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Post by Cher on Sept 2, 2004 15:26:02 GMT -5
LOL I knew I should have got one of those 12 pounders for doing the coarse in. I was looking over my first batch out of the coarse and have decided it's not ready yet. Unfortunately I already put new stuff in the barrel that I have designated for coarse grit. I have/had intentions of using one barrel for coarse, one for medium, one for pre-polish and one for polish. What are your thoughts / opinions on using the same barrel for coarse AND medium? Do you think the barrels can be cleaned out enough that there won't be any cross-contamination? I'd like to run this stuff through the coarse again, and if I'm running two barrels it won't take as long to get enough to move into the second stage. [glow=green,2,300]Yeah, I know ... patience!![/glow] She ran away with "Gotnun" [glow=red,2,300] ~ Cher ~[/glow]
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Post by krazydiamond on Sept 2, 2004 15:42:48 GMT -5
when you use the same barrel for different grit, there is a risk for cross contamination, but when i first started i used one barrel for all stages and it worked ok. just have to be meticulous cleaning the barrel. Cookie has a great way of cleaning the barrels by taking them to a car wash and using the pressure sprayer.
i use seperate barrels now, by the way, but i have six tumbler going at the moment .......
KD
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Post by cookie3rocks on Sept 2, 2004 16:26:03 GMT -5
I actually use one bowl for coarse/med and one for pre polish/polish, and my last 2 or 3 batches have turned out really well. Yeah, I'm sure it's quite a sight for everyone at the car wash watching me get that jet of water right back in my face. I wear goggles now and just expect to get drenched. It does the trick, though.
cookie
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deepsouth
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deepsouth on Sept 2, 2004 21:14:20 GMT -5
Since it is summer in your part of the world , you could use your swimwear to do that carwash on the barrels, helps to keep your clothes dry Cookie !!
Jack
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Post by rockyraccoon on Sept 2, 2004 21:52:44 GMT -5
i use the same barrels for stages 1 & 2. i just rinse with water between these stages and keep going. figure the grit was already broken down to stage 2 grit anyway. then i have separate barrels for stages 3 pre-polish, 4 pre-polish and polish. i start my borax cleaning after stage 2 which is also when i add pellets.
kim
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Post by cookie3rocks on Sept 2, 2004 21:57:55 GMT -5
Jack, If they wern't laughing before, theyed have something to laugh at now. Probably call the men in the white jackets to come get me
cookie
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Post by Cher on Sept 2, 2004 22:03:02 GMT -5
That is a very good point Kim. Guess it's time to [glow=red,2,300]Git 'er done![/glow] I'm off to fill that barrel, be the first time I'll have two rolling at the same time. Yippeeeee. ;D [glow=red,2,300]~ Cher ~[/glow]
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Post by cookie3rocks on Sept 2, 2004 23:05:42 GMT -5
YEEE HAAAWWW!
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Sept 3, 2004 22:27:48 GMT -5
it won't be long and you will be up to 4 barrels
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Post by puppie96 on Sept 6, 2004 0:29:52 GMT -5
I've never tried to keep separate barrels for grind strengths. I do have a separate barrel designated for polish. However, I have polished stones many many times in barrels used for grinding, since it was so hard to leave a barrel idle when I finally had more than one! I have actually never had a polish problem come up because of this. I've just been extremely careful with washing the barrel and lid. With the vibe, I've always used a separate polish bowl and wouldn't recommend otherwise. Good Luck!
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by MichiganRocks on Sept 9, 2004 7:45:29 GMT -5
I keep one barrel for polish only, and another for everything else. If I were to get another barrel, I'd probably reserve it for pre-polish. Having said that, I think that most cross-contamination problems occur because of grit trapped in the rock, not in the barrel. If there are pits or cracks in a stone, then grit will hide in there and get carried over to the next stage. I agree rollingstone. I use one barrel for polish and another barrel for all silicon carbide based grit. The silicon carbide breaks down quickly enough, that's why you have to recharge so often. Ron
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Post by creativeminded on Sept 9, 2004 9:25:19 GMT -5
Since I only have 4 barrels and run 6 stages I have found that just by running the rocks and barrels 2 hours with the borax and it gets the barrel squeaky clean literally. The rubber feels brand new. Tami
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