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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 14, 2005 17:19:42 GMT -5
A fairy, angel, friend, family member, I don't know who, but somebody must have seen me going through tumbling withdrawls, cause in the mail today I got this:  Big old honking 15# Thumblers model B! It was shipped directly from a factory in New York, but I have know idea from who. Whoever you are THANK YOU! I've ordered some 60/90 grit as my coarse used to be 120/220 with the vibe. Now I'm going to print the 4 part instructions on the home page to use this baby. I don't even know if I can come up with 15# of compatable rocks, but I'll find a way. YEE HAAWW! My repaired/new trim saw should be here soon too. Lookout rocks, here I come! Did I set it up right? It run sooo quietly! Well without rocks in it, anyway ;D cookie |
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Post by connrock on Jan 14, 2005 17:29:04 GMT -5
Oh Boy you're in trouble now cookie!! Trying to keep that baby's stomach full will NOT help your addition!! More rocks,,,,,,,,,,,,,More rocks,,,,,,,,,,,,More rocks!! Good luck with the tumbler!! Tom  |
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
"I wasn't born to follow."
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Post by MichiganRocks on Jan 14, 2005 18:02:22 GMT -5
Looking good, Cookie! When I'm operating at normal mode, I keep two of those running on just 60/90 or 120/240 all the time. You don't need to worry about compatibility too much until the polish stage. I keep one running 60/90 all the time and then sort out and run the second Model B on 120/240 as I get enough for a full load. Of course I have my Lortone Model 45C running prepolish and polish as well. I really considering buying the small mini-sonic tumbler just for polishing. Need to save some money first! Better buy lots of grit, that baby takes one pound of grit at a time. Ron  |
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Iowahound
having dreams about rocks
Member since December 2004
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Post by Iowahound on Jan 14, 2005 18:07:37 GMT -5
Wow! What a nice surprise. I'm sure you will make good use of it.
I've had my model B running for 4 weeks now, I love it! And yes, it takes a lot of rock.
Enjoy!!!!!!!!
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 14, 2005 18:31:29 GMT -5
hahaha cookie you must be just tinglin all over thats a very nice tumbler you better start collecting rocks soon cause ive had up to 20 lb of rock and water in mine at a time it can realy eat some rock---your gonna love it and after the first couple hrs its just like any other tumbler you will get usta it and it will be like you have a babbling brook in your house i had three of them running at one time and it wasent that bad
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RedwoodRocks
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Jan 14, 2005 18:45:51 GMT -5
Congratulations on your new gift from the rock gods! I love my Thumler B. As everyone mentioned you will go through lots of rock and coarse grit!
Cal
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
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Post by llanago on Jan 14, 2005 18:51:41 GMT -5
Well, that's too neat! Any idea who the tumbler fairy might be? You best be gettin' busy collectin' rocks! That baby holds a boat load of them! I'll be sending you some flint in exchange for those you are sending me, but it might be a while before I can get out and collect some. llana |
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Post by puppie96 on Jan 14, 2005 18:59:09 GMT -5
please let me know how I too can get the tumbler fairy's ear. Maybe I should start attending the same church you do or something.
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 14, 2005 19:04:39 GMT -5
It's good to know I can mix hardness in coarse, I may have to dump everything I have in there. I only odered 2 lbs of grit cause I wasn't sure, so I'll get more. Sounds like that's, what, 2 weeks worth, a first run?
Ron, I do recommend the vibe for polishing. It's so fast and youre past the shaping stage so that's not an issue.
Llanna, I think I might know. We have a family member who is our "angel". Whenever somebody needs something for, say, clothing for a special event, expenses when someone is ill, ect, a cashiers check or object just kinda shows up. I think it is a paticular aunt and uncle of mine, but none of us have ever known for sure. God Bless 'em, whoever it is!
Yep, I'm all atingle ;D
cookie
cookie
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 14, 2005 19:10:07 GMT -5
wow, that is too cool Cookie!! congratulations!
that little unit is a big baby bird to feed! and keep fed! talk about keeping your hands busy.....i can send you some boring old granite for filler if you want?
KD
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WarrenA
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by WarrenA on Jan 14, 2005 20:28:25 GMT -5
I found with my 15 lb barrel that it tumbled the rocks better more room to move. get busy and tumble some rocks
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jan 14, 2005 20:37:45 GMT -5
i like the idea of a tumbling fairy - does my heart good to hear this cookie. that is just soooooooooooooooo sweet. you will have to let us know how you adjust from the vibe to the rotary.
kim
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 14, 2005 21:04:42 GMT -5
who knows what lurks in the hearts of girlie rockhound loving men?
the Shadow?
you are blessed Cookie, i see you joined the quitnet, hope it helps you as it did me,
KD
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 14, 2005 21:27:49 GMT -5
Yes, KD, it has. Thanks for the site And I'd love some "boring old granite" ;D And Pup, I've got this little table in my living room with some stuff on it, but youre welcome to attend... cookie |
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Banjocreek on Jan 14, 2005 23:08:51 GMT -5
That is a terrific Unit.
I like em so much I got 2 of them and they are Always running.
I just pop them open and go through everything and when I get enough for 120/220 I fill a 6 or 12 pound Lortone.
Meanwhile I just keep shoveling rough in the 'Big Red' Thumblers.
You are going to LOVE it!
I just got a new set of rollers a month ago, so I figure they will go for quite a while again.
I'm real happy for you.
I'm doing my 'Snoopy happy dance' for you. ;D
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 14, 2005 23:19:08 GMT -5
Gotta love the Snoopy Happy dance! I'm doin it now just for fun Cookie |
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
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Post by llanago on Jan 15, 2005 8:59:47 GMT -5
Someone in your family is definitely an angel! What a nice thing to do. You're gonna be able to afford a new vibe now that you won't be spending money for smokes! And you can get the oven fixed! Of course, a new vibe is much more important than the oven! llana |
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Post by Cher on Jan 15, 2005 9:35:10 GMT -5
WOW Cookie, lucky you, that's great. I was just digging through my rocks yesterday to find a few to send to you and Llana, looks like you'll need them. ;D Won't be shipping them until next week, I'm not going outside until it warms up, it's been in the -20 + range for the last 2 days. Maybe next Tuesday, I'll let you know.
Cher
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Jan 15, 2005 22:10:11 GMT -5
Hello Cookie,
Talk about a great deal!!! I have the opposite in my kin folk ... seems that they are always wanting me to give ... for some odd reason!
That is a beauty! Congratulations ... are you still using the vibe?
John
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 15, 2005 23:54:53 GMT -5
The vibe kicked the preverbial bucket, but I still think it's the way to go for polish. When I have time I'm gonna break it down and try to fix it (Yuk Yuk, like I can fix anything mechanical). Better than throwing it away. At least untill I've brought it to the point of absolute no return.
NO FEAR!
AIN'T SKEERT!
cookie
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