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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jun 21, 2019 21:28:47 GMT -5
Mostly just misc. stuff in this batch but a few of the agates turned out nice.  1 This is a Lake Superior agate. I think toiv0 told me what variety it was but I can't remember now.  2  3  4  5  6  7 This is the first finished piece of Arizona rainbow pet wood from 3 pounds I got from beefjello back in February. Tough material.  8  Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by saxplayer on Jun 21, 2019 21:53:17 GMT -5
ALWAYS love your tumbles. #6 is similar to an unknown type of Jasper I posted awhile back that no one knew the name of.
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Post by aDave on Jun 21, 2019 21:59:46 GMT -5
Great stuff all the way around. I feel your pain with the pet wood. We've got tons of the stuff here that we picked up at Dobell's, but it's a tough tumble as you know. Well done on that piece.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jun 21, 2019 22:04:50 GMT -5
Great stuff all the way around. I feel your pain with the pet wood. We've got tons of the stuff here that we picked up at Dobell's, but it's a tough tumble as you know. Well done on that piece. Thanks A few years back they used rainbow pet wood for the world rock tumbling contest. Miserable tumble but I prefer the contest rocks to be difficult. At this point I will be happy if a get a few flawless pieces out of this three pound purchase. Chuck |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jun 21, 2019 22:05:33 GMT -5
ALWAYS love your tumbles. #6 is similar to an unknown type of Jasper I posted awhile back that no one knew the name of. Thank you. I would have guessed a variety of wonderstone/rhyolite for #6. Chuck |
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jun 22, 2019 20:08:39 GMT -5
#3 looks delicious. It really looks like something that would taste good.
#5 is really unique. That white is such a nice contrast to the translucent banded agate.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 22, 2019 20:35:54 GMT -5
1 and 2 do it for me. Orbs will get me every time.
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Post by orrum on Jun 23, 2019 6:26:53 GMT -5
As always a great batch Chuck. Thanks for the posting!!!
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Post by miket on Jun 23, 2019 7:05:21 GMT -5
Great shine as always, sir!
The Lake Superior is outstanding.
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Post by arghvark on Jun 24, 2019 10:10:15 GMT -5
ALWAYS love your tumbles. #6 is similar to an unknown type of Jasper I posted awhile back that no one knew the name of. Thank you. I would have guessed a variety of wonderstone/rhyolite for #6. Chuck Agreed. I have a few very similar pieces that I found locally. Was initially thinking jasper based on colors and where I found them, but doesn't seem to be as hard as most jasper and the polish texture is different (on mine at least) so also leaning toward wonderstone. At any rate, that one is beautiful; has a first-rate finish. |
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Post by Flipper on Jun 24, 2019 17:23:53 GMT -5
Very nice!!
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Post by TheRock on Jun 25, 2019 4:15:29 GMT -5
Great Batch Chuck!  |
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Post by gatorflash1 on Jun 25, 2019 7:55:52 GMT -5
Just curious, what grit and equipment and polish did you use? What recipe do you use? That is some of the best looking tumble shine I have seen.
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minniek
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Post by minniek on Jun 30, 2019 12:49:28 GMT -5
Those look great!
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Post by jamesp on Jul 2, 2019 4:53:25 GMT -5
Excellent finish and material as always.
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Maybe you can post some pictures here