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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 13:50:32 GMT -5
Mmmm, beautiful! I really need to try labradorite again after my initial failed batch. Your pictures are inspiring! Thanks Shannon, Do you have a Vibe?
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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 12:13:31 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 11:59:03 GMT -5
Maybe some of the boondockers like Tommy , NRG , or orrum will jump in with advice. Our days of boondocking were short lived and over for now (we sold our trailer) but I will say that if someone is driving an RV or pulling a trailer there are places to be stayed in every direction. Our favorite place was always dome rock road on the right side of the freeway coming in from Blythe. You can stay close to the freeway or crawl back into the hills if you crave privacy and your rig can handle it. Last year I did an "event shirt" and we sold about fourteen of them (at near cost) in the RTH Store. Tag me in your responses to this and if interest seems reasonable I'll try to do another one. This was the 2019 event shirt. Tommy Put me down for Two T Shirts and Two Sweat Shirts Large and X Large on Both Thanks.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 11:56:56 GMT -5
BO want's to know if there are gonna be any other Puhee's out there for him to play with? He goes everywhere with us, as He is MaryJanes Service Dog, and is so well behaved and is a perfect Gentleman no matter where we are at Church, Restaurant, he just sits and lays down next to Momma and just looks around. He does not chase or bark at other animals he thinks he's a Human. We get compliments on him wherever we go. Ask Bo if he could teach my Gypsy a few things. She is not nearly as well behaved as Bo. She thinks she is a human but also has little dog syndrome. Diane BO is a cream Puff he is nice is your doggy nice?
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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 11:48:12 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 11:17:54 GMT -5
Those look good Henry!
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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 9:39:52 GMT -5
Bring It! I can get out and Play and get some seat time in on my SNOW CHUCKER!
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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 9:31:10 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Sept 26, 2019 9:18:46 GMT -5
I have a 10" Barranca Diamond Saw Modified to the Hilt and is on oil with a Highland Park Everclean system. I use that saw to cut the slabs to around 1/4" thick, then I use a Harbor Freight 69230 4 1/2" $58.00 on water that I converted to take a BD 5" Blade and that lil guy kicks arse! I use it to trim preforms. It all depends what your trying to do with it. You need a 10"+ Plus size to cut the slabs and then to trim you can use most anything. Turning a 7" Blade to cut 1/4" thick slabs is a waste I would think. I wish my 10" was 16" but I just buy what I can Cut. And Shawn at TRS cuts Larger slabs down to size for me so my 10" can handle them.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 25, 2019 15:43:29 GMT -5
HankRocks Everything Costs, When I got into this and machines are running 24/7 You have to realize things wear out, and you have to be prepared. When I get into something I'm all in. If I cant do it right then I don't do it at all. Some people may have other ways and means and that's fine. This is just the way I have chosen.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 25, 2019 13:25:50 GMT -5
Capt'n Bob I have to admit that was one of the Biggest Star Studded Cluster Buck's that I have ever done! I noticed the paint was wearing off so I tried to improve the Situation by glueing (contact cement) an Inner tube stretched over the Thumler B. It was a Good Concept, just inferior material. Didn't work worth a crap. MY BAD. I have friends that Sandblast and did some Powder Coating on my Wheel Horse Tractors. Maybe It's time for some wheel horse red! I have 3 Thumler's 15 pounders running, or more accurately, 1 Thumer's barrel and 2 Scott Murray barrels. Both Scott Murray's are bare polished steel on the running rims, no slippage. The Thumler's is used(not sure how much previous usage) and has been running for 3 months for me. About 10-20% of the paint is gone off the Thumlers. It does not seem to me that bare steel should be any problem as long as the rubber on the shafts is in good shape. The friction difference between the painted rims and bare steel rims should be minor and the rubber on the shafts should turn them both equally well. Hank I keep the oil on the bearings. On every wash out and replace bearings and or shafts every 6 months. Shawn Loves Me, I keep at least 6 shafts front and rear in-stock at all times plus bearings, internal star washers, and rubbers. " Ya Hafta Keep Rockin, The Tumblers Hafta Keep Rolling.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 25, 2019 13:15:29 GMT -5
I am in no way a pro with the Lot-o but when I got mine earlier this year I followed the instructions and mounted it to a painted cinder block then set it on top of my work bench 'floating' on a piece of 3/8" neoprene closed cell rubber. When I was running it for a couple of months I had zero noise or bench vibration issues from it. A single hollow block is on the light end of the recommended weight. Good to hear that works. Chuck Yeah, I filled My Hollowed be thy name Blocks With Mortor. Tom from belt said they should be fine Prolly Should have used Re-Rod and cemented two together. Okey Overkill is always good.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 25, 2019 13:09:30 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Sept 25, 2019 12:24:16 GMT -5
Hey Bob, I assume that you bought your Thumler's Model B tumblers new, so is the paint worn off on the rims where the barrel contacts the rollers already or did you put some sort of rubber strip around there? If the paint is worn off, do you know why/how that happened so quickly? I have the same running for years now (with overweight loads) with no paint loss. Just curious.
Capt'n Bob I have to admit that was one of the Biggest Star Studded Cluster Buck's that I have ever done! I noticed the paint was wearing off so I tried to improve the Situation by glueing (contact cement) an Inner tube stretched over the Thumler B. It was a Good Concept, just inferior material. Didn't work worth a crap. MY BAD. I have friends that Sandblast and did some Powder Coating on my Wheel Horse Tractors. Maybe It's time for some wheel horse red!
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Post by TheRock on Sept 25, 2019 11:06:22 GMT -5
arghvark that's what Im saying about a UV-10 or UV-18 those things are quite (as long as lid is on) and they don't budge and inch and ya don't have to screw with concrete blocks, Cardboard, Rubber Paint, Rubber, or anything. Just fill it up and plug it in and go! Way better design. I have 3 Loto's and Two UV's so I speak from experience.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 24, 2019 18:17:37 GMT -5
So, my "refund" would have a 20% restocking fee, and I'd be out shipping and handling. And that's if the needle test doesn't violate the "unused and undamaged" part of the return agreement. I guess I'll just eat the cost. I'll find something to do with the copal.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 24, 2019 15:48:08 GMT -5
PinkieFox to RTH Forum from ~Duke in SW Michigan. You came to the right place.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 24, 2019 14:39:26 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Sept 24, 2019 13:57:28 GMT -5
Well looks like we have a bunch of work to do in preparation. The RV was missing like heck when we took it to Marquette last year. Went and talked to my Mechanic Doode I have the Charger on it now Damn thing wont start I had a trickle charger on it and I think it went bad. cant win for loosin.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 24, 2019 12:01:23 GMT -5
Hi gruner I Agree with what oldschoolrocker mentioned. A Lortone or Thumler in a Rotary staying around 12 Lbs. And with a Vibe Id go a Thumler UV-18. Which is a little extra capacity to add extra ceramic media if you really have some delicate stones to keep from bruising and getting a good polish. I have all the types mentioned and they all have advantages. Purchase from The Rock Shed Shawn is a good Guy! Good Luck.
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