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Post by spiceman on Mar 8, 2016 21:55:18 GMT -5
What is the best way to tumble petrified wood?
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tkvancil
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Post by tkvancil on Mar 9, 2016 12:00:37 GMT -5
Depends .... You want rounded pieces? If so run them in your rotary just like agate or jasper. Most pet wood is around Mohs 7 and tumbles well. I've never had enough do a dedicated batch of wood so mine has always been mixed with whatever else is going.
Want "natural" looking pieces? Start them in a vibe with 220. Repeat the 220 until satisfied and finish.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 9, 2016 12:09:29 GMT -5
I tumble them preformed,rough and the heals (after slabbing),mix them in with my Montana moss agates....Always come out great and shining....
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Post by chassroc on Mar 10, 2016 19:02:00 GMT -5
What is the best way to tumble petrified wood? Pet wood takes a great shine but takes some time in a rotary usually 3 weeks to get the right shaping. After that it is not particular. It vcan be tumbvled with other hard rock like agate and jasper. Some grain and chipping occurs and can be frustrating. Some of the nicest to tumble is the light tan pet wood from Southern Utah Charlie
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Post by spiceman on Mar 10, 2016 22:36:40 GMT -5
Should I cut out sections? Any color to see, I think it came from the yellow stone river. I'm very new to the rock thing but love it and want to do the right thing, If I can.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 11:22:25 GMT -5
Should I cut out sections? Any color to see, I think it came from the yellow stone river. I'm very new to the rock thing but love it and want to do the right thing, If I can. 'Right thing?' It's your rock. What's right is what pleases you. Wet the pieces, try to visualize what's inside (you will be wrong!) And cut accordingly. A test cut first, then re-evaluate. If it's wood, grain may be present. If not present... Have fun!
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Post by Peruano on Mar 12, 2016 21:27:20 GMT -5
I agree with the shotgunner. Look at what you think is inside and decide whether you want to see it better or just need a smaller, thinner piece as an end product. I do a lot of preforming, reducing larger pieces to sizes more applicable to pendants, money clips, or bola tie stones. but especially when I see multiple colors that tell me I'll be particularly interested in the final product. Larger stones take longer to polish, a load can't be totally large stuff, and in most applications except specimens for the shelf, smaller is better. Weight is just as important as size when you are asking your wife to wear it. Wood is wonderful, but occasionally needs to be nudged along toward true beauty. Enjoy. Tom
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 13, 2016 17:42:47 GMT -5
Any photos of the petwood? I have pounds of the petwood,that comes off the Yellowstone River.....Some are pretty awesome inside,some just off better with the tumble of the exteriors...
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