oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 26, 2020 2:01:38 GMT -5
That is an awesome shine! I have a lot-o, but haven't been able to get that kind of shine in my rocks. May I ask you what were your steps, grits used, type of polish, etc.? Thanks Sure! Dremeled rocks go straight to 120/220 grit stage in lot o and reg rocks go from rotary 60/90 stage to Lot o 120/220. This is breakdown for batch in LOT O. Stage 1 - 2 TBSP Sc 120/220 Ran 48 hrs Stage 2 - 2 TBSP Borax, 1/2 tsp Ao 500 Ran 48 hrs Stage 3 - 2 TBSP Borax , 1/2 tsp Ao 1000 Ran 72 Hrs Stage 4 - 2 TBSP Borax, 1/2 tsp AO polish from theRockshed Ran 48 hrs I normally do same as above recipe with 2 days each stage but didnt get to clean out stage 3 until 3rd day. Have done above recipe with 72-96 hrs in stage 2 and skip stage 3 with comparable results also.. **sorry forgot to add that I used mixed size ceramics in all stages. The rocks in picture and rest ceramics. Not sure of exact ratio but close to 50% ceramics. Usually go with 50-60% ceramics in all loads in lot o. |
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 26, 2020 2:03:05 GMT -5
So shiny! Thanks for sharing all of the eye candy. Glad you enjoyed them! |
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Post by RocksInNJ on Jan 26, 2020 3:34:04 GMT -5
Those are all beautiful. So shiny that I thought I saw my reflection and then realized it was yours lol.
Many thanks for sharing not only the pics, but the recipe used as well.
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Post by Condor on Jan 26, 2020 9:33:24 GMT -5
Thank you so much for sharing the steps. I will definitely try it, and let you all know how the rocks turn out.
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Post by knave on Jan 26, 2020 12:50:55 GMT -5
Aha. Ceramic edit. I wondered if you had filler or not.
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old hound
starting to shine!
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Post by old hound on Jan 28, 2020 15:57:18 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing they are some beauty's.
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 29, 2020 1:33:35 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing they are some beauty's. Thanks! And thanks for looking! |
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 29, 2020 1:37:41 GMT -5
Aha. Ceramic edit. I wondered if you had filler or not. Yeah I forgot to add that originally. I prolly go much heavier than need to with ceramics but I run small batches so usually run 50% by weight in ceramics. But whatever it takes to fill the barrel I make up in ceramics. |
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Post by knave on Jan 29, 2020 5:16:40 GMT -5
Aha. Ceramic edit. I wondered if you had filler or not. Yeah I forgot to add that originally. I prolly go much heavier than need to with ceramics but I run small batches so usually run 50% by weight in ceramics. But whatever it takes to fill the barrel I make up in ceramics. I will be giving this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing |
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Post by toiv0 on Jan 29, 2020 7:33:07 GMT -5
Well we'll well, another person who's made it to the top of the ladder. These are really nice and the shapes and shine are very pleasing.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 29, 2020 7:53:46 GMT -5
Great materials and awesome shine. Nice work all around. Thanks for sharing all the pictures.
Chuck
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