apehanger
off to a rocking start
Member since April 2012
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Post by apehanger on May 17, 2012 12:19:35 GMT -5
I am glad Jack said what he did about the rotary as that is what I plan to do. It was my understanding that it is really only the first stage (60-80 grit) that shaped the stones, the other grades merely (?) polished. Thanks, also, for the info on the saw. I spent a couple of hours 2 weeks ago cutting Tiger Eye slabs, pushing them into the blade! Fortunately I work at a salmon processing plant and was able to borrow a full size white rubber apron. I also wore a full face screen. I came away looking like some mad doctor out of a horror film!  I shall PULL in future. |
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Post by mohs on May 17, 2012 12:30:08 GMT -5
Pulling that rock
I think you'll also find
a better line of sight
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apehanger
off to a rocking start
Member since April 2012
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Post by apehanger on May 17, 2012 13:36:14 GMT -5
Any line of sight will be better than I had!!!
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cardiobill
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2012
Posts: 881
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Post by cardiobill on May 17, 2012 17:08:53 GMT -5
Checked after 2 days in the rotary 220 with sme other rocks I'm tumbling. Still in one piece and getting smoother already.  I took photo with iphone and am posting with my iphone so if this comes out strange that is probably why. Ha. |
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hubrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2011
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Post by hubrocks on May 21, 2012 13:44:29 GMT -5
I don't have alot of experience at tumbling, just wanted to say you did a great job cutting out those hearts!
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rockingthenorth
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2012
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Post by rockingthenorth on May 21, 2012 15:30:45 GMT -5
those are nice looking for your first. I hope I can do as well when I try hearts
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cardiobill
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2012
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Post by cardiobill on Jun 25, 2012 19:38:42 GMT -5
Here are my pics. I tumbled these in a rotary - 220, 400, 600 and polish. I tumbled them with some bubblegum jaspers from the rock shed and a bunch of plastic pellets. I was suprised that they actually came out pretty good and shiny. Once again my pics aren't that great but they do shine nicely. They took about 5 weeks. I really need a vibe. Ha. Thanks for looking Bubblegum jaspers   Hearts     |
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Post by NatureNut on Jun 25, 2012 19:49:28 GMT -5
Wow, they turned out great! Congrats!
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meta99
has rocks in the head
Ohio Flint Ridge flint
Member since October 2010
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Post by meta99 on Jun 25, 2012 20:26:28 GMT -5
Bill:
Those came out great! I'm impressed that the hearts held up in a rotary....
And your pics are good too....if you show too much shine, you lose all the rock details...you got a good mix on those.
Sue
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cardiobill
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2012
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Post by cardiobill on Jun 26, 2012 8:24:20 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I'm kinda shocked they didn't break into a million pieces or get totally deformed as well. If they did I would have still posted my disaster  |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 26, 2012 8:42:14 GMT -5
Those hearts look great, man! Good job!
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grayfingers
Cave Dweller 
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Post by grayfingers on Jun 26, 2012 8:51:46 GMT -5
Very Nice!! Your hearts are super nice, I think it is very cool that a cardiologist has taken up making hearts of stone. Your tumble turned out great too, it's such a rewarding feeling to finish one's 1st tumble, and especially when you got such nice results!
Bill
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