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new	lapis lazuli from Afganistan Pages: 1 2

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new	Looking to buy a nice Crystal specimen for a gift

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new	THIS SITE gets a mention in Lapidary Journal!!

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by jawbreaker
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new	Ocean Jasper mother /daughter necklace set

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by victor1941
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new	TREADMILL TUMBLER

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by Mark K
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new	replacement parts for an older 6" Lortone Trim Saw?

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by johnjsgems
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new	thumler vibe18

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new	Lace Agate Set

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new	amazing wrap technique - check this guy out

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new	encouraging little rockhounds

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new	Holiday pic

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new	need help finding some Connemara Marble rough

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new	harder diamonds....but how would you cut and polish them?

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by gemfeller
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new	Woodward Ranch Plume necklace

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new	looking to buy some stabilized turquoise slabs

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new	vaca in the UK

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new	mixed batch

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by rollingstone
Apr 13, 2013 1:27:39 GMT -5

new	new necklace

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new	Happy Birthday, Deepsouth!

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new	need advice on eBay feedback - update

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new	"slabs" i'd like to cab....

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Dec 9, 2012 9:08:06 GMT -5

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new	a couple of necklaces

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new	it's cool in my basement part II

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Chat Box v.2

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Members with real questions or comments that need an actual response, please post on the main forum - not here!
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kjk: Hey Ya'll, Just signed up to the formum. About 5 years into tumbling, have 1 - 3# & 1 - 15# rotatary and 1 TV-5. Been using voltage regulators to control speeds which has improved end results. Nov 6, 2024 21:46:04 GMT -5

kjk: My first try on Fluorite was about 5 years ago. Pre-shaped rough with dremel then used a 3 # rotary start to finish 90-220-500-TXP polish,all with ceramic fill. Nov 6, 2024 22:06:16 GMT -5

kjk: Second attempt with fluorite, 3# rotary for stages 1 thru 3 with 90-220-700 all with ceramic. Stage 4 TV-5 with 1000 and ceramic. Stage 4 TV-5 with 1200 and corn cob. Looks Gem quality and ready for final polish. Nov 6, 2024 22:11:20 GMT -5

kjk: looking for suggestions on final polish for Fluorite. Been sitting on these gems for a while because I don't want to bust them up like my first try. Have been leaning towards TV-5 with #61 Rapid Polish, ceramic, 1/2 cup water, TV-5 approx 60v (1/2 speed) Nov 6, 2024 22:21:39 GMT -5

Son Of Beach: Hey bud, chat box is just for funsies. Browse the forum up above and all your questions will be answered. Nov 6, 2024 22:35:41 GMT -5

Son Of Beach: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/board/13/new-forum-introduce Nov 6, 2024 22:35:42 GMT -5

RickB: May the rock be with you young Stoneworker kjk

Nov 7, 2024 7:07:56 GMT -5

1dave: What do you call a store that sells only bagels and donuts? - - - "Hole Foods." Nov 9, 2024 11:41:22 GMT -5

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amygdule: $20 for a Pastrami Sandwich Nov 9, 2024 23:11:01 GMT -5

RickB:

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RickB: Cheaper by the dozen? Nov 10, 2024 7:07:13 GMT -5 *

rocknrob: That had better be a good sandwich for that price, otherwise you're better off making one yourself. Nov 10, 2024 21:10:43 GMT -5

amygdule: I like my sandwich made by a talented artist that deserves a Tip...Thank You Nov 11, 2024 7:12:10 GMT -5 *

RickB:

Nov 11, 2024 9:04:03 GMT -5 *

rocknrob: I make my own sandwiches and yet I never tip myself... OMG I'm the a@@hole! Nov 11, 2024 11:29:51 GMT -5

amygdule: Her sandwich taste better... Nov 11, 2024 17:07:29 GMT -5 *

rocknrob: There was a shop in Portland, don't know if it's still there called Kenny and Zukes who made the absolute best pastrami sandwiches I have ever had. The problem is every restaurant thinks their sandwich is worth $20 now and seldom makes the grade. Nov 12, 2024 9:53:31 GMT -5

rocknrob: So, to end my thread on sandwiches. If you find your sandwich worthy of that price by all means keep going to that restaurant (chewie)

Nov 12, 2024 9:54:37 GMT -5

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