my bots finally came/new pics added

jdennis Guest	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 14:09:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jdennis on Dec 9, 2005 14:09:34 GMT -5 and boy they're gorgeous.. these pics are dry pics I'll wash them and post pics later ok I sliced some up here they are my lighting still sucks tho.
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JKowalski33 spending too much on rocks Member since August 2004 Posts: 451	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 14:38:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JKowalski33 on Dec 9, 2005 14:38:00 GMT -5 hey, where did you get those, and how much did they cost per pound? I want to get myself some too!

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 14:42:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Dec 9, 2005 14:42:26 GMT -5 Nice!!
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Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 14:49:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on Dec 9, 2005 14:49:02 GMT -5 those are going to look awsome when you polish them up! When will you be starting them?

jdennis Guest	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 15:18:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jdennis on Dec 9, 2005 15:18:21 GMT -5 I got them efom this guy search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbayroo7QQhtZ-1 I got 3 lbs for $30. after shipping wich was $10. The rock shop here wants $25 a lb so I think I did ok

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 15:43:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Dec 9, 2005 15:43:54 GMT -5 great looking rough- they are fun to polish up- and worth the very long course grind (i had one that ran for over 3 months!)
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 15:57:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 9, 2005 15:57:49 GMT -5 Nice!! You get those from Mark? You'll be happy with those for sure, no two will ever look alike!
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jdennis Guest	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 16:31:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jdennis on Dec 9, 2005 16:31:38 GMT -5 I'm gonna cut them and shape them up before I tumble them so it dose not take sooo long

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 17:27:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 9, 2005 17:27:53 GMT -5 Hey, that's a good idea! ;D
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my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 17:56:44 GMT -5

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Post by gaetzchamp on Dec 9, 2005 17:56:44 GMT -5

JD-

Congrats on the Bots. They sure look cool. In the future, if you want to order some more, try this guy www.superagates.com I just ordered 5 lbs for $17 and $7 for shipping. Don't know if it's the best deal you can get, but some people (I think it was Hammer) recommended him and so far I'm satisfied. I hope I didn't upset you and I'm not saying "ha" I got a better deal. I just wanted to point you to another resource for the future. Heck I haven't even seen the rough yet. I'll let you know when I get them and how they look.

When are you gonna start tumbling them? Hope you're not backlogged like I am. I'll probably have to wait a few months before I can get to mine.

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my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 18:16:27 GMT -5

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Post by rollingstone on Dec 9, 2005 18:16:27 GMT -5

jdennis said:

I'm gonna cut them and shape them up before I tumble them so it dose not take sooo long

Definitely do this! I bought a pile, must be about last March, and I still haven't got them out of coarse grind. Obviously I haven't been going at them steady, they get alternated with a bunch of other stuff, but I think their actual time in the tumbler is 7 weeks now, and less than half have shaped up. And that's after going at them for countless hours with a dremel tool before tumbling them. The problem is the surface pits and divots -- just like with lake superior agates -- takes forever to grind those out, particularly since Bots are so hard. I think the end result is going to be worth it, but if you have the equipment to pre-shape them (like Bikerrandy did), then you will be very happy you did.

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jdennis Guest	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 18:18:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jdennis on Dec 9, 2005 18:18:10 GMT -5 I am back logged I will keep that sight in mind but it will be awhile before order any more rocks mu hubby said I have enough I kinda agree for awhile any way

parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,615	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 18:20:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Dec 9, 2005 18:20:17 GMT -5 jdennis - Hey, where did you get those? Didn't think there were any left in the western world after bikerrandy. Must be newly mined, still warm from the pit. Rich
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jdennis Guest	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 9, 2005 19:59:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jdennis on Dec 9, 2005 19:59:08 GMT -5 they don't have alot of craters. they're all smooth like someone just got tired of tumbleing them.. thats my bonus

LCARS has started giving rock gifts Keep Rollin'! Member since September 2005 Posts: 3,839	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 10, 2005 2:16:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LCARS on Dec 10, 2005 2:16:35 GMT -5 Bots wann agat me sum o dat!
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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	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 10, 2005 10:05:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Dec 10, 2005 10:05:03 GMT -5 I think you got a great deal. Tami
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jdennis Guest	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 10, 2005 12:58:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jdennis on Dec 10, 2005 12:58:31 GMT -5 thanks so do I and they are all so beautiful i sliced 6 of them last night froze my rear end off in the 16 degree weather. but it was worth it ;D

jdennis Guest	my bots finally came/new pics added Dec 10, 2005 13:00:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jdennis on Dec 10, 2005 13:00:02 GMT -5 If the box ever comes my way I'll put some in..