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rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	Botswanas!! Nov 20, 2005 0:24:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Nov 20, 2005 0:24:23 GMT -5 gaetz, hammer uses a vibe. robert
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Botswanas!! Nov 20, 2005 8:05:32 GMT -5

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LOL, I was wondering who Hammer was, then I remembered my avartar. ;D Gaetz, Like Robert said, I used a vibe. I pre-shape all rocks with an upside-down circular saw with a diamond tile blade, then they go in the course (120/220) for 2-4 days (I always go 4), then 2 days in fine (500 grit) and straight to the polish for 2-3 days (I used 3) then 4 hours in Borax. 7 days total to do ten pounds of rock. All the time that these are tumbling, I'm pre-shaping the next batch. I already have 8 pounds cut for the next batch, 2 more to go!

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Botswanas!! Nov 20, 2005 12:15:34 GMT -5

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Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 20, 2005 12:15:34 GMT -5

Hammer-

That's a sweet process you've got going there. I really wish I had a saw that I could work my stones with before throwing them in. I have a vibe too, but have put it aside until the stone get out of coarse. I'm really excited to see how the rotary shapes them up and rounds them off too.

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Gaetz

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drupe fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2005 Posts: 1,245	Botswanas!! Nov 25, 2005 9:13:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drupe on Nov 25, 2005 9:13:26 GMT -5 The little grey one on the right with the black lines is out of this world. Ummmm I wonder? Pete
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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Botswanas!! Nov 25, 2005 10:16:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Nov 25, 2005 10:16:46 GMT -5 I think it is so interesting how the bands are different widths like the rings in a tree. Tami
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