cathys
off to a rocking start
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Sept 13, 2017 11:27:03 GMT -5
Post by cathys on Sept 13, 2017 11:27:03 GMT -5
Since I always do what I'm told (!), I'm introducing myself. I'm a beach-aholic and have always collected shells.... I've got tons of them picked up over the years from every and any beach I visit. I've always loved picking up 'interesting stones', too, but have never had the courage (or felt I could afford) to do anything with them. However, I've finally treated myself to a tumbler and have just got my first lot all polished and lovely. Second batch on the go now. Sadly, I live almost as far as it's possible to be from a beach in the UK (in Bedforshire), but insist on getting my beach fix as often as I can. The photos below are of stones I picked up near Blakeney in North Norfolk.... If anyone can tell me what they are (although I've just ordered my copy of 'Pebbles on the Beach') I'd be eternally grateful. I'm going to try my hand at making some jewellery and have a dremel... have successfully drilled through a bit of (what I think is) marble, but melted several bits and broke the stone on the white one pictured in the middle... I'm very excited to be part of this forum and hope to learn a lot...   |
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Post by Tommy on Sept 13, 2017 11:55:51 GMT -5
Hi Cathy! Welcome from California and thanks for complying with our demand for introductions  |
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Post by TheRock on Sept 13, 2017 12:06:47 GMT -5
 cathys to the Forum I am a newbie here too! just got here the other day I flew in from Michigan. You will find this a very friendly site, with many that are willing to help and teach you the INS and OUTS of the rock Biz. I have learned much in just the few days that I have been here. Good Luck 
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Post by Pat on Sept 13, 2017 13:09:33 GMT -5
Welcome from California.
When drilling rocks, always use water to keep both the drill and the stone cool. Saves drills and rocks.
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Sept 13, 2017 13:32:00 GMT -5
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Post by manofglass on Sept 13, 2017 13:32:00 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum
Walt
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Post by MrMike on Sept 13, 2017 18:15:22 GMT -5
Welcome from Tennessee!!!
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 13, 2017 18:22:52 GMT -5
Welcome from Virginia!
Adding to what Pat said- the dust from working with rock can be very dangerous. Using water helps keep the dust down, too.
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Post by MrMike on Sept 13, 2017 18:24:16 GMT -5
cathys, it's difficult to ID based on pictures alone but here are my guesses: middle - chert right - quartzite bottom right - flint bottom left - quartzite with Quartz veins The other three have an agate look to them, unsure on these. 
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Post by vegasjames on Sept 13, 2017 20:16:51 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH.
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Post by gmitch067 on Sept 13, 2017 21:56:57 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum Cathys!
Youtube has an interesting video done by The Rock Shed which shows drilling a hole in a rock - in a pan of water:
I have not tried the process yet but it looks fairly easy (... famous last words! LOL!)
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Post by Pat on Sept 13, 2017 22:24:16 GMT -5
To avoid getting blow out on the far end of the stone, don't drill all the way through. Drill halfway from both sides.
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mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
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Post by mountainmanent on Sept 14, 2017 4:05:47 GMT -5
Welcome from South Carolina!!!!
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cathys
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2017
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Post by cathys on Sept 14, 2017 10:56:33 GMT -5
Thanks for all your tips and welcomes, people. What a lovely forum this is!
Pat, thanks for the tip re. drilling from both sides into the middle... Silly question, but how do you know you're going to meet the hole from the other side if the stone is asymmetrical?
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 14, 2017 17:21:10 GMT -5
Thanks for all your tips and welcomes, people. What a lovely forum this is! Pat, thanks for the tip re. drilling from both sides into the middle... Silly question, but how do you know you're going to meet the hole from the other side if the stone is asymmetrical? Cathy, if you want to get someone's attention- mouseover their name to see their real screen name then type it in your response with @symbol and no spaces. They will get a notice that they were tagged. Like this Pat. |
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Post by Pat on Sept 14, 2017 17:25:21 GMT -5
Thanks for all your tips and welcomes, people. What a lovely forum this is! Pat, thanks for the tip re. drilling from both sides into the middle... Silly question, but how do you know you're going to meet the hole from the other side if the stone is asymmetrical? I guess, do whatever looks reasonable. If you miss, you can go back and ream through. You will feel the drill bit break through the wall in the tunnel. |
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cathys
off to a rocking start
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Post by cathys on Sept 15, 2017 8:21:06 GMT -5
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Post by coloradocliff on Sept 15, 2017 8:30:52 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Colorado.
Where do you hail from?
I hope that you will get the time to spend here and also to read some of the old treads that will be helpful to you and give you more questions.
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cathys to the Forum I am a newbie here too! just got here the other day I flew in from Michigan. You will find this a very friendly site, with many that are willing to help and teach you the INS and OUTS of the rock Biz. I have learned much in just the few days that I have been here. Good Luck 
