willp2003
off to a rocking start
Member since February 2021
Posts: 7
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Post by willp2003 on Feb 23, 2021 8:31:47 GMT -5
Hi,
I’ve just ordered my first tumbler, and stumbled across this forum whilst doing a bit of research. I live in the north west (UK). I live close to the coast, but I’ve not seen many interesting stones, but the hunt is on now!
thanks, Will
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 23, 2021 8:35:14 GMT -5
Welcome! Being close to the coast, I bet you'll find some interesting stones to tumble.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 23, 2021 11:30:30 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 23, 2021 11:45:31 GMT -5
Cheers Will! Welcome to the forum from South Dakota!
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Post by Pat on Feb 23, 2021 12:16:02 GMT -5
Welcome from California.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
Posts: 20,676
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 23, 2021 13:24:25 GMT -5
Howdy.
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lookatthat
Cave Dweller
Whatever there is to be found.
Member since May 2017
Posts: 1,360
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Post by lookatthat on Feb 23, 2021 13:57:37 GMT -5
Greetings from NE US, Vermont.
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Post by As I in does tries! on Feb 23, 2021 16:28:04 GMT -5
Greetings and welcome from Scotland. I currently have two Lortone rotary tumblers the QT12/66 20kg (44.09lb) using 12lb barrel 10kg (22.04lb) using both 6lb barrels and the Commercial C300 series 60kg (132.27lb) using three 12lb barrels or 50Kg (110.23lb)using a pair of each 12lb and 6lb barrels. I had a 3lb Beach tumbler, and a 6lb Evans CR2 tumbler. Lortone QT66, Lortone QT12, Lortone C300 with a pair 12lb barrels a 6lb barrel and a 3lb Evans rubber barrel sitting upright between the rollers. 3lb Beach and the Evans CR2 with two 1.5lb and a single 3lb rubber barrels, both Beach and Evans tumblers are made in the UK for the UK market. I also have a pair of Viking Vibrasonic vibratory tumblers with a pair of each 6lb and 14lb hoppers. In addition I also have a 6 wheel 150mm (6 inch) Hans Lapidary Grinder and polisher, with 60 grit (F80) and 200 grit (F280) sintered wheels each weighing in at 4.7kg (10.36lb) also F600, F1200, F3000 soft wheels, plus a expando wheel with both F14,000 and F50,000 belts. I have not rotary tumbled for about 4 years now, 3.5 years for my 14lb Viking Vibra-sonic, and October 19 since I was last at Leith Lapidary Cluband it was mid July 21 since I last used my Hans Lapidary Cabochon Machine at home! All machines I have or I have had all motors run at 75°C (167°F)! For Lapidary vendors (Lapidary Shops) Lapidary Vendors Worldwide
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 23, 2021 18:20:16 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington State.
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Post by TheRock on Mar 1, 2021 13:50:33 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH Forum from S/W Michigan! ~Duke
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NevadaBill
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2019
Posts: 1,332
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Post by NevadaBill on Mar 3, 2021 14:13:27 GMT -5
Welcome from the Desert Southwest!
I hope to see some of your posts some time, if you are able to show us what rocks in the U.K. look like. I have always been interested in knowing what kinds of rocks and gems come from your part of the country.
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