darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 26, 2008 20:54:42 GMT -5
Cool fish. Nice find! That is why I like cutting Thunder Eggs. You never know and the anticipation is most of the fun.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 26, 2008 20:49:16 GMT -5
Do you ever get a bad tumble? No, I didn't think so. I have seen that material sold as "Black Feather Plume" and it was from Wyoming.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 24, 2008 18:50:20 GMT -5
You are seeing things I am not 'cause they all look great from here. I esecially like the Blue Mountain.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 23, 2008 7:24:25 GMT -5
An interesting blend of pinks and reds. I like it.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 21, 2008 19:38:31 GMT -5
Don't forget JD Weld on that list.
Indigoace. Forget the manual. I bought mine new and I found the manual useless. Forget about the tools that come with it I think they were made of recycled paper clips.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 18, 2008 20:24:40 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I especially like the Ref. To Lord of the Rings. Fires of Mordor, I did not see it. Read the set 3 times (including The Hobbit) and have the 3 LOR set on DVD AND replicas of Sting, Arwens Sword and Gandalfs hanging in my living room. ;D ;D ;D
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 17, 2008 10:26:49 GMT -5
Mook  Pipe Line Canyon from Desertdweller (Jamie)  Thanks for lookin' |
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 13, 2008 19:51:10 GMT -5
In my opinion Arkansan is right on. The Sunstone should take on a great shine with her advise.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 13, 2008 19:41:35 GMT -5
Interesting question. I am thinking probably not as I think it would leave scratches to deep to be taken out by a 50,000 polish but if you are are willing to experiment on a small batch I sure would be happy to hear and see the results. ;D
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 13, 2008 19:18:05 GMT -5
This probably will not be much help but try Sears and look at vacumn cleaner belts. While you are there hit the parts dept. and tell them the size of the belt. They might be able to match it up with a belt from another product. Just a thought  |
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 12, 2008 18:50:30 GMT -5
Welcome to the board! You do not say what kind of stones. Beach stones maybe? Anyway, I do not think the bearings will do much of anything unless the stones are really soft. You will probably need to get some Silicon Carbide grit. Refer to the 4 step process on the home page and you will definitly be on your way to shiny rocks.
Most of all have fun.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 11, 2008 19:43:13 GMT -5
Once again you have givin us an example of what to achieve!
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 11, 2008 19:38:30 GMT -5
It looks like some of the Sodalite has that dark blue/purple color. My favorite stone and my favorite color of that stone. ;D  |
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 11, 2008 19:27:57 GMT -5
Without the rotarys rolling in my home it sounds very odd and I do not like it.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 11, 2008 19:25:44 GMT -5
Toss them around parks where the children play. The sand under the swings is great. The kid start digging around when someone finds one. Of course keep the best for display in your home.
A couple of weeks ago I had jury duty. I brought a few pounds with me and put a few of them on the main walk way between the two buildings about every 1/2 hour. Adults get excited about finding shiny stones too. At lunch time a large group (mostly women) came out and were looking very closely to see if there were more. Made me smile real big. Word had gotten around.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 11, 2008 19:12:33 GMT -5
I would say if you can see grit suspended in the slurry you are good to go. Put the lid on, watch for bulging (as said) And let her roll.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 10, 2008 8:32:09 GMT -5
That is funny! His look of "don't bother me I'm trying to sleep" just said my name is Bubba.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 9, 2008 8:05:11 GMT -5
What's not to love? I go with #2 of this batch but they are all beautiful. |
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 8, 2008 20:20:18 GMT -5
Beautiful work. Simply stunning! I hope you share pics of the Amber tree when it is finished. It just seem so "right" to do one with Amber leaves.
|
|
darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
Posts: 1,636
|
Post by darrad on Aug 8, 2008 20:02:29 GMT -5
MrP, Cutter thanks that was the same conclusion I got to. Alternative energy good but cost prohibitive. As far as wind maybe back up the wind drivin turbines with magnetic power. Just a thought.
Jim, Very true about no friction except for space dust but there is constant gravity in a confined system such as the Sol system. Planets spinning, Meteorite storms spinning through it, Comets so there is constant gravity pull on the craft. It is not large but adjustments have to be made and when there is nothing to "push against" with lets say chemical thrusters, a lot of some kind of fuel I think would be needed. Deep space I believe would be different. I am not a Rocket Scientest so I may be way of base
Dave.
|
|
