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Post by MrMike on Dec 3, 2017 19:53:01 GMT -5
How long did those Bots take? They didn’t take too long. They were little nodules, rounded by a river so they weren’t crushed or broken. They probably only took a couple of months. The jasper was from The Rock Shed and took forever. Of course the bots are great but I really like that fancy jasper. Reminds me of my favorite white female rapper |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 27, 2017 16:01:57 GMT -5
Dead people.....
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Post by MrMike on Nov 27, 2017 10:02:16 GMT -5
Great to keep the tradition alive tims. That agate with the light blue is cool, never seen anything like it. Think it could be dyed? That last one is intriguing, I’d be checking the hardness & SG on that one. |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 25, 2017 14:10:49 GMT -5
Need the test hardness & reaction to acid, could be calcite or fluorite.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 23, 2017 5:04:38 GMT -5
Welcome from Tennessee !!!
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Post by MrMike on Nov 19, 2017 23:53:39 GMT -5
notjustone , since I NEVER win anything thought I’d include a quote from one of heroes
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Post by MrMike on Nov 19, 2017 22:05:43 GMT -5
Ding ding ding ding! WE have a winner folks! Jug #1 contains 9.41 lbs after subtracting for packaging - #2 contains 9.04  Congratulations MrMike and thank you to everyone who played. MrMike if you will send me your address I'll get your prize out pronto. Also want to say a special thanks to everyone who came over from the RTH Facebook group page. The folks here will tell you that Forums are a MUCH more personal way to get acquainted with fellow hobbyists than the fast pace, zero accountability world of Facebook. We invite you all to settle in and make a few posts, ask a few questions and by all means post a few photos of your favorite lapidary creations. Wow, I never win anything, I’d like to thank my Mom for birthing me, my dogs for their unconditional love & support and especially notjustone for being the first LOSER. Seriously great contest & thanks Tommy. |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 19, 2017 19:28:10 GMT -5
13.27
18.45
16.32
15.81
20.25
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Post by MrMike on Nov 17, 2017 6:22:19 GMT -5
notjustone, they use those big SiC grinding wheels where you work?
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Post by MrMike on Nov 17, 2017 6:17:23 GMT -5
Someone say Super Sack??? Makes you wonder if notjustone will be unloading... I’m thinking some distracted forklift operation, maybe he’ll be texting while driving |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 17, 2017 6:12:38 GMT -5
What are they?
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Post by MrMike on Nov 17, 2017 6:01:19 GMT -5
jamesp look what showed up today. wonder if there will be any casualties? Someone say Super Sack??? |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 16, 2017 19:23:39 GMT -5
Now THAT is a mirror shine!
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Post by MrMike on Nov 16, 2017 19:22:33 GMT -5
Looks like the barrel is not even 1/4 full, bet they just slide around the bottom with no tumbling. |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 16, 2017 6:32:25 GMT -5
U da man jamesp !!! Thanks a bunch. |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 15, 2017 18:48:54 GMT -5
I’ve got a 40lb barrel rolling now. The 20lb barrel needs a lid & luckily Lortone has one for $37. The other 15-20 barrel is an old Scott Murray but it’s divided into 2 sections.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 15, 2017 8:26:11 GMT -5
Before going further, this is BULK SiC. Many of you may not want to roll it. I am having success with it. Liking the time release aspect a lot. I also add more liberal doses. WARNING - it does wear PVC barrels faster than SiC 30, but wears rocks faster too !! Supplier is with in 100 miles so I am picking up 14 - 50 pound bags of bulk SiC. The cost breakdown was this: 14 bags - $372 so $26.60 per bag. Should be a lifetime supply. Cost to split 64 bag pallet - $95 Total - $467 I am not sure if they will be interested in shipping bags in a LFRB. I got what I needed, if anyone else is interested in buying bag quantity I will ask them about single bag quantities. ETA: I now split coarse grind into two steps. I hate coarse grind. Step 1 - 55 RPM with bulk SiC. Same ole 4 - 6 week add weekly/clean out weekly. Usually with a 3/4 to 1 pound rock. Step 2 - 30 RPM with screened bulk SiC 30-50 and smaller (I screen it myself) and run 7 to 10 days for finish before vibe. No big rock. ETA 2 : I don't remember rolling more than 5 weeks and getting well rounded agate type stones with this method. I’m interested!!! |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 15, 2017 4:41:10 GMT -5
Welcome from Tennessee
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Post by MrMike on Nov 15, 2017 4:39:37 GMT -5
Think you’re gonna need a crate for those woodman. That must be your “smalls” pile. Couple of years ago I was laying block to partially enclose my carport. Started out getting the 80lb bags of concrete, went to 50lbers pretty quick. |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 14, 2017 18:29:03 GMT -5
Only seen one specimen online several years ago since it’s so rare, can’t seem to find the link again.
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