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Post by fernwood on Apr 24, 2021 8:31:15 GMT -5
Started a batch of Lavic on June 6, 2020 For the Rock tumbling contest. Circumstances prevented me from moving on from Rough tumble. I decided to let it roll for a year. No checking, no maintenance on my CE tumbler, other than being able to hear/see if it was working correctly. So far, so good. The sound has changed to what I would expect after moving through the stages. Am now hearing what I would consider Stage 5, final polish.
I added a lot of rocks as filler. Some were chosen for being soft and hopefully breaking down and adding to the rough stage grit. Others were harder, but sizes needed to ensure a combo.
Have about 1.5 months to go before I can open the 3 lb. barrels.
I am so tempted to open and check the barrels, but need encouragement not to do so.
Started this with one goal and the changed the goal.
Please help me adhere to my initial goal.
Thank you
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 24, 2021 8:39:17 GMT -5
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Apr 24, 2021 9:15:03 GMT -5
I ran just such an experiment amazing while back. 12 Lb AR 12 a good load of grit and no peaking for 1 year (turned out to be closer to 1 year and 3 months). I don't want to spoil the surprise for you unless you specifically ask.
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quartzilla
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Post by quartzilla on Apr 24, 2021 9:59:05 GMT -5
Wait. And post the pics! Lol. I’m looking forward to a first trip out to Lavic so fascinated with the material.
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Post by stephan on Apr 24, 2021 12:16:52 GMT -5
You’re almost there. Distract yourself with something else. If you’re easily amused, it should be no problem.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 24, 2021 15:25:40 GMT -5
Just chill and slow your roll.
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Benathema
has rocks in the head
God chased me down and made sure I knew He was real June 20, 2022. I've been on a Divine Mission.
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Post by Benathema on Apr 24, 2021 21:21:33 GMT -5
Imagine being a rock. Just chilling for millions of years, then one day suddenly it's like, "AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH" with nonstop tumbling. Then you're stationary again wondering what the hell just happened. And you're rounded and shiny now. Damn goofy humans.
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Wooferhound
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Post by Wooferhound on Apr 24, 2021 21:27:55 GMT -5
Imagine being a rock. Just chilling for millions of years, then one day suddenly it's like, "AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH" with nonstop tumbling. Then you're stationary again wondering what the hell just happened. And you're rounded and shiny now. Damn goofy humans. And think about the rocks that sat there for a billion years, some guy comes along and only selects the Good Rocks ... and then they don't get picked . . . Stupid Humans
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Post by fernwood on Apr 25, 2021 5:33:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement. I needed it. In the past, I ran a 5-6 month batch in rough. They looked like they had tumbled through 600 SIC when I did the clean out.
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standles
spending too much on rocks
Well all I got was a rock ... Cool!
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Post by standles on Apr 25, 2021 7:11:22 GMT -5
Open it OPEN IT NOW!!!!
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