ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 30, 2016 14:42:38 GMT -5
I was able to look over everything today even better. I set a flat edge across the top of the black splash guard and adjusted the screws so the edge just cleared the disc. Spun everything by hand and there was no visible up/down movement. I checked all the way from front to back also. So, it appears the wobble is only a slightly out of round mounting disc and nothing that will cause an issue. I am quite happy about this!
Thanks for the info on the speed. I will play around and see what works best.
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 29, 2016 20:40:52 GMT -5
5 discs. Never even cut the hole out of the 4 adhesive backed ones. 180, 325, 600, 1200 and polish.
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 29, 2016 18:46:12 GMT -5
Well, it only took 2 months of emails to the seller, but I finally have a new toy. I bought a "never been used" 8" Ameritool flat lap. I got it for what I think was a great price. I don't like buying used equipment, but I thought this was good since it hadn't been "used" yet. The seller included the receipt for when he purchased it - in 2006 (I obviously failed to ask when it was purchased and I was shocked it was so long ago)! I noticed it has a bit of a wobble when running, but the grinding surface seems flat. The wobble seems to be in the edges of the disc. So I hope this wasn't a bad decision! Anyways, I have some great preforms that Tela sent me so I guess I need to start getting to work. One quick question for other owners - what speed do you run your machine at? I couldn't find any information. Any other tips you would offer? Thanks!
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 28, 2016 11:53:00 GMT -5
I do my rough grind in my Lortone QT66. I've read that rough grinding in the Lot-O requires a lot of babysitting (since the grit needs to keep being replaced). Plus I think the rocks look better when rotary tumbled for the first step (someone ran a test on this board).
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 28, 2016 10:24:23 GMT -5
Looks like a great recipe! I'm going to invest in a vibe,my rotary's just can't seem to finish out my Obsidian! Gets it all done except the polish!!!!! So in general,a vibe does a faster job too??? After spending the time rotary tumbling in 46/70, it takes 8 days to take everything to a polish. I run the 120-220/500/1000/Polish stages 2 days each. I know others only use 1 day each. So, months in the rotary shaping and a week getting to polish. I'll be posting my obsidian early next week.
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 28, 2016 8:32:45 GMT -5
Alright, that's it. I'm taking a trip somewhere next year and collecting rocks. This USPS hounding is getting old. Taking applications for guides. I make a mean teriyaki ground beef jerky.
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 27, 2016 15:17:42 GMT -5
Those will keep the Lot-O well fed!
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 27, 2016 15:16:35 GMT -5
I encourage you to join the November TUMBLEOFF. Nice work amigo! SHHHHHH. Don't tell him about that competition
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 27, 2016 14:58:09 GMT -5
Beautiful batch. #6, 7 & 14 would be my personal favorites. I absolutely love this hobby and this selection is the reason why. Even if you tumbled all the same stuff it all looks a little different each time.
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 27, 2016 11:34:39 GMT -5
Ummm, I mean, no shipping. Yeah, no shipping. Nothing to see here... Move along...
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 27, 2016 11:19:03 GMT -5
it says rite on the listing they do not ship
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 27, 2016 9:58:28 GMT -5
Thank you for this link. They will be shipping using flat rate boxes.
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 27, 2016 7:12:51 GMT -5
$25 +shipping
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 26, 2016 18:49:04 GMT -5
Great idea and that is the same recipe I have cobbled together based on all the recommendations. Skipping the borax in the 120/220 stage made a big difference with how much water I had to keep adding!!
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 26, 2016 8:58:31 GMT -5
I keep mine in the basement. Adding the rubber mat under the concrete blocks made a big difference. I have also moved it to a corner in the basement below a "not used very often" room. If you really try, you can hear a low hum on the main floor. But my house is also 100 years old and there is no insulation between floors.
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 25, 2016 14:08:01 GMT -5
Great results. I really like the 4 rocks shown in picture #2.
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 25, 2016 12:21:02 GMT -5
And then buy a case of Pink Catawba wine, stop by the CheeseHaven for some salami and cheese and head to Marblehead lighthouse to eat and drink. Fun times!
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 23, 2016 19:58:07 GMT -5
I just got back from vacation so I haven't been on in a while. I will send you a PM!
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 12, 2016 20:26:17 GMT -5
Nice mix. What are the 2 light green rocks?
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Post by ChicagoDave on Oct 12, 2016 12:36:20 GMT -5
667
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