pizzano
Cave Dweller 
Member since February 2018
Posts: 1,390
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Post by pizzano on Jan 15, 2020 15:56:06 GMT -5
LOL.......We've been discussing the use of "bowl" vibes here forever........I've even posted several threads related the use of "off" brand types like Lyman many times. Not all of us use the "conventional" brands and still get great results.......Ask Walt, he'll relate to those discussions.........lol Even a few of us have moved on from using "rotary" tumblers for the initial rough stages (disc grinding).........much faster and better results to throw into the vibe for the remaining finishing cycles........and actually more economical as well.............something to consider....! I was totally kidding...  Walt (and others) has been "encouraging" me to get a vibe for months. Ya.....I know......just kidding as well, but seriously, look into "disc" prep prior to the remaining vibe steps.........I understand you enjoy the Dremel aspect, disc prep is alot like that on a larger scale.........only need a bench grinder (4" to 6" two speed preferable) and a few mod's..... Harbor Freight has them cheap.......The initial investment of the backing plate and diamond discs..... and time to set-up, is well worth the time and effort it takes to "rotary" tumble rough.....and as fast as you are turning out cabs with your current methods, I'm sure you'll enjoy being able to move onto the "real" crafting aspects faster and be able to concentrate you're good skills to the finishing aspects without dealing with the "rotary" hassle interrupting and consuming time.........and you'll have more of a reason to go out collecting sooner, since the rate you'll be running through rough will be at least twice as fast......lol Just a thought...!    |
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Post by miket on Jan 15, 2020 16:04:13 GMT -5
I was totally kidding... Walt (and others) has been "encouraging" me to get a vibe for months. Ya.....I know......just kidding as well, but seriously, look into "disc" prep prior to the remaining vibe steps.........I understand you enjoy the Dremel aspect, disc prep is alot like that on a larger scale.........only need a bench grinder (4" to 6" two speed preferable) and a few mod's..... Harbor Freight has them cheap.......The initial investment of the backing plate and diamond discs..... and time to set-up, is well worth the time and effort it takes to "rotary" tumble rough.....and as fast as you are turning out cabs with your current methods, I'm sure you'll enjoy being able to move onto the "real" crafting aspects faster and be able to concentrate you're good skills to the finishing aspects without dealing with the "rotary" hassle interrupting and consuming time.........and you'll have more of a reason to go out collecting sooner, since the rate you'll be running through rough will be at least twice as fast......lol Just a thought...! Thanks! |
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Post by miket on Jan 15, 2020 16:07:37 GMT -5
Almost done. First LAGUNA Agate, from stardiamond I believe.  And a couple from a stone fernwood sent me.   |
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Post by knave on Jan 15, 2020 16:12:39 GMT -5
Crazy lace is SICK!!!! EVAN  |
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Post by stardiamond on Jan 15, 2020 16:46:29 GMT -5
Crazy Lace is actually Laguna. I don't know the differentiation but Laguna has the look I prefer.
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Post by miket on Jan 15, 2020 17:16:11 GMT -5
Crazy Lace is actually Laguna. I don't know the differentiation but Laguna has the look I prefer. Thank you, sir, it's been edited. It's a beautiful stone. |
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Post by miket on Jan 15, 2020 17:36:23 GMT -5
Regency Rose, I was told... This first one was just a tiny piece that broke off. What was I going to do, throw it away?  And the others.    |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 15, 2020 17:50:14 GMT -5
You're in trouble. Don't even think about it ..... yet!  |
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Post by knave on Jan 15, 2020 17:52:53 GMT -5
Good point Robin. I still have 3 days. Maybe if I’m super-husband for 3 days, The small matter of unplanned and unbudgeted hobby expenditures will just be a small glitch (inclusion) in the matrix. Haha
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Post by RocksInNJ on Jan 16, 2020 1:27:17 GMT -5
Good point Robin. I still have 3 days. Maybe if I’m super-husband for 3 days, The small matter of unplanned and unbudgeted hobby expenditures will just be a small glitch (inclusion) in the matrix. Haha Yea but the wife will be like this......  And imagine the look on your sons face, when he goes to hide in that storage bin and finds you all crammed up in there. |
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Post by knave on Jan 16, 2020 3:56:11 GMT -5
Here I am, staring at my stupid phone at 3 am chuckling like a lunatic....
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Post by RocksInNJ on Jan 16, 2020 4:20:37 GMT -5
Here I am, staring at my stupid phone at 3 am chuckling like a lunatic.... Lucky you. It was 4am for me. |
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Post by knave on Jan 16, 2020 4:28:59 GMT -5
Man I forget you are on jersey time. Good grief. I’ll try to keep that in mind bro.
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