doublet83
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by doublet83 on Oct 7, 2016 13:49:44 GMT -5
Wow. Must be running a thousand pounds or so at a time.
I thought interesting interesting that he prefers 16/32 grit for the rough stage. This echos Jamesp's comments that he prefers the 30 grit. Wonder how much grit he buys and how much he is able to get it for.
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Erich
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Erich on Oct 7, 2016 14:34:21 GMT -5
Quite the operation he has going there. Interesting video and I really liked the soundtrack and googled it to save.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Oct 7, 2016 16:25:31 GMT -5
That is a lot of rock being tumbled. Looks like he's pretty good at collecting too. I can't imagine that one person could collect enough Montana agate to fill all of those barrels.
I looked to see if he had any other rock related videos and I was very surprised to see that he juggles and rides a unicycle too.
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cactusfire
starting to shine!
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Post by cactusfire on Oct 7, 2016 17:07:09 GMT -5
All I could think about was I wonder what his electricity and grit bills are
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Oct 7, 2016 18:55:01 GMT -5
I can't stand these idiots who put loud music over the narration. Piss on him.
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quartz
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breakin' rocks in the hot sun
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Post by quartz on Oct 7, 2016 20:05:03 GMT -5
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Oct 8, 2016 3:10:15 GMT -5
The gal that uses Psyllium Seed Husk was friends with this guy. Can't remember her handle.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Oct 8, 2016 7:44:32 GMT -5
The gal that uses Psyllium Seed Husk was friends with this guy. Can't remember her handle. ingawh
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Oct 8, 2016 8:02:02 GMT -5
The gal that uses Psyllium Seed Husk was friends with this guy. Can't remember her handle. ingawhYes Rob.
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ingawh
starting to spend too much on rocks
The rock wants to shine, I just help it get there
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Post by ingawh on Oct 8, 2016 11:53:35 GMT -5
Hi guys,
Yes, that's my friend, Mike Wendt. I went on the Yellowstone kayak trip with him last year and piled up a bunch of that cool stuff. He usually has 57 barrels going at all times in his garage. With so much invested in that set up, I don't think he's going to switch over to the vibe, but I showed him the polish I get in 24 hours after his 400 grit-tumbled agate and quartz, and he began to ponder the possibilities...
Thanks for remembering me. I moved to California last year after some big life changes, and actually don't have my tumblers set up again here. I'll stay closer to the message board and see if I can get inspired enough to finish unpacking set up the rock shop again.
Cheers!
Inga
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Oct 8, 2016 12:18:34 GMT -5
Hi guys, Yes, that's my friend, Mike Wendt. I went on the Yellowstone kayak trip with him last year and piled up a bunch of that cool stuff. He usually has 57 barrels going at all times in his garage. With so much invested in that set up, I don't think he's going to switch over to the vibe, but I showed him the polish I get in 24 hours after his 400 grit-tumbled agate and quartz, and he began to ponder the possibilities... Thanks for remembering me. I moved to California last year after some big life changes, and actually don't have my tumblers set up again here. I'll stay closer to the message board and see if I can get inspired enough to finish unpacking set up the rock shop again. Cheers! Inga Hi Inga You influenced me with your 2 step. Been bugging people on this forum ever since lol. Do this/do that/mix this/run that. They probably don't pay me any attention. haha Hope all is well with you and make a showing once in a while. Unpack that machine
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metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 14:19:30 GMT -5
I can't stand these idiots who put loud music over the narration. Piss on him. Never noticed ... perma-mute! I only switch sound on for things I want to hear. Amazing set up... I might try to sell this concept as 'underfloor heating' and get some on order!
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metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 14:26:13 GMT -5
Hi guys, Yes, that's my friend, Mike Wendt. I went on the Yellowstone kayak trip with him last year and piled up a bunch of that cool stuff. He usually has 57 barrels going at all times in his garage. Must be one large kayak!
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 8, 2016 14:52:26 GMT -5
All I can say is HOLY MOLLY!!!!
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ingawh
starting to spend too much on rocks
The rock wants to shine, I just help it get there
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Post by ingawh on Oct 8, 2016 21:56:21 GMT -5
Yep - that's my vessel! :-D
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Post by mohs on Oct 8, 2016 22:12:41 GMT -5
smooth roll & jazz
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Oct 9, 2016 0:07:11 GMT -5
Jimmnie crickets,I think I wet my self,,, sorry!!
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meviva
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Post by meviva on Oct 9, 2016 14:22:48 GMT -5
Wow that's crazy!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 18:00:00 GMT -5
Hi guys, Yes, that's my friend, Mike Wendt. I went on the Yellowstone kayak trip with him last year and piled up a bunch of that cool stuff. He usually has 57 barrels going at all times in his garage. Must be one large kayak! Chas that is awesome! 👍🏽👍🏽
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stonedape
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Post by stonedape on Oct 10, 2016 12:48:13 GMT -5
When I saw that picture I thought...hmm...is that real? And if so why isn't it marked with buoys?
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