nursetumbler
Cave Dweller
Member since February 2022
Posts: 928
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Post by nursetumbler on May 17, 2022 7:11:53 GMT -5
Received sad bews this morning. The gentleman that gave me such a precious gift of what some would refer to as "just rocks" and hours of lapidary conversations has passed. Another awesome lapiday artist and a wealth of knowledge has left our wonderful hobby. Rest in Peace Mr. Brooks
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CLErocks
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2021
Posts: 342
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Post by CLErocks on May 17, 2022 8:19:48 GMT -5
Received sad bews this morning. The gentleman that gave me such a precious gift of what some would refer to as "just rocks" and hours of lapidary conversations has passed. Another awesome lapiday artist and a wealth of knowledge has left our wonderful hobby. Rest in Peace Mr. Brooks Sorry to hear this. Iām sure he was pleased to pass his knowledge and part of his collection to someone who cares. (Hugs) and thanks for sharing.
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Post by vegasjames on May 17, 2022 9:11:23 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 17, 2022 9:51:51 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear that. Condolences on your and his family's loss.
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stefan
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2005
Posts: 14,095
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Post by stefan on May 22, 2022 16:53:22 GMT -5
Malachite is toxic if you breathe in the dust; but for tumbling, risk is very low. Just don't drink your tumbler water I would probably get it polished on a flat lap and display it, but that's me. MelI dont have one š The man that gifted it to me said that it has or is asbestos. Drink Tumbler water? š¤ Doesn't everyone? Guess I'll switch to coffee to tumble with then it will be safe right? š "I don't have one"---YET. A flat lap is super easy to make and super inexpensive. SO here is all you need to make a flat lap: A piece of window glass (an old storm window, even an old window in the frame will work). A table or work bench to set the window on (flat) some grit, and a spray bottle with water. Oh and elbow grease. Start with the 60/90. put a small pile in one corner of the window (divide it into 4 or 5 quadrants) and spray the surface of the rock with water. Place it on the grit pile and start moving it in a circular motion. The noise is a bit "gritty" at first but as the grit breaks down it will go away. when it gets difficult to swirl add a spray of water. When the grinding slows down add a little more grit. keep grinding until all the saw marks are gone, Clean the rock and move to 120/220 and a new quadrant of the window. You get the idea. I polished a thunder egg this way. Working for about an hour a night it took about 2 weeks to finish. Results will amazed you and you can smile realizing that you did this all by hand!
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