jerryrigger
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2018
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Post by jerryrigger on Jul 24, 2018 23:48:05 GMT -5
Hello, I got into tumbling stones as a kid when a Christmas gift to me, was a Gilbert single barrel tumbler kit. I still have that tumbler, it is sentimental for me, but the small gear on the motor shaft has deteriorated and broken, thus loosing some teeth. I have not tumbled stones for 20 years. I would like to start doing so again, especially to introduce my 8 year old grand son and 3 year old grand daughter to tumbling stones and making their own jewelry, and to make some jewelry for myself. besides, I have collected quite a bit of stones in hopes to tumble them and turn into simple jewellery. I would, I think, like to try vibrating stones and also try using a diamond wheel to create facets and more. I bought a used Gilbert double barrel tumbler, cheap, at a garage sale recently. It needs barrels. So, at this moment, I need and want, to make some new barrels from PVC, like those some of you have made and posted about, that is how I discovered this forum, I was seeking info on how to make my own barrels. I hope to soon get pictures and building instructions, sent to me, from fellow members! I eventually want to make a larger barrel tumbler one like a tom thumb or such, I hope to get instructions from members on how to do that. also. Thank you.
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Post by vegasjames on Jul 25, 2018 1:19:00 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH.
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rads
spending too much on rocks
Making clay each day!
Member since April 2018
Posts: 318
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Post by rads on Jul 25, 2018 8:13:21 GMT -5
Welcome from Michigan. I tumble, but don't use PVC for barrels. (I use up-cycled 1.5 gallon pressure sprayer tanks) A few here here do use PVC, good luck in your quest.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 25, 2018 9:26:57 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by MsAli on Jul 25, 2018 9:52:44 GMT -5
Welcome from Fresno Ca
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Post by gmitch067 on Jul 25, 2018 11:42:20 GMT -5
Welcome to the RTH Forum from Northern California!
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goatgrinder
spending too much on rocks
Make mine a man cave
Member since January 2017
Posts: 368
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Post by goatgrinder on Jul 25, 2018 19:37:36 GMT -5
JR, welcome to the RTH, we are so glad to hear from you.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
Posts: 20,685
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 28, 2018 10:19:11 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH!
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Post by TheRock on Aug 1, 2018 3:16:07 GMT -5
Howdy jerryrigger to RTH Forum from Duke in SW Michigan ~Duke
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