ubermenehune
spending too much on rocks
Member since March 2016
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Post by ubermenehune on Apr 9, 2017 15:05:39 GMT -5
I'm starting a tumble journal to document the progress of three rocks, start to finish. I spent about 30 seconds rummaging through my flower bed, grabbing the first three that looked about Mohs 7. Next time, i'll go with something more interesting or at least be more selective. For this first journal, I want to see if I can "polish a turd" and find a diamond in the rough. Another thing I'll do next time is take starting measurements and weight. All three were added to my Thumler B on 3/26, and will be finished in a Lot-O. Rock A looks the most promising, and I've already moved it to the Lot-O. The other two look like they'll be duds. Second photo were taken on 4/1. Rock A Rock B Rock C
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ubermenehune
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ubermenehune on Apr 9, 2017 15:06:34 GMT -5
I'll post the final result of Rock A on Monday or Tuesday.
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jamesp
Cave Dweller
Member since October 2012
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Post by jamesp on Apr 10, 2017 9:03:22 GMT -5
Lots of discussions and opinions on finishing. The process of shaping is the part of tumbling that takes so much grit and time and electricity. It is the part of the process that should be improved upon.
Cool progress report uber.
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ubermenehune
spending too much on rocks
Member since March 2016
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Post by ubermenehune on Apr 10, 2017 21:47:15 GMT -5
Rock A. Turned out okay.
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