Welcome to the Rock Tumbling Hobby Forum where we share a love of rocks and a sense of community as enduring as the stones we polish. The RTH Forum of www.RockTumbling.com is an Amazon Associate site and we earn money from qualifying purchases you make after clicking on our links such as this Rock Tumbling Supplies on Amazon link for instance, or any of our various product ads and banners. By clicking our links every time you begin your Amazon shopping experience, you are generating a bit of revenue for the forum which helps us cover our expenses. Thank you for your support!

If you cannot see Amazon ad banners directly below this text, please whitelist this site in your ad blocker(s). The ads below have been hand-selected for relevant content, and your patronage directly benefits this forum community, thanks!

Nice little surprise!

new

« Prev
1
Next »

oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher

Member since January 2019
Posts: 1,578

Nice little surprise! Aug 23, 2019 15:06:03 GMT -5 Fossilman, rockjunquie, and 7 more like this

Quote

Post by oldschoolrocker on Aug 23, 2019 15:06:03 GMT -5

So I spent some time the other day cutting open some baby Brazilian agate nodules with my cheapo tile saw. I was a bid disappointed since hadnt gotten into any that had any unusual coloring or striking patterns compared to some I cut open few weeks back. So was down to last nodule and was too big for saw to cut all the way through without rolling the rock (which I suck at). So I decided to just notch it and take mini sledge and chisel to it. One good whack and much to my surprise o was left with these! Dont know how unique the coloring or pattern is for Brazilians, but definitely one of best ones I've opened myself. Now just have to figure out how to smooth and flatten the faces and then polish em....

oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578	Nice little surprise! Aug 23, 2019 15:12:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Aug 23, 2019 15:12:32 GMT -5 And aside from the fractures where the halves split apart, looks to be in good shape

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,007	Nice little surprise! Aug 23, 2019 15:23:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Aug 23, 2019 15:23:20 GMT -5 Beautiful!

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Nice little surprise! Aug 23, 2019 15:25:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Aug 23, 2019 15:25:38 GMT -5 That is a nice one.
	Listen to the rock. The rock knows its destiny. It will guide you in fulfilling that. www.facebook.com/Native-Inspirations-1212045702232918/ somethingspecialwi.com/list/member/native-inspirations-5975 www.flickr.com/photos/145230675@N04/albums

miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	Nice little surprise! Aug 23, 2019 16:09:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Aug 23, 2019 16:09:09 GMT -5 Yep, I love that one. Super nice!
	Too much walking shoes worn thin Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin _______________________________ Weight of my heart, not the size

MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Nice little surprise! Aug 23, 2019 20:18:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Aug 23, 2019 20:18:37 GMT -5 That is a nice one!
	Follow us on IG @ BETTERTOGETHERROCKS and our new adventure YOUTUBE: Bettertogetheradventures Just start by creating your day. Then create your life. Prince, The Beautiful Ones

hummingbirdstones
misunderstood rock expert

Member since October 2017
Posts: 14,145

Nice little surprise! Aug 23, 2019 20:59:57 GMT -5

Quote

Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 23, 2019 20:59:57 GMT -5

Beautiful and nice job splitting it!

Robin

"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience."
~ C.S. Lewis

It's a long way down the rabbit hole, Alice. ~ Ren

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Nice little surprise! Aug 28, 2019 9:15:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Aug 28, 2019 9:15:31 GMT -5 Scored a nice one, should polish up great!
	God,family and life.....

« Prev
1
Next »

Chat Box v.2

This space is for temporary chat only and all posts drop off automatically and are not saved.
Members with real questions or comments that need an actual response, please post on the main forum - not here!
Casual PG-13 posts only, no politics or religion please!

RickB:

Nov 14, 2024 21:28:27 GMT -5

amygdule:

Nov 14, 2024 23:45:10 GMT -5

RickB:

Nov 15, 2024 7:10:24 GMT -5

rocknrob: Holey Moooley Nov 15, 2024 11:53:09 GMT -5

vegasjames: Must be a Swiss cow. You know, these are only cows you can get Swiss cheese from. (laugh)

Nov 15, 2024 17:44:51 GMT -5

RickB:

Nov 15, 2024 18:09:19 GMT -5

parfive: The Scooter knows. Nov 16, 2024 0:36:53 GMT -5

RickB: In theme with things - today is National Bread Day Nov 17, 2024 6:53:42 GMT -5

dshanpnw: The slice of life. Nov 17, 2024 9:35:37 GMT -5 *

parfive: The greatest thing in its day. Nov 18, 2024 13:57:33 GMT -5

amygdule:

Nov 19, 2024 12:31:50 GMT -5

RickB: Stop loafing and take your buns to Agate Beach after the storm Nov 20, 2024 11:57:52 GMT -5 *

amygdule: The Ocean is still tumbling with 20 foot waves...11/20/2024

Nov 20, 2024 20:08:47 GMT -5

rocknrob:

Nov 20, 2024 21:54:31 GMT -5

rocknrob: That was one heck of a windstorm that thankfully missed me. I guess Seatac almost hit 60mph gusts. I bet those were some fun landings Nov 20, 2024 21:55:16 GMT -5

rocknrob: I'll always love my pet rock, he's such a geode boy. Nov 22, 2024 9:27:33 GMT -5

RickB:

Nov 24, 2024 6:28:13 GMT -5 *

amygdule: The best thing about Pet Rocks is that you don't have to feed them, Just keep them warm and dry... Nov 24, 2024 21:41:53 GMT -5 *

RickB: ...feed them grits, add water and tumble them. Nov 25, 2024 6:42:48 GMT -5 *

amygdule: Rocks, Grit & Cheese make good Slurry @45 RPM... Nov 25, 2024 22:57:42 GMT -5 *

Cloudinary Upload Settings

Fill in the next two fields by clicking here to make a cloudinary account

Cloudinary Cloud Name This is given to you at the time of registering a cloudinary account. You can also see it by going to your management console. Click the link to the left.

This is given to you at the time of registering a cloudinary account. You can also see it by going to your management console. Click the link to the left.

Cloudinary Upload Preset Esnure that the upload preset allows unsigned uploads. Click the link to the left

Choose which sources to upload from

Local Search Upload a file from your local device. Adds the My Files tab.

URL

Upload a file from a remote location. Adds the Web Address tab.

Camera $Upload an image file via the device\'s camera. Adds the Camera tab. Note: Desktop/laptop only - a mobile device\'s camera is accessed through the \'local\' tab.$ Facebook Upload an image from a Facebook account. Adds the Facebook tab.

Upload an image from a Facebook account. Adds the Facebook tab.

Google photos Upload images or videos from a Google Photos account. Adds the Google Photos tab.

Instagram

Choose a theme for the widget from Cloudinary's premade themes

File uploads still not working? Contact the author for one-on-one help! Save Cloudinary Settings

Nice little surprise!

Post by oldschoolrocker on Aug 23, 2019 15:06:03 GMT -5

Post by oldschoolrocker on Aug 23, 2019 15:12:32 GMT -5

Post by rockjunquie on Aug 23, 2019 15:23:20 GMT -5

Post by fernwood on Aug 23, 2019 15:25:38 GMT -5

Post by miket on Aug 23, 2019 16:09:09 GMT -5

Post by MsAli on Aug 23, 2019 20:18:37 GMT -5

Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 23, 2019 20:59:57 GMT -5

Post by Fossilman on Aug 28, 2019 9:15:31 GMT -5

Chat Box v.2