GMT -5
Post by Toad on Sept 24, 2006 8:29:55 GMT -5
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spacegold
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Sept 24, 2006 14:21:19 GMT -5
Post by spacegold on Sept 24, 2006 14:21:19 GMT -5
Miles looks good alright, until you do the arithmatic. The same order from them would have cost me $78.43, based on the same USPS shipping rate. It is not clear whether or not their quoted price includes UPS shipping charge. But even if it does, that only knocks about fifteen bucks off the total. Joe still comes out better.
If shipping is included in their price, then their price on 60/90 is only a little higher than Joe, after adding their handling fee. But they are not even close on 220.
On large quantities, where UPS ground is available, I think you come out a little ahead with Miles. But 50# of 60/90 is about an eight year supply for me, and UPS ground is not available to me. I think I might contact them, though, and see if they will bag and Flat Rate a 25 pound order of 60/90. That might beat Joe by a little.
I can still buy my 220 from Joe. The only drawback with Joe is that you only get one shot a year, and that is in May.
Spacegold
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jerryb
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Sept 24, 2006 14:26:10 GMT -5
Post by jerryb on Sept 24, 2006 14:26:10 GMT -5
miles is an industrial source which is why the charge a MUCH higher price if you want a smapper package. the 120/220 is $4.50/lb in 10 pound packages.
like i said its a great deal if you need a lot. i bought the 50 lb 60/90 and it sure won;t last me 8 years. stick with your guy hsi price is good for the quantities that you need.
jerry
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spacegold
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Sept 24, 2006 14:42:59 GMT -5
Post by spacegold on Sept 24, 2006 14:42:59 GMT -5
I'm sure you are right, Jerry. Joe was only 3c a pound cheaper than Miles's 50# price for 220 this year (for ANY quantity), with no handling fee. As I said, Joe is a very reasonable source, particularly for the many of us who do not consume industrial quantities of grit. But I am glad to know about Miles, just in case Joe decides not to do the co-op some year.
I am also looking for a trial quantity, say 5 pounds, of 40/70 or some such to see how it works in the main barrel. Will contact Miles about that, too.
Spacegold
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Brad
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Sept 25, 2006 22:26:40 GMT -5
Post by Brad on Sept 25, 2006 22:26:40 GMT -5
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Sept 26, 2006 6:43:49 GMT -5
Post by ladyt on Sept 26, 2006 6:43:49 GMT -5
the rock shed rocks!!
Tonja
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turnedstone
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Sept 26, 2006 16:22:19 GMT -5
Post by turnedstone on Sept 26, 2006 16:22:19 GMT -5
Hi Spacegold I got 10 lbs. off Joe this spring good grit and price for that quantity. Was worried about running out by the time my shipment arrived i was down to my last spoonful. I will get more from him for sure. I guess 20 lbs fits in a flat rater box doesn't it.George
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spacegold
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Sept 28, 2006 3:53:24 GMT -5
Post by spacegold on Sept 28, 2006 3:53:24 GMT -5
Yes, 20# goes in one FRB. That was what I got for 45 bucks. 10# of each. Works for me.
Spacegold
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Terry664
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Sept 28, 2006 6:12:16 GMT -5
Post by Terry664 on Sept 28, 2006 6:12:16 GMT -5
Space, I get all my grit from Arrowhead Lapidary, www.arrowheadlapidarysupply.com for $2.50 per lb, or if you buy 5 lbs it is 2.25, I pay $11.25 for 5lbs of either 60/90 or 120/220. I would go to miles but I don't buy in large quanites either. I think my shipping runs less than $10, haven't bought for awhile. I know this is higher, but if you need more before next year this is another source. Happy tumbling. Terry |
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spacegold
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Sept 28, 2006 6:59:44 GMT -5
Post by spacegold on Sept 28, 2006 6:59:44 GMT -5
Thanks, Terry. Good to know.
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stefan
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Oct 4, 2006 10:57:23 GMT -5
Post by stefan on Oct 4, 2006 10:57:23 GMT -5
Yea I use Miles for my 60/90- 50 Lbs should last me about 2 years- I use ROck Shed for all my other sizes- mainly because I always order some rock with it!
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