Greetings from central Ohio

Duane
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Greetings from central Ohio Dec 30, 2020 22:18:29 GMT -5 drocknut, Pat, and 1 more like this

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Post by Duane on Dec 30, 2020 22:18:29 GMT -5

We bought my 7 year old son a rock tumbler for Christmas. My 14 and 16 year old sons seemed to like the gift almost as much as the 7 year old. Of course Dad loves it too.
It didn't take me long to realize I should have done a bit more research before buying his tumbler. It said "Amazon's choice" so we bought it. It is tumbling away in the basement as I type this and should be done with step one in a day or two.
I just ordered a Lortone 33b after spending several days trying to find a decent tumbler in stock. Seems like used ones on eBay are going for as much as or more than new prices.
I am a proud cheapskate and have been hunting for bulk grit but have not pulled the trigger yet.
We have a trip planned this Saturday to go to Nethers farm and collect some Flint Ridge flint.
I have already learned a lot from this forum and am looking forward to learning more.

stonemon In Memoriam RIP Bill, aka stonemon Member since January 2017 Posts: 1,024	Greetings from central Ohio Dec 30, 2020 23:01:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonemon on Dec 30, 2020 23:01:44 GMT -5 Welcome from western Oregon!

taylor has rocks in the head Member since November 2017 Posts: 578	Greetings from central Ohio Dec 30, 2020 23:29:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by taylor on Dec 30, 2020 23:29:00 GMT -5 Welcome from southern Arizona!
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stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Greetings from central Ohio Dec 31, 2020 0:12:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Dec 31, 2020 0:12:45 GMT -5 Welcome from NorCal
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jasoninsd
can identify rocks - even green ones

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Greetings from central Ohio Dec 31, 2020 2:37:25 GMT -5

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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 31, 2020 2:37:25 GMT -5

Welcome to the forum from South Dakota!

I think it's fantastic you've made this a family hobby! Kudos to you!

The Rock Shed is a fantastic source for grit. There are a lot of reviews and recommendations for them on the forum.

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"Life becomes easier when you learn to accept the apology you never got." - Robert Brault
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rocket
spending too much on rocks

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Greetings from central Ohio Dec 31, 2020 8:29:54 GMT -5

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Post by rocket on Dec 31, 2020 8:29:54 GMT -5

Welcome from Maryland...I am still trying to figure out the “bulk” grit purchase for the beginner......I tried 20 pounds, but did not like the grit...got a five pound order on the way now..anyway, enjoy the adventure...Rocket

rads spending too much on rocks Making clay each day! Member since April 2018 Posts: 319	Greetings from central Ohio Dec 31, 2020 9:04:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rads on Dec 31, 2020 9:04:29 GMT -5 Welcome from Michigan. Visited Nethers farm a couple years ago with our club, nice material everywhere. Was a fun day! Enjoy your trip.

hummingbirdstones
misunderstood rock expert

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Greetings from central Ohio Dec 31, 2020 9:09:22 GMT -5

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 31, 2020 9:09:22 GMT -5

Welcome from Northern Arizona!

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

chandler starting to spend too much on rocks Member since November 2020 Posts: 105	Greetings from central Ohio Dec 31, 2020 9:56:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chandler on Dec 31, 2020 9:56:51 GMT -5 Welcome from Texas!

opalpyrexia driving up their electric bill Member since February 2017 Posts: 2,729	Greetings from central Ohio Dec 31, 2020 11:06:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by opalpyrexia on Dec 31, 2020 11:06:15 GMT -5 Welcome from Washington.
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TheRock driving up their electric bill Bad DP 40T Barrel Member since September 2017 Posts: 2,695	Greetings from central Ohio Mar 5, 2021 15:02:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TheRock on Mar 5, 2021 15:02:20 GMT -5 Welcome to RTH Forum from S/W Michigan! ~Duke
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drocknut no longer being taken for granite I'd rather be rockhounding Member since December 2008 Posts: 8,163	Greetings from central Ohio Mar 5, 2021 15:54:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drocknut on Mar 5, 2021 15:54:47 GMT -5 Welcome to the forum from South Central Arizona (not Phoenix). I was born in Akron, Ohio but never did rockhounding until after I moved away from Ohio. Looking forward to seeing your finds.
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Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,794	Greetings from central Ohio Mar 5, 2021 16:07:35 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Mar 5, 2021 16:07:35 GMT -5 Welcome from California.
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nmihiylov
off to a rocking start

Member since March 2021
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Greetings from central Ohio Mar 6, 2021 13:21:30 GMT -5

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Post by nmihiylov on Mar 6, 2021 13:21:30 GMT -5

I had almost the same experience- we (Santa) gave our grandson, who is 7, the National Geographic tumbler for Christmas and I thought Tharp it would be a great hobby to share with him, so I got a different brand, which died halfway through the first step. I then did some reading and now have two Lortone 33B tumblers going.

It is VERY addicting

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,715	Greetings from central Ohio Mar 6, 2021 15:49:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Mar 6, 2021 15:49:03 GMT -5 Howdy....
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