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ryan
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Post by ryan on May 10, 2017 16:02:55 GMT -5
Hello from Colorado! That quartz will tumble nicely n 2 things I recently learned are important is to cut as much cracks out (the little cracking inside the quartz is ok but the less is better) and use a lot of plastic filler to help reduce cracks from tumbling. You can buy plastic pellets or ceramic type stuff, I recently got the idea to try cutting up some leftover milk jugs (distilled water is actually what the jugs were for so they were clean) here's a pic of my first 500 grit (third stage) to actually look good n all stones were self collected- flic.kr/s/aHskWh1LsV
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lancemountain
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Post by lancemountain on May 10, 2017 19:27:01 GMT -5
Hello from Colorado! That quartz will tumble nicely n 2 things I recently learned are important is to cut as much cracks out (the little cracking inside the quartz is ok but the less is better) and use a lot of plastic filler to help reduce cracks from tumbling. You can buy plastic pellets or ceramic type stuff, I recently got the idea to try cutting up some leftover milk jugs (distilled water is actually what the jugs were for so they were clean) here's a pic of my first 500 grit (third stage) to actually look good n all stones were self collected- flic.kr/s/aHskWh1LsVInteresting! And thank you! I was planning on using a bunch quartz I have laying around- do you suggest using pellets for the first step anyway?
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napoleonrags
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Post by napoleonrags on May 10, 2017 20:04:31 GMT -5
Many use plastic pellets with awesome results, but in the first stage I would avoid plastics with hard rock and roll and roll and roll. I feel plastics slow down the process, and if the rock has through-body fractures, which is common in quartz, plastics won't cure that. I enjoy rolling quartz: it's varied, plentiful, and shiny when finished.
Gather no moss, Colin
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Post by napoleonrags on May 10, 2017 20:06:26 GMT -5
Welcome.
Should have been my first post.
Bob Dylan
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Post by morerockspleaz on May 10, 2017 20:08:08 GMT -5
Your shaping on the first tumble. Plastic will slow it down. Take your time in shaping. I have rocks that go for months in the first grind. I prefer ceramic after you are done shaping and ready to move forward.
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lancemountain
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Post by lancemountain on May 10, 2017 20:13:23 GMT -5
Ok thank you both! I have a few smaller quartz that was in my first ever batch and I can see what I did wrong that first go around so I think I'll toss them in with these quartz!
Btw I found these in my fathers yard. He recently passed away and was an avid avid gardener. Since his gardens have not been kept, the rain water has eroded a small crevice that exposed these and other stones.
Enjoying this hobby! I hope it leads to more geology knowledge as well and I thank the entire board for being so helpful
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ryan
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Post by ryan on May 10, 2017 20:24:44 GMT -5
Hello from Colorado! That quartz will tumble nicely n 2 things I recently learned are important is to cut as much cracks out (the little cracking inside the quartz is ok but the less is better) and use a lot of plastic filler to help reduce cracks from tumbling. You can buy plastic pellets or ceramic type stuff, I recently got the idea to try cutting up some leftover milk jugs (distilled water is actually what the jugs were for so they were clean) here's a pic of my first 500 grit (third stage) to actually look good n all stones were self collected- flic.kr/s/aHskWh1LsVInteresting! And thank you! I was planning on using a bunch quartz I have laying around- do you suggest using pellets for the first step anyway? Yeah I would or something here's some quartz ready to tumble n some bigger pieces i need to cut flic.kr/s/aHskZoXh4L
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Post by napoleonrags on May 10, 2017 21:14:03 GMT -5
Ok thank you both! I have a few smaller quartz that was in my first ever batch and I can see what I did wrong that first go around so I think I'll toss them in with these quartz! Btw I found these in my fathers yard. He recently passed away and was an avid avid gardener. Since his gardens have not been kept, the rain water has eroded a small crevice that exposed these and other stones. Enjoying this hobby! I hope it leads to more geology knowledge as well and I thank the entire board for being so helpful Nice. Collecting rocks from your father's garden. I think we all try to do that as best we can. Gather no moss, Colin
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Post by coloradocliff on May 10, 2017 21:20:17 GMT -5
Hello from Colorado! That quartz will tumble nicely n 2 things I recently learned are important is to cut as much cracks out (the little cracking inside the quartz is ok but the less is better) and use a lot of plastic filler to help reduce cracks from tumbling. You can buy plastic pellets or ceramic type stuff, I recently got the idea to try cutting up some leftover milk jugs (distilled water is actually what the jugs were for so they were clean) here's a pic of my first 500 grit (third stage) to actually look good n all stones were self collected- flic.kr/s/aHskWh1LsVGood job Ryan..
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Post by coloradocliff on May 10, 2017 21:22:56 GMT -5
Ok thank you both! I have a few smaller quartz that was in my first ever batch and I can see what I did wrong that first go around so I think I'll toss them in with these quartz! Btw I found these in my fathers yard. He recently passed away and was an avid avid gardener. Since his gardens have not been kept, the rain water has eroded a small crevice that exposed these and other stones. Enjoying this hobby! I hope it leads to more geology knowledge as well and I thank the entire board for being so helpful Welcome to the family Lance, Yep good people on here and I don't mean just smart. Fine folks.. I learn something everyday. I think we all do.
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lancemountain
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Post by lancemountain on May 10, 2017 21:35:28 GMT -5
Ok thank you both! I have a few smaller quartz that was in my first ever batch and I can see what I did wrong that first go around so I think I'll toss them in with these quartz! Btw I found these in my fathers yard. He recently passed away and was an avid avid gardener. Since his gardens have not been kept, the rain water has eroded a small crevice that exposed these and other stones. Enjoying this hobby! I hope it leads to more geology knowledge as well and I thank the entire board for being so helpful Welcome to the family Lance, Yep good people on here and I don't mean just smart. Fine folks.. I learn something everyday. I think we all do.
Thank you Cliff- Originally I thought I had the concept understood- how ignorant I was! Now I know that I know very little- four batches done and I feel like I understand less than when I started. Looking forward to this summer to really delve in
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Post by coloradocliff on May 10, 2017 21:44:47 GMT -5
Welcome to the family Lance, Yep good people on here and I don't mean just smart. Fine folks.. I learn something everyday. I think we all do.
Thank you Cliff- Originally I thought I had the concept understood- how ignorant I was! Now I know that I know very little- four batches done and I feel like I understand less than when I started. Looking forward to this summer to really delve in And keep typing Lance.. 50 posts and you lose the new member designation on your av.
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ryan
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Post by ryan on May 10, 2017 22:54:47 GMT -5
Hello from Colorado! That quartz will tumble nicely n 2 things I recently learned are important is to cut as much cracks out (the little cracking inside the quartz is ok but the less is better) and use a lot of plastic filler to help reduce cracks from tumbling. You can buy plastic pellets or ceramic type stuff, I recently got the idea to try cutting up some leftover milk jugs (distilled water is actually what the jugs were for so they were clean) here's a pic of my first 500 grit (third stage) to actually look good n all stones were self collected- flic.kr/s/aHskWh1LsVGood job Ryan.. Thanks mang, I messed up 2 batches before this one so third ones a charm n this batch has been rollin in polish for 2 days I'm thinking I'll check it this weekend
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Post by rebeccaink on May 28, 2017 21:12:27 GMT -5
Have you tumbled them yet? Would love to see your final outcome when they're done!
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Post by coloradocliff on May 28, 2017 23:21:50 GMT -5
Hello from Colorado! That quartz will tumble nicely n 2 things I recently learned are important is to cut as much cracks out (the little cracking inside the quartz is ok but the less is better) and use a lot of plastic filler to help reduce cracks from tumbling. You can buy plastic pellets or ceramic type stuff, I recently got the idea to try cutting up some leftover milk jugs (distilled water is actually what the jugs were for so they were clean) here's a pic of my first 500 grit (third stage) to actually look good n all stones were self collected- flic.kr/s/aHskWh1LsVPurdy fine idea little brother. Price is sure right. Think something flat like that could impede the process by sticking to the rock mud in a vibe. Know you drive a rotary.
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Post by coloradocliff on May 28, 2017 23:23:38 GMT -5
Your shaping on the first tumble. Plastic will slow it down. Take your time in shaping. I have rocks that go for months in the first grind. I prefer ceramic after you are done shaping and ready to move forward. Dang Should have read your post. I just foolishly asked Ryan that question. Thanks Lady B. Mostly large ceramic? Where would you use the small if any where ? Very last like prepolish 1000?
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ryan
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Post by ryan on May 29, 2017 0:49:39 GMT -5
Your shaping on the first tumble. Plastic will slow it down. Take your time in shaping. I have rocks that go for months in the first grind. I prefer ceramic after you are done shaping and ready to move forward. Dang Should have read your post. I just foolishly asked Ryan that question. Thanks Lady B. Mostly large ceramic? Where would you use the small if any where ? Very last like prepolish 1000?
I wouldn't know but Belinda is definitely a master!
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Post by coloradocliff on May 29, 2017 1:16:15 GMT -5
Dang Should have read your post. I just foolishly asked Ryan that question. Thanks Lady B. Mostly large ceramic? Where would you use the small if any where ? Very last like prepolish 1000?
I wouldn't know but Belinda is definitely a master! Yeah she sure knows her stuff. When you guys going after that fluorite? Betting mid june at the earliest. Need to get time to nail a giant mudball or 2.
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Post by coloradocliff on May 29, 2017 1:18:26 GMT -5
Ok thank you both! I have a few smaller quartz that was in my first ever batch and I can see what I did wrong that first go around so I think I'll toss them in with these quartz! Btw I found these in my fathers yard. He recently passed away and was an avid avid gardener. Since his gardens have not been kept, the rain water has eroded a small crevice that exposed these and other stones. Enjoying this hobby! I hope it leads to more geology knowledge as well and I thank the entire board for being so helpful Welcome to the forum. A great bunch of people here and now we have one more. Cliff
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