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Post by MrMike on Nov 8, 2016 20:43:06 GMT -5
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Post by MrMike on Nov 8, 2016 20:09:41 GMT -5
Aw man, I just finished my rotary & you had to bring up a double decker!! Thanks a lot for putting that idea in my head....I now have around 15-20 lbs capacity compared to the old POS HF 6 lb.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 8, 2016 19:40:19 GMT -5
I have a link belt on my homemade cab grinder. I've read of regular belts getting a memory of sitting on the pulley when not in use and causing vibration when powered up. Link belts were said to not do this. I will agree it's a nice choice. And as stated ease of changing is a slam dunk. Much more expensive, but worth it imho. Thank you!! It's for my forever tumbler so it should be rolling 24/7 for most of the year. And replacements should be easy. But for my vibe that is the next build, link belt may make sense on both fronts. Scott, Tractor Supply has a good selection of belts & pulleys. Also picked up two 3/4 " x 36" rods for about $12 each.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 8, 2016 19:30:41 GMT -5
Can't decide if I like the Woodward or Condor best, they are all π
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Post by MrMike on Nov 8, 2016 19:27:54 GMT -5
Way cool
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Post by MrMike on Nov 8, 2016 19:26:46 GMT -5
Great finds
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 20:02:17 GMT -5
MrMike Well done on the qualitative viscosity test easily done at home. Well done. Note to self, pay attention to Mike's methods and procedures.... ππ Thanks Scott. Don't have a lot to show for my efforts though. Still working out the bugs in my homemade tumbler & vibe.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 19:42:22 GMT -5
Wow, that stuff is awesome.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 18:50:18 GMT -5
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 18:48:47 GMT -5
Saw a brand new one of these plungers at a sale for a buck - it actually fits the lotto frame perfectly, (larger rock opening) and a slightly different bowl profile, but thick rubber, and should work just fine... Home depot lists them for $16. Haven't tried it yet. Had to read your post again, missed the "brand new" part initially. Good eye, wish I had a LotO.....
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 18:31:51 GMT -5
At least a two week supply... You would probably need twice this amount to run all the Rios. Heres a simple test you can do to try and get your slurries consistent, it's called an efflux viscosity: Take a plastic funnel, put a screw through the plastic a couple of inches below the rim. Put another screw just above the start of the stem. The points of the screws are on the interior of the funnel. Place funnel in a holder and stopper the stem. Add slurry until it's above the upper screw tip. Looking down through the funnel pull the stopper. Start a stopwatch when you see the tip of the upper screw then stop timing when you see the bottom screw. Garage Rocker, have you checked out that railroad ballast? Just don't take too much from under the tracks....
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 10:21:30 GMT -5
Thanks jamesp, I premix slurry to the right consistency then add it to the rocks. For me the slurry was hit or miss adding water then the dry shale to the rocks.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 7:55:29 GMT -5
Although I'm still relatively new at it I've found that shale makes a good slurry. Breaks down to a fine even suspension. Had better luck with it than with red clay. I've got access to plenty of that. Next time I go pick up geodes I'll grab some to try. Yeah lots around here too
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 6:52:30 GMT -5
baseball sized chunk of conglomerate??
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 6:21:19 GMT -5
@shotgunner The email announcement of your memories translated Grape Nehi to Grape Behind!! Odd!π Funny, sounds like what you get from one of those drilled paddles.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2016 6:06:49 GMT -5
Although I'm still relatively new at it I've found that shale makes a good slurry. Breaks down to a fine even suspension. Had better luck with it than with red clay.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 5, 2016 20:12:51 GMT -5
Remember these???
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Post by MrMike on Nov 4, 2016 10:52:42 GMT -5
jamesp , these are looking too good to be true. Starting to wonder if you're somehow altering the photos. To protect your reputation on RTH I suggest, no I insist that you send me a LFRB sampling of the best materials for evaluation. I will share results of said evaluation with the RTH community. Sorry but I just don't see any other way to resolve this situation... Seriously, great trip report, photos and awesome finds. Thanks for letting me tag along. I hope not to make any enemies turning down requests for boxes of rocks. It is a 3 year trip. Probably be another 3 years before returning. Got to feed the saw and the tumblers with something. Guilty of possessiveness. There is several high water shorelines that have piled serious tumbling gravel for many miles. Tumbler's paradise collecting the contours where the gravel shores are up on higher land when the lake is low like this. Rocks that need one week in course grit.. You could sit on your butt and fill a 5 gallon bucket in 10 feet with fine agates and woods. I was just messin wit ya.. Don't blame you one bit. I'd do the same thing unless I needed some $
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Post by MrMike on Nov 4, 2016 6:43:10 GMT -5
jamesp, these are looking too good to be true. Starting to wonder if you're somehow altering the photos. To protect your reputation on RTH I suggest, no I insist that you send me a LFRB sampling of the best materials for evaluation. I will share results of said evaluation with the RTH community. Sorry but I just don't see any other way to resolve this situation... Seriously, great trip report, photos and awesome finds. Thanks for letting me tag along.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 3, 2016 23:02:42 GMT -5
Nice π π
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