chaosdsm
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Post by chaosdsm on Jun 29, 2024 14:21:01 GMT -5
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chris1956
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Post by chris1956 on Jun 29, 2024 19:51:45 GMT -5
The Petoskey Stones look pretty good. Are you able to get a good polish when you are done tumbling?
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chaosdsm
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Post by chaosdsm on Jul 1, 2024 12:08:26 GMT -5
The Petoskey Stones look pretty good. Are you able to get a good polish when you are done tumbling? Rob (Michigan Rocks youtube) did it using a dry 4th stage with corncob media, which is what I'm gonna try too. I might try an extra step on some of the better stones with wet sanding using 3000 grit silicon carbide sandpaper, to hopefully get a smoother surface finish before the final polish.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 1, 2024 22:15:36 GMT -5
I really like those "elongated" patterns in that Petosky Stone!! Cool!! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by chaosdsm on Aug 24, 2024 18:08:15 GMT -5
Couple new photos, about 1/2 way through stage 3 in the new vibratory tumbler: This is probably the best Petosky I have at this point. ![](https://i.imgur.com/eKKMzmxl.png) And a nice piece of Labradorite - love how it looks like the rock is being lit from the inside. ![](https://i.imgur.com/6zHiZesl.png) Considering I only paid $25 for 5lbs of rough, this piece is already showing a pretty nice result!
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Post by python on Aug 24, 2024 18:44:39 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 29, 2024 21:47:31 GMT -5
chaosdsm - That Petoskey looks like it's going to be a stunner!!
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