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Feb 24, 2019 23:00:43 GMT -5
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Post by arghvark on Feb 24, 2019 23:00:43 GMT -5
Agree with hummingbirdstonesTwo moons reminded me of Hello, Kitty, but “Two Moons...” is better! Thanks for the beautiful show. Try as I might, I can't see Hello Kitty in that one. But if I squint just right, I do see Oscar the Grouch!
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Feb 24, 2019 23:22:46 GMT -5
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Post by arghvark on Feb 24, 2019 23:22:46 GMT -5
Any advice on how to make a kinder, gentler Lot-o tumble would be much appreciated. Interesting. I'm actually at the point of thinking to adjust mine to make it circulate material a little bit faster. Mine rolls material pretty slowly which makes it more sensitive to the amount of water and any slurry development. I've only finished two batches, so I'm not going to make an adjustment just yet. As far as making it "kinder and gentler," first make sure that your fan weights are lined up. What I mean is if you considered the fans as the face of the clock, make sure the both weights are at (for instance) 12 o'clock. You can simply turn the fan(s) by hand. If the weights are not lined up, the vibration will get more severe. If you need to slow down the circulation of material, that should be able to be done by moving the wood dowel underneath the spring. You'll have to cut the glue, move the dowel until you're happy and then reglue. I had actually spoken with the Lot-O company owner about my machine. If I understood him correctly, to slow down the machine you'd have to move the dowel away from the barrel. ETA: I know it goes against intuition and common sense, but aligned weights actually make for a smoother operation. For me, the 12/6 o'clock orientation of the weights made circulation sloppy with much chatter of material. Thanks for this. My fan weights were indeed set opposed (180° apart). Circulation seemed good but did have chatter. Setting them aligned completely changes the character of the tumble.
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Post by aDave on Feb 24, 2019 23:34:32 GMT -5
Thanks for this. My fan weights were indeed set opposed (180° apart). Circulation seemed good but did have chatter. Setting them aligned completely changes the character of the tumble. Thanks for the update Arg, glad I was able to help...even as a new Lot-O owner. Best regards.
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NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Feb 25, 2019 10:58:22 GMT -5
Thanks Arg, and also for offering to take us out to the gathering spots.
I drive through Fallon every time I go up to Lake Almanor, visiting. Often staying the night in Fallon. I hope to have a cabin built north of you in a couple of years time. It is nice to know that great material is close by.
Too bad to hear the armed services are going to take the land for training purposes. Who knows though, they might still allow people on to the property via permit. Kind of like what the ARmy does at Fort Hunter Liggett in Southern CA. It would break immersion somewhat to see tanks driving by as you are gathering Agate though.
You've developed some really nice looking rocks there.
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Post by miket on Feb 25, 2019 11:01:46 GMT -5
Very nice, great work! I really like the two moons one also!!
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 25, 2019 11:37:00 GMT -5
Nailed the shine on that material... Nice!
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Feb 25, 2019 13:34:52 GMT -5
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Post by arghvark on Feb 25, 2019 13:34:52 GMT -5
Thanks Arg, and also for offering to take us out to the gathering spots. I drive through Fallon every time I go up to Lake Almanor, visiting. Often staying the night in Fallon. I hope to have a cabin built north of you in a couple of years time. It is nice to know that great material is close by. Too bad to hear the armed services are going to take the land for training purposes. Who knows though, they might still allow people on to the property via permit. Kind of like what the ARmy does at Fort Hunter Liggett in Southern CA. It would break immersion somewhat to see tanks driving by as you are gathering Agate though. You've developed some really nice looking rocks there. Some areas of the expansion will have allowed access with permit, and some won't. I don't think that specific area will, but I'll have to go back and read the expansion plan in detail. (Pretty sure that particular area is an extension of an existing bombing range.) On the other hand, the other side of the mountain (which will also be taken) is supposed to have some good stuff as well and may be accessible with permit.
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