dirtsifter
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Post by dirtsifter on Sept 15, 2022 23:40:54 GMT -5
I started tumbling in earnest in March of this year with a 1970s Skilcraft 1.5 lb tumbler. (Lortone barrel) ..Arriving in a few days is a Lortone 33b and a QT 12. I wish I had a picture of my wifes look at me. I think I might need help LOL
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 15, 2022 23:59:38 GMT -5
I started tumbling in earnest in March of this year with a 1970s Skilcraft 1.5 lb tumbler. (Lortone barrel) ..Arriving in a few days is a Lortone 33b and a QT 12. I wish I had a picture of my wifes look at me. I think I might need help LOL If you're looking for "help" from anyone on this forum with what you're describing, you're expecting the wrong thing...we're just a bunch of enablers around here! LOL Congrats on your further descent down the rabbit hole! LOL - You'll have fun with the new toys equipment!  |
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Post by Pat on Sept 16, 2022 0:09:37 GMT -5
Show her how pretty the polished rocks are, AND THE PENDANTS and refrigerator magnets you can make.
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dirtsifter
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Post by dirtsifter on Sept 16, 2022 0:35:36 GMT -5
My wife and I have been rock picker uppers our whole time together, almost 40 years. It's just that this tumbling bug hit me hard for some reason this year (cough cough grandchildren interest). Weve picked up rocks from all over the place including England. They're pretty. Lol. But I just spent quite a bit of money all at once. Yes, I think I've lost my mind. Lol
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pebblesky
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Post by pebblesky on Sept 16, 2022 0:57:34 GMT -5
Definitely have the grandchildren talk to their grandma😁
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2022 9:53:43 GMT -5
dirtsifterIts a very wholesome hobby! We would all love to see your collection of rocks! 
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 16, 2022 10:27:23 GMT -5
Since you're not buying rocks to tumble, I think your extra equipment purchase makes it a wash.  (Yes, I'm an enabler.) |
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dirtsifter
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Post by dirtsifter on Sept 16, 2022 16:53:13 GMT -5
dirtsifter Its a very wholesome hobby! We would all love to see your collection of rocks! I'm away from home working right now...so just mobile devices. Discovered one needs an actual computer to do that cloudinary thingy. Developing the patience of a rock tumbler . It's not hard to figure out why vibratory tumblers are so popular! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2022 16:56:25 GMT -5
I only use my iphone and set up cloudinary on it. Just request a desktop view of the site if you need to. (We want to see your pictures!)
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 16, 2022 17:12:48 GMT -5
dirtsifter Its a very wholesome hobby! We would all love to see your collection of rocks! I'm away from home working right now...so just mobile devices. Discovered one needs an actual computer to do that cloudinary thingy. Developing the patience of a rock tumbler . It's not hard to figure out why vibratory tumblers are so popular! Once you have your Cloudinary account set up, you can post photos from there with your phone. I do it all the time! Welcome to the forum from Southern California. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 17:46:28 GMT -5
dirtsifter Its a very wholesome hobby! We would all love to see your collection of rocks! I'm away from home working right now...so just mobile devices. Discovered one needs an actual computer to do that cloudinary thingy. Developing the patience of a rock tumbler . It's not hard to figure out why vibratory tumblers are so popular! I post everything with my phone...but I use Tapatalk rather than Cloudinary. I think the Tapatalk app is a really easy way to use forums...and post pictures. |
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dirtsifter
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Post by dirtsifter on Sept 27, 2022 4:00:21 GMT -5
An update. The Lortone QT12 arrived and is happily tumbling locally collected beach stones from eastern shore of Lake Ontario. The Lortone 33b I was waiting for arrived but it was a scam (FB marketplace, it was a Harbor Freight tumbler, ok but not what I ordered-fraud reported) The same day, got a notice from Kingsley North that 33b was back in stock-ordered and received. Now tumbling lace agate and "fancy" jasper 1 lb each in one tumbler and rocks collected by one of my sons in the Adirondack mountains. True, ya'll are a bunch of enablers and I have lost my mind |
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pebblesky
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Post by pebblesky on Sept 29, 2022 0:40:49 GMT -5
An update. The Lortone QT12 arrived and is happily tumbling locally collected beach stones from eastern shore of Lake Ontario. The Lortone 33b I was waiting for arrived but it was a scam (FB marketplace, it was a Harbor Freight tumbler, ok but not what I ordered-fraud reported) The same day, got a notice from Kingsley North that 33b was back in stock-ordered and received. Now tumbling lace agate and "fancy" jasper 1 lb each in one tumbler and rocks collected by one of my sons in the Adirondack mountains. True, ya'll are a bunch of enablers and I have lost my mind I am absolutely envious! I still only have one small 3lbs rotary tumbler, and a hundred pounds rocks from purchase, and another hundred pounds on their way, which doesn't help... |
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Mel (PrettyGritty)
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Post by Mel (PrettyGritty) on Dec 30, 2022 16:37:01 GMT -5
You're never going to find people to discourage you here, sorry. That's the one fault of the forums.
And everyone knows you can't have just one tumbler. Leave them alone in the garage unsupervised, and wait....they tend to reproduce like rabbits!
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dirtsifter
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Post by dirtsifter on Jan 1, 2023 16:38:42 GMT -5
The problem grows! New additions a lot o tumbler, a Convoy C8 UV flashlight, and a Hi-Tech 8 in flat lap have worked their way into my house! I've had the Lot o for half it's warranty life still in the box but because of work and family time haven't got it set up yet. But there's hope! I obtained a fresh concrete block and was able to fill the holes with concrete last week. Due to being homebound with COVID this week, I mustered up the strength to get a coat of paint on it. Hopefully tomorrow the 2nd coat. Being home with my sweetheart is wonderful but if I don't work, I don't get paid. The life of a Traveler RN.. Yes, I have lost my mind. I did learn not to go through the house with a 365nm uv light. It ain't pretty what one finds.....
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 1, 2023 18:22:26 GMT -5
I really don't see a problem here.  |
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dirtsifter
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Post by dirtsifter on Jan 2, 2023 1:21:23 GMT -5
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 8, 2023 16:37:14 GMT -5
I just ordered a Mini Sonic MT4 to add to the collection. Once you get past a certain point the CFO doesn't notice the addition (until the CC bill comes in lol)
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(Yes, I'm an enabler.)
Now replaced with fake plastic. 
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