billhodson
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2021
Posts: 10
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Post by billhodson on Sept 10, 2021 13:51:52 GMT -5
Greetings from Northern Michigan - Just joined today after scanning through some message threads. I'm an old hand rock hound who briefly studied geology and paleontology in college. While my interests run mainly in fossils, my wife love gems and minerals.
We've started a small workshop in our basement. So far, our equipment is a Lortone QT-6 tumbler, a Dremel with a flex-shaft and numerous diamond burrs and cutting disks, and a refurbished Covington wet sander and buffer.
Looking forward to learning a few tips and tricks here.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 10, 2021 14:02:07 GMT -5
Welcome to the board from Virginia. If you plan to carve, make sure you use water. The dust is very dangerous.
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billhodson
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2021
Posts: 10
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Post by billhodson on Sept 10, 2021 14:11:44 GMT -5
Welcome to the board from Virginia. If you plan to carve, make sure you use water. The dust is very dangerous. Not just water, but a mask as well!
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rewdownunder
spending too much on rocks
Member since March 2012
Posts: 357
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Post by rewdownunder on Sept 10, 2021 14:37:32 GMT -5
Welcome your from a great place to gather rocks. In the summer anyway. Several members here from the midwest and everyone is willing to help answer questions.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 10, 2021 18:48:16 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 12, 2021 8:33:30 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from South Dakota!
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