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finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 13:49:25 GMT -5

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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 1, 2005 13:49:25 GMT -5

dried and de-pelleted these are going into 1000 a.o. some are out of my rockbed, some are prairie agate from shawn at the rockshed, botswana from cal, cherry agate from the rock shop in ocean springs, the one that looks like a slice of orange is carnelian, and turritella agate from the rockshed. i cannot tell you how long these ran in 60/90 but it has been a very, very long time lol. and the rest of their mates are still in 60/90 but these were finally ready to move on. a couple more weeks and i'll have some polished rocks. it has taken so long it's like a first batch all over again! oh and there is some petrified wood from idaho in one of these pics and some redos (blue quartz, green adventurine, crazy lace, maybe some gravel).

kim

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gaetzchamp driving up their electric bill Falcarius Utahensis Member since December 2004 Posts: 2,202	finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 14:07:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gaetzchamp on Apr 1, 2005 14:07:54 GMT -5 Kim- Hey those agates are just gorgeous. Can't wait to see 'em shined.
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 15:27:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Apr 1, 2005 15:27:21 GMT -5 oh, yeah, that is gonna be a lovely batch, love those botswanas, nice shape on all of them, Kim, you get the patience award this month. KD
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Banjocreek fully equipped rock polisher Member since March 2003 Posts: 1,115	finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 16:41:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Banjocreek on Apr 1, 2005 16:41:54 GMT -5 That patience is really going to pay off! Those are shaped very nicely. Very nice indeed!
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 17:02:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Apr 1, 2005 17:02:19 GMT -5 Wow, how did you do it? Did they keep you tied up and only let you out to recharge the barrel? smile Those are going to be specatcular when they are done. Thank goodness the next stages don't take that long. Cher
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americanbulldogsnj has rocks in the head Member since March 2005 Posts: 512	finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 17:06:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by americanbulldogsnj on Apr 1, 2005 17:06:29 GMT -5 The 3rd to the last pic on the right hand side there is a rock that looks like something tasty it's got chocolate drizzled over the top of it. Nice looking batch too, you should be proud! Marian

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finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 18:41:26 GMT -5

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Post by James on Apr 1, 2005 18:41:26 GMT -5

The shapes are perfect! All the extra time is really going to be worth it. Besides, this is what rock tumbling is all about, patience.

Beautiful selection. I can't wait to see the finished results. You might what to use a fair amount of sugar during the 1000 and polish stages. The harder agates will bruise the softer turritella shells.

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llanago fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2004 Posts: 1,714	finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 20:30:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by llanago on Apr 1, 2005 20:30:01 GMT -5 Kim, those are gonna be fabulous when finished! Can't wait to see them after polish. llana
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finally something is going forward Apr 1, 2005 20:59:10 GMT -5

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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 1, 2005 20:59:10 GMT -5

looks like you got a great batch goin very nice shapes i think there gonna look great when finished i have been intrested latly in the turatella i found a small piece in old bucket the other day and if you get lucky and cut on the right angle you can get some real nice shell designs i got acouple nice ones im gonna try and shape soon

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finally something is going forward Apr 2, 2005 16:26:30 GMT -5

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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 2, 2005 16:26:30 GMT -5

y'all should really know that i started this turritella before i got my rocks from cal last year in june and this is the 1st of 20 lbs to come through

. i've used a lot of 60/90 grit on these!

james how much sugar are you using in say a 6# barrel?

sands i definitely would recommend slabbing/cabbing the turritella - surely it won't take over 10 mos. to shape it on the grinder lol.

kim

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finally something is going forward Apr 3, 2005 12:24:30 GMT -5

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Post by James on Apr 3, 2005 12:24:30 GMT -5

It's hard to give an exact formula. What I do, is get the big measuring cup and keep adding until it looks right. Make sure that the water is hot. Once you find the right amount, record your results. I usually use about 4-6 cups for my modle B.

I still use pellets along with the sugar too.

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chassroc Cave Dweller Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals Member since January 2005 Posts: 3,586	finally something is going forward Apr 3, 2005 14:13:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chassroc on Apr 3, 2005 14:13:20 GMT -5 Cant wait to see the shine! csroc

deepsouth fully equipped rock polisher He who rocks last rocks best Member since January 2004 Posts: 1,256	finally something is going forward Apr 3, 2005 14:36:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deepsouth on Apr 3, 2005 14:36:57 GMT -5 A great looking batch Kim , looking forward to see them polished to perfection Jack

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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	finally something is going forward Apr 5, 2005 9:54:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Apr 5, 2005 9:54:52 GMT -5 First Class!!!
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