My first batch

transpowell1970 off to a rocking start Member since October 2017 Posts: 20	My first batch Jan 2, 2020 20:50:52 GMT -5 via Tapatalk quartz, RickB, and 11 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by transpowell1970 on Jan 2, 2020 20:50:52 GMT -5 Got alot to learn these rocks came out of my driveway

RocksInNJ fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2019 Posts: 1,895	My first batch Jan 2, 2020 21:19:11 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RocksInNJ on Jan 2, 2020 21:19:11 GMT -5 That’s an amazing job for your first run. Excellent shine and very smooth. Did you use a rotary, vibe or both?
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My first batch Jan 2, 2020 21:19:12 GMT -5 transpowell1970 and whyofquartz like this

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I think they look great for your first batch. If those rocks came from your driveway, you've got a rockin' driveway!

BTW, welcome!

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transpowell1970
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My first batch Jan 2, 2020 21:21:10 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this

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Jan 2, 2020 21:19:11 GMT -5 RocksInNJ said:

That’s an amazing job for your first run. Excellent shine and very smooth. Did you use a rotary, vibe or both? Rotary AR12 AIN'T GOT A VIBE YET THANKS BTW sorry for the caps

transpowell1970 off to a rocking start Member since October 2017 Posts: 20	My first batch Jan 2, 2020 21:21:41 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by transpowell1970 on Jan 2, 2020 21:21:41 GMT -5 Jan 2, 2020 21:19:12 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said: I think they look great for your first batch. If those rocks came from your driveway, you've got a rockin' driveway! BTW, welcome! Lol thanks

Drummond Island Rocks no longer being taken for granite Member since October 2011 Posts: 8,913	My first batch Jan 2, 2020 21:29:13 GMT -5 fernwood and transpowell1970 like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 2, 2020 21:29:13 GMT -5 That would be a very nice batch even it were your 100th batch. Would not have guessed it to be a first attempt. Excellent job. Chuck
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transpowell1970
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My first batch Jan 2, 2020 21:35:37 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this

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Jan 2, 2020 21:29:13 GMT -5 Drummond Island Rocks said:

That would be a very nice batch even it were your 100th batch. Would not have guessed it to be a first attempt. Excellent job.

Chuck. Thank you sir

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My first batch Jan 2, 2020 21:43:14 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this

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Jan 2, 2020 21:21:10 GMT -5 transpowell1970 said:

Jan 2, 2020 21:19:11 GMT -5 RocksInNJ said:

That’s an amazing job for your first run. Excellent shine and very smooth. Did you use a rotary, vibe or both? Rotary AR12 AIN'T GOT A VIBE YET THANKS BTW sorry for the caps

Wow, amazing job. You’re on your way to some excellent future tumbles. Thanks for sharing with us.

Stay Hoopy my friends!!!

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My first batch Jan 2, 2020 21:48:29 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this

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I had to zoom in and look again. Seriously great job. I’m assuming the majority of them are some type of quartz. You did a great job getting rid of all the fracture lines, pits and such. Out of curiosity how long did you roll them in the coarse/first stage?

Stay Hoopy my friends!!!

quartz Cave Dweller breakin' rocks in the hot sun Member since February 2010 Posts: 3,359	My first batch Jan 3, 2020 0:09:24 GMT -5 transpowell1970, RocksInNJ, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by quartz on Jan 3, 2020 0:09:24 GMT -5 Nice job on the rocks, especially for a first go at it. Any chance on trading driveways?
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fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	My first batch Jan 3, 2020 3:34:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Jan 3, 2020 3:34:54 GMT -5 Nice job on first tumble. Looks like you have a rockin. driveway.
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EricD Cave Dweller High in the Mountains Member since November 2019 Posts: 1,142	My first batch Jan 3, 2020 9:40:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by EricD on Jan 3, 2020 9:40:32 GMT -5 Excellent results there!
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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,239	My first batch Jan 3, 2020 10:27:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Jan 3, 2020 10:27:04 GMT -5 Very nice job- it looks like a big pile of jellybeans...
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aDave Global Moderator Member since February 2017 Posts: 5,678	My first batch Jan 3, 2020 11:57:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aDave on Jan 3, 2020 11:57:19 GMT -5 Those turned out very nicely. Are those native to your area, or were the rocks brought in?

oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578	My first batch Jan 3, 2020 12:03:50 GMT -5 via mobile transpowell1970 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 3, 2020 12:03:50 GMT -5 Excellent results for first batch or 100th batch! Very well done!

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My first batch Jan 3, 2020 12:34:21 GMT -5 rockpickerforever and transpowell1970 like this

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Jan 2, 2020 21:48:29 GMT -5 RocksInNJ said:

I had to zoom in and look again. Seriously great job. I’m assuming the majority of them are some type of quartz. You did a great job getting rid of all the fracture lines, pits and such. Out of curiosity how long did you roll them in the coarse/first stage? 2weeks 60/90 then 7 days on other 3

transpowell1970 off to a rocking start Member since October 2017 Posts: 20	My first batch Jan 3, 2020 12:35:17 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by transpowell1970 on Jan 3, 2020 12:35:17 GMT -5 Jan 3, 2020 0:09:24 GMT -5 quartz said: Nice job on the rocks, especially for a first go at it. Any chance on trading driveways? Lol

transpowell1970 off to a rocking start Member since October 2017 Posts: 20	My first batch Jan 3, 2020 12:36:21 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by transpowell1970 on Jan 3, 2020 12:36:21 GMT -5 Jan 3, 2020 11:57:19 GMT -5 aDave said: Those turned out very nicely. Are those native to your area, or were the rocks brought in? I'm assuming native

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My first batch Jan 3, 2020 12:41:51 GMT -5

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Jan 3, 2020 12:36:21 GMT -5 transpowell1970 said:

Jan 3, 2020 11:57:19 GMT -5 aDave said:

Those turned out very nicely. Are those native to your area, or were the rocks brought in? I'm assuming native

Lucky you. I was wondering if you had a long driveway with road base brought in. Nice that you don't have to go far.

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My first batch Jan 3, 2020 13:39:33 GMT -5 transpowell1970 likes this

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Jan 3, 2020 12:34:21 GMT -5 transpowell1970 said:

Jan 2, 2020 21:48:29 GMT -5 RocksInNJ said:

I had to zoom in and look again. Seriously great job. I’m assuming the majority of them are some type of quartz. You did a great job getting rid of all the fracture lines, pits and such. Out of curiosity how long did you roll them in the coarse/first stage? 2weeks 60/90 then 7 days on other 3

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