darstcreek77
has rocks in the head
Member since April 2011
Posts: 673
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Post by darstcreek77 on May 27, 2011 8:07:15 GMT -5
bought some tripoli as mel suggested added some borax as Joe suggested working like a charm pulled some rocks to (TEST) they are coming along nicely .will never buy polish off ebay again .wow what a different it has made !!!!!
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charles kuchar
spending too much on rocks
getting ready for the second coming
Member since November 2010
Posts: 300
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Post by charles kuchar on May 30, 2011 19:36:53 GMT -5
are you tumbling or vibrating your rocks? with my vibrator i start with ao1000, then add tripoli, then polish without washing in between. i do use 1 tsp borax and 1/2 tsp soap flakes in the start. charlie
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Post by connrock on May 31, 2011 6:35:14 GMT -5
Charlie, I started doing like you about a year ago or more (add Tripoli to 1000 without washing after the 1000 has run for about 48 hrs). I couldn't believe the shine I got without even going into polish! I posted the following photo on another board and asked if anyone could tell me which of the 2 rocks didn't go into polish,,,,, The answer is neither one!! They are Brizillian Agates and I was awed by the shine I got! Never too old to learn something new! connrock
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 1, 2011 9:54:00 GMT -5
not only great shine, but well photographed!
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