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Post by captbob on Jun 26, 2019 12:44:04 GMT -5
That works! Nice find. The gooder stuff!  Whatcha goin' and ruining it by makin' slabs for? (would make some dynamite cabs I guess) |
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Post by captbob on Jun 25, 2019 15:42:56 GMT -5
Dry and bland as in a matte finish? Some rocks won't (ever!) take a shine. Type of rocks you were tumbling would be my main question. Then did you tumble them long enough. Did they change shape and become rounded? Some instruction guides may say to run them a week in each stage. That is simply not enough. As hnhstngs said: What "stages" did you go through in tumbling (grits used, length of time at each grit) Give us some more details and we'll figure this out! |
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Post by captbob on Jun 25, 2019 7:24:28 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. Dallasite is found in Vancouver just across the bay from you. Wonder if it is in your area as well? We have another member here that used to live in Vancouver before he went further north and he posted many threads of his rock hunts in your area. I believe his ID here is still bcrockhound (someone please correct that if he has changed it) you can search for his threads and take a look at what he was finding. Dallasite & flowerstone are the main ones I think. He found some really good rocks in your area! Mostly right on the beach. Happy hunting! |
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Post by captbob on Jun 24, 2019 16:45:06 GMT -5
"the black line feeds the saw" - How? Did you have to drill a hole in the saw? Pictures please.
Does the pretty tank need to be cleaned out now and then?
Seems sludge would build up in that and it would be a PITA to clean.
What about cleaning the filter? How often will you need to do that?
Thanks for labeling what does what!
Hope the solution isn't more work than the original problem.
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Post by captbob on Jun 24, 2019 7:44:47 GMT -5
Alrighty then! That's impressive looking. I appreciate overkill and am known to have done some in my lifetime.
I would hate to see your paper towel bill.
Question - how does the oil get back in the saw?
Hope we get updates on how it works for ya.
Would love to hear the cost when it is all said & done. Not just the unit but with all your modifications etc.
It IS pretty!
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Post by captbob on Jun 23, 2019 16:26:24 GMT -5
Didn't read the entire thread, but is all that (in the post above this one) for cleaning the oil in a 10" saw??
Did it cost more than the saw?
Seems like a lot of expense and work (nice welds!) just to clean half a gallon of oil or there abouts.
At least it's pretty!
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Post by captbob on Jun 23, 2019 15:38:04 GMT -5
Rob, check your PMs if you see this. (time sensitive)
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Post by captbob on Jun 15, 2019 16:59:09 GMT -5
Uh... are they safe out there?
Looks very nice! But I see quite a bit of rock there that I wouldn't want to walk away were that my Rock Garden.
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Post by captbob on Jun 15, 2019 16:08:35 GMT -5
Just ordered one! If there is already a thread, sorry I missed it. Jaspers and Agates from the California Coast Ranges by Hans Gamma eBay listing from the author - signed bookwww.ebay.com/itm/Jaspers-Agates-from-the-California-Coast-Ranges-by-Hans-Gamma/123774557761?hash=item1cd189de41:g:2jsAAOSw-fpc4u38Years in the making, this book is the first to showcase the remarkable jaspers and agates found in the spectacular Coast Ranges of California. I've collaborated with pioneer collectors, miners and regional specialists to present the most comprehensive overview of this material ever published.
Two of California’s most popular jaspers – Morgan Hill and Hornitos – have been thoroughly researched, and many unique variations are beautifully pictured.
New finds in the Santa Monica Mountains and elsewhere in Southern California by a young man with the Midas touch are pictured and
explained. Additionally, tribute is paid to the legacy of David Warren, whose vast private ranch holds some of the most dazzling and diverse jasper deposits ever found.
Collecting in many areas of the California coast is now impossible because of government or private property restrictions. All such
obstacles are magically lifted within these pages - here is your opportunity to see over 320 jaspers and agates from 41 different California sites!
140 pages and lavishly illustrated with over 320 pictures. The book measures 10 1/4" x 8 1/2".
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Post by captbob on Jun 12, 2019 15:37:57 GMT -5
I’ve gone twice, I do plan to go back this summer. I have quite a bit left, but not much of the really nice stuff. I’m going to be much, much more selective this time. *perk* |
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Post by captbob on Jun 5, 2019 17:19:50 GMT -5
First stage is not complete. Time passed does not dictate when a stage is finished.
Yes, keep running all in your coarse grit.
I have had "first stage" run for almost a year before. You want the rocks to be the shape you want them to end up before you move on to the finer grits.
If some rocks progress faster than others, pull the pieces ready to move on out and set them aside and add fresh rough while the others catch up.
I might cut down on the smalls in the initial grind.
Should be some good lookin' rocks there when you finish them!
You are on the right track, just throw out everything you may have read about this step or that step taking X amount of time. You will know when they are ready ... they ain't there yet.
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Post by captbob on Jun 3, 2019 10:30:14 GMT -5
Nice job on the jasper/hematite Wigglin'. Often the hematite will undercut. Yours look fine.
I always "break in" my ceramics as well.
Ever hear from Cliff? Miss that ol' turkeybutt.
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Post by captbob on May 26, 2019 8:50:31 GMT -5
With the Raytech 10, there is a wingnut up front below the deck that releases the hinged deck. Lift the deck and get the blade out of the water when you aren't using it. Takes maybe 15 seconds.
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Post by captbob on May 19, 2019 9:03:27 GMT -5
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Post by captbob on May 19, 2019 8:09:21 GMT -5
How about picking up a deal on a small RV to use there until you have property upgrades?
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Post by captbob on May 19, 2019 8:04:05 GMT -5
Looking like you found yourself a nice chunk of land up there. Off to a good start. Congratulations! You say that as if it is a good thing. eeek! Fewer mosquitoes sounds nice though... Better to ask for forgiveness than permission? You going to have to put in septic tank there? What about water and electricity? Had kinda figured your next land grab would be in south Georgia on a coral rich bed of ground. I've considered looking for such. Figure one could yield a nice side income on coral rich ground. Lookin' forward to further installments on your new adventure.
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Post by captbob on May 16, 2019 12:11:43 GMT -5
Brought it home from where? Going with the guess from lookatthat (sand calcite) without further info. |
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Post by captbob on May 14, 2019 17:21:29 GMT -5
Just noticed the new names today and found this thread - thanks to grumpybill nice! |
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Post by captbob on May 14, 2019 17:08:44 GMT -5
I'd go, but I won't be getting to FL until next month. the lovebugs will be over by then! Bad mosquito year tho ... |
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Post by captbob on May 14, 2019 17:04:01 GMT -5
I just noticed that under my stars it says "no longer being taken for granite"
okay... when did these change? Is there a new list?
Nice to see new status names!
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