James
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by James on Apr 16, 2004 16:50:29 GMT -5
Here's a sample batch of some purple lace agate I just finished. I'm not too happy with the results. The rock is way too porous. The main reason I did these stones in the first place, was to test out the effectiveness of Tripoli pre-polish. The tripoli works great! These went for 4 weeks in 60/90, (recharging every 7 days) 1 week in 120/220, 1 week in Tripoli pre-polish and 5 days in Titanium oxide Polish.   |
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Banjocreek on Apr 16, 2004 17:32:12 GMT -5
I'm thinking those are some fine rocks you have there.
The shine surpasses many I have seen, and I can see what you mean about the porosity.
Is this a rock you might consider a different final polish on?
This is with your hot water/Borax rinse?
All in all I think they look great James!
You turn out consistently good finishes.
I like em' !!
I don't think I have ever had the patience to let stones run 4 weeks in 60/90.
Maybe as I get more mature. ;D
Thanks for sharing James!!
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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 16, 2004 18:30:43 GMT -5
hi all hey james lookin good i gotta get some of that tripoli and give it a shot i had rocks in 1 week of cerium then one week of aluminum polish and back for a week in cerium and they dont shine that good hahahaha WTG man seeya john
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James
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Post by James on Apr 16, 2004 19:05:46 GMT -5
Thanks!
John- Try Tripoli. It's really easy and efficient to use.
Banjo- I don't think I would use a different polish for this particular stone. The titaniun did as much as any other polish could have. It was only in polish for 5 days too! The clean-up was quite simple; 45 mins in hot water with 1 tbs of borax.
I recentely found out that the polish that comes with the tumbler kits is actually titaniun Dioxide. I remember the dioxide stuff to be much more messy. The shine factor is still the same as titianium oxide though.
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donwrob
has rocks in the head
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Post by donwrob on Apr 16, 2004 20:42:23 GMT -5
Great batch of purple lace James! Another beautiful shine job and great pics as usual. Keep up the super work, you do set the standard for quality shine buddy.
Talk to you later, Don
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Post by creativeminded on Apr 16, 2004 21:03:53 GMT -5
Very beautiful. You did a great job.
Tami
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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 16, 2004 22:21:47 GMT -5
those are pretty where'd you find those?
kim
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James
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Post by James on Apr 16, 2004 23:28:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments guys! ;D I got them from that astrogallery guy. I wouldn't recommend him though....  |
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