gwrace1
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2006
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Post by gwrace1 on Sept 26, 2006 11:22:34 GMT -5
I'm just starting out and have no existing supplies. I have a new Lortone 33b tumbler on order.
Just wondering what your thoughts were on this grit kit offered by arrowheadlapidarysupply.com.
Grit Kit #8
Kit consists of:
5 pounds of 60/90 ungraded silicon carbide grit.
5 pounds of 120/200 ungraded silicon carbide grit.
5 pounds of 600 graded silicon carbide grit.
1 pound of cerium oxide polish.
5 pounds of plastic pellets.
This kit will polish 35 to 40 pounds of rocks.
Item No. 11007
PRICE : $ 55.00
Other suggestions?
Thanks!
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RedwoodRocks
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2003
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Sept 26, 2006 15:24:27 GMT -5
I checked the Rockshed for the same materials, the rockshed price was $61, so Arrowhead's price looks good. I have used both and both are good vendors.
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Post by parfive on Sept 26, 2006 15:45:41 GMT -5
I think it's too big an order, Gw. Five pounds of 120/220 or 600 or pellets is an awful lot. You're talkin' several years supply. 60/90 is what you need the most of because you might recharge a load three or four or five plus times before the rocks are shaped up nice. Then it's only once in 120/220 and once in 600. Five pounds of 60/90 will get used up. Take a look at therockshed.com/grit.htmlMaybe a grit pack w/pellets - a pound of everything - $16.50 and a couple of extra pounds of 60/90. (Don't know what's in Arrowhead 1-7) Rich |
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Sept 27, 2006 16:42:38 GMT -5
Parfive is right I am a new tumbler and my 3a came with the lortone grit pack my 60/90 is half gone but the rest are 3/4 full if not more.
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gwrace1
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2006
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Post by gwrace1 on Sept 28, 2006 8:53:45 GMT -5
Well I should be well stocked. There will be 3 or 4 of us tumbling rock. I got such a good deal from Miles Supply and the Rock Shed that I ended up ordering 25lb bags of all the supplies accept the 5lb polish. I have plenty of outside storage space at the house so no problems with the extra quantities. Thanks all for the feedback.
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