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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jul 3, 2012 12:15:28 GMT -5
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 28, 2012 8:37:17 GMT -5
LOL Helen!
No it's not, yes it is, no it's not!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 26, 2012 12:14:00 GMT -5
I thought it looked a little more like spumoni.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 25, 2012 8:38:21 GMT -5
Just for reference, a UV-18 can polish 2-3 goose egg size stones at a time.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 19, 2012 16:54:05 GMT -5
You'll also want to use a low drill speed to extend the life of your bits.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 19, 2012 16:46:08 GMT -5
Those are some nice finds! Congrats!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 14, 2012 12:42:09 GMT -5
I agree with Tom (connrock). In my experience (UV-18), the cracks are there all along; it just takes the fine polish to make them visible. If the stones are wet, the water fills in those hairline cracks so that they are extremely difficult to see.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 11, 2012 12:44:35 GMT -5
Another tree rat bites the dust!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 11, 2012 12:43:32 GMT -5
Just to clarify the matter of specific gravity and "floating" a little: You're actually comparing the density of the stone with the density of the water. If you were to put the rock in the water without the wire suspending it, it would obviously sink, not float. However, because the water has some density (much more than air), it provides a little resistance to the rock sinking. The rock weighs the same whether it is submerged or out of the water, but the water is exerting force (buoyancy) against the rock. If you were to weigh the rock on top of the scale, weigh the water on top of the scale, then weigh both together on the scale (rock in the water or out, it doesn't matter), you would see that the combined weight is equal to the sum of the individual weights.
I would actually try to put the container of water on a table or stand underneath the rock so that it was absolutely still, rather than moving and changing the force characteristics.
Sorry to be a nerdlinger scientist type, just thought it might help to clarify what is actually happening.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 8, 2012 14:08:28 GMT -5
As we used to say, "close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades".
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 7, 2012 12:50:17 GMT -5
Congrats Don!
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 7, 2012 12:49:00 GMT -5
Good luck and watch out for giant docks floating in from Japan!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 7, 2012 12:44:49 GMT -5
Here's what I have used: 1. A stiff brush and soapy water 2. A dry cleaning spot gun 3. Coarse tumble
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 7, 2012 12:35:27 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Zach and Jack! Give it a whack!
LOL Ed!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 5, 2012 13:10:03 GMT -5
Yes, it looks just like my 15 lb. Star Diamond, only smaller.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 5, 2012 13:04:57 GMT -5
Well that's quite an achievement to celebrate. My dad just turned 90 in March.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 5, 2012 12:56:39 GMT -5
you could also try a streak test on the back side of a porcelain tile
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 4, 2012 13:00:40 GMT -5
I carry one or two five gallon buckets (or an ice cream pail for small stuff), my Estwing rock hammer in a holster, a large squirt bottle, and a bottle of water. I can carry about 60 lbs. of rock in each bucket.
I also carry snacks, a pocket knife, and a leatherman in my fishing vest (lots of pockets for prize pieces).
I used to wear a leather nail apron, but I didn't like my rock hammer in it, so I switched to the holster.
If I'm going to be out for a while I'll carry lunch and more water in a light weight day pack.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 4, 2012 12:49:55 GMT -5
Ha ha John! I knew you'd chime in! Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jun 4, 2012 12:46:32 GMT -5
Hey Jo,
Why don't you swing up this way for the Celebration of Agates at the end of July? No hounding required!
Chuck
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