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Newcomers of all experience levels are welcome here, so please take a minute to post a quick introduction thread and let us start getting to know you

3,506 42,184 Hello from Minnesota!
by liveoak
Apr 25, 2024 6:41:32 GMT -5
No New Posts Forum Software Technical Help - 1 Viewing

Post here if you're having technical issues with the forum software and need help, or if your account has incorrectly been flagged as spam and restricted. Guests with difficulty registering or members who have become locked out should email for help: admin @ rock tumbling . com (no spaces)

258 2,270 I haven't been getting notifications anyone else?
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Apr 18, 2024 15:52:54 GMT -5

Lapidary Discussion Topics

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No New Posts Rock Tumbling - 4 Viewing

Rock tumbling discussion topics including rotary or vibe methods, recipes, grits, cleanup, etc. Get help from world class rock tumbling experts

Sub-board: Rock Tumbling Tutorials

6,139 77,435 Nat Geo tumbler for beginners
by chaosdsm
Apr 24, 2024 23:43:49 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Tumbling Photos - 9 Viewing

Show off your latest batch of tumbles, or post photos of all things related to rock tumbling

4,224 58,678 Oregon Coast - Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony
by khara
Apr 25, 2024 5:54:11 GMT -5
No New Posts Creating Cabochons - 9 Viewing

All things related to creating cabochons, including photos of your latest masterpieces, works in progress, or requests for advice

Sub-board: Creating Cabochons Tutorials

12,268 165,737 UPDATED WITH LABELS Preforming Day!
by liveoak
Apr 25, 2024 6:19:34 GMT -5
No New Posts Wire Wrapping - 6 Viewing

Show off your latest creative use of wire, or get advice on all things related to wire wrapping

Sub-board: Wire Wrapping Tutorials

5,174 66,761 A big wrap and a bi-wrap
by quartzilla
Apr 23, 2024 22:19:03 GMT -5
No New Posts Metal Smithing - 4 Viewing

Discussions and photos related to the art of metal smithing with silver, gold, or any other metals

Sub-board: Metal Smithing Tutorials

1,103 15,363 Not a precious metal but still smithing.
by jasoninsd
Apr 16, 2024 19:13:19 GMT -5
No New Posts Special Creations (intarsia, glass, metal, etc.)

Show off your special projects, or finished pieces you created using alternative methods or materials, as you expand your creativity beyond simple lapidary

1,698 25,655 DIY Peridot Jewelry - Findings?
by ThomasT
Apr 24, 2024 11:00:05 GMT -5
No New Posts Flat Lap Polishing Methods (displays, cabs, faceting, etc.) - 3 Viewing

Share your flat lapidary techniques and outcomes! Discuss machines, grit sequences, polishing compounds, and showcase your polished flat polished rocks and gems.

139 1,859 How about hand lapping???
by Rockoonz
Apr 16, 2024 9:12:43 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Carving - 4 Viewing

Discussions and photos related to the carving of rocks including tools, methods, materials, and outcomes

Sub-board: Rock Carving Tutorials

371 5,143 Just got my first saw, help!
by 1dave
Mar 16, 2024 6:07:26 GMT -5
No New Posts Sphere Making - 1 Viewing

Discussion and photos of all things related to the art of sphere making, including techniques, equipment, and showing off your finished specimens

183 3,030 WOW! Check out how they make spheres
by pebblesky
Apr 14, 2024 13:34:43 GMT -5

Additional Rock Related Topics

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No New Posts Rock Sciences, Articles and Information - 1 Viewing

The sub-groups herein are provided as a depository for rock sciences related posts that are specifically written in article format. Please do not post questions in these areas. Posts here are created as topic specific articles, or they are judged by staff to be exceptional and informative on a rock sciences subject, and are moved here by staff

Sub-boards: Rock and Mineral Identification, Geology 101, Archaeology and Artifacts, Paleontology and Fossils, Astronomy, Impacts, Physics

870 6,149 How Geologists Discovered the great western seaway
by wargrafix
Apr 24, 2024 20:46:33 GMT -5
No New Posts General Rocks Board - 6 Viewing

All things rock related that don't really seem to fit into a specific category.

Sub-board: Other Articles and Tutorials

14,027 153,710 Attempting macro photography
by parfive
Apr 24, 2024 23:47:02 GMT -5
No New Posts Cutting Rocks - Slabs and Saws - 6 Viewing

We want to see your rock slabs, fresh off the saw. Saws, blades, maintenance, refurbishing, or just cutting rocks in general

6,547 67,906 can somebody talk me into (or out of) buying a 24 inch saw?
by HankRocks
Apr 24, 2024 15:48:45 GMT -5
No New Posts Lapidary Equipment - 7 Viewing

Equipment related discussions including repairs, maintenance, refurbishing vintage equipment, or show us your home made equipment projects

DIY LAPIDARY PROJECTS PAGE

2,376 28,362 Advice on diamond star wheels and saw blade and oiling the b
by rockbrain
Apr 24, 2024 9:14:26 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Specimens and Themed Threads - 8 Viewing

Show us your rock specimens that are destined for a display case, or take part in our shared theme threads such as the very popular Thunderegg Thursdays, and Coprolite. Start one of your own and lets see if it grows.

3,666 46,898 COPROLITE
by RWA3006
Apr 23, 2024 9:59:29 GMT -5
No New Posts Fossils and Artifacts - 4 Viewing

Discussions and photos of all things related to fossils and ancient human artifacts

1,246 13,626 Petoskey Stone Birdbath
by chris1956
Apr 23, 2024 9:55:12 GMT -5
No New Posts The Meteorites Board

The meteorite board is a gathering space where meteorite enthusiasts, collectors, researchers, and artists engage in discussions, share knowledge, and showcase their passion for these extraterrestrial relics. Through a dynamic array of threads, members exchange insights on meteorite identification, classification, scientific research, creative applications, and collecting experiences.

37 371 Think I found one?
by topperace
Mar 30, 2024 18:31:44 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Identification Help - 6 Viewing

Post photos and ask questions to get help identifying your unknown rocks and specimens

3,430 28,992 Thunder Eggs
by RWA3006
Apr 24, 2024 19:08:30 GMT -5

Member Community Pages

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A place for posting all of those pictures that don't quite fit into any of the other categories - vacations, puppies, etc.

9,992 137,622 Garlic Mayo day
by rockjunquie
Apr 20, 2024 7:24:12 GMT -5
No New Posts Competition and Fun Contests - 7 Viewing

Join in the various competitions and games that members create just for fun

825 30,343 *~ OPEN ~* Cab Contest, Apr 2024, Theme: Banded Agate
by realrockhound
Apr 24, 2024 19:35:52 GMT -5
No New Posts Rockhounding Reports, Locations, Trips and Shows - 12 Viewing

Organize a rockhounding trip, request location information, advertise a show, or post your trip report with lots of pictures for us to enjoy

3,075 36,711 I got 2 weeks, Where to go near Smith Valley. NV?
by glennz01
Apr 23, 2024 20:46:07 GMT -5
No New Posts Vendor Reviews and advice - 2 Viewing

Leave a helpful review for a vendor or request information or recommendations on which vendor to choose

1,408 11,906 PayPal and 1099k
by susand24224
Apr 4, 2024 15:11:18 GMT -5
No New Posts RTH Marketplace, Buy Sell Trade - 8 Viewing

Members with at least 100 community quality posts can post new threads here to sell or trade rock related items. All members are eligible to respond and purchase. Buyer and seller beware - RTH is not responsible for the success or security of any transactions that occur here.

3,843 33,270 Ordering some books....
by rockjunquie
Apr 24, 2024 19:56:39 GMT -5
No New Posts Life in General, Off-topic Chit-Chat Area - 8 Viewing

Lighthearted discussions about topics related to life in general and all other non-polarizing subjects.

12,707 183,642 Happy Birthday Peruano!
by iamchris
Apr 25, 2024 6:00:50 GMT -5

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parfive: It’s still 420 3400 m up Mauna Loa . . .
and pretty much everywhere else too, for that matter. (magazine)
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parfive: Voyager’s last pic was thirty-four years ago. Apr 23, 2024 19:34:50 GMT -5
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If the answer’s yes, you’ll know in forty-five hours.
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jone: Now would probably be a good time for a joke about Uranus... Apr 23, 2024 19:49:16 GMT -5
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