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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 10, 2020 22:35:13 GMT -5
Take it easy Jason, and just drink the good stuff from now on. I keep my rocks in the 1st step until they look good wet. Only then do I take them to the next steps. I check them about every two weeks to see which have made the cut and can go to step 2. Some take many months in step 1 before they are ready for step 2. My step 1 is in a big rotary using #46 grit with SIC media. All the best! rocktumbler.com/tips/rock-tumbler-instructions/rocktumbler.com/book.shtmlThanks.  I was talking to another member, and I think I'm going to have to start doing a rough grind in the rotary to start. I think my expectations were too high for the vibe 120/220 stage. |
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gatorflash1
spending too much on rocks
Active in Delaware Mineralogical Society, Cabchon Grinding and Polishing, 2 Thumlers B's and a UV-18
Member since October 2018
Posts: 375
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Post by gatorflash1 on Oct 11, 2020 12:57:20 GMT -5
I do the Step 1 rough in a rotary to get a nice shape to the rocks and remove pits, etc. When I finish a session I look at all the rocks when they are wet. The best ones go into a container for step 2, the okay ones that need a little more course tumbling go back into Step 1, and the ones that don't appear to ever be able to look good, cracked, etc. go into the junk box for further bashing with my 3lb sledge to break them up with the hope that they will be in good pieces to be able to complete a good stage 1 course grind.
I hope you are feeling better! Get well soon dude.
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spmcdee
off to a rocking start
Member since November 2024
Posts: 2
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Post by spmcdee on Nov 15, 2024 19:03:43 GMT -5
Hello, Im still kinda new to tumbling. The one time I used fresh ceramic in a polish stage they did not turn out too well, rather scratchy looking they were. Everytime I used "seasoned media, I get a good polish...so far at least. As far as small cylinders, I find that they do tend to stick when the slurry is thick. A couple squirts of water tends to get them moving better usually, for me anyways.
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