crag
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2020
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Post by crag on Sept 25, 2020 17:31:52 GMT -5
Hello everyone! I've always loved minerals and rocks/stones in general. My Mom used to tell everyone that I always came home with two things; all my pockets full of rocks and another in my hand, haha. But since the pandemic hit I've been doing a lot more tumbling and am now looking for a flat lap. I'd mainly like to use it to polish stuff I cut. I sometimes sell, but not usually for profit, just to buy something or on Facebook, Etsy etc. I want something that will last, and I've looked at the Ameritool and High Tech varieties - mainly because those are the only ones I've found so far. I think an 8" would work better...am I right?
Any recommendations?
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 25, 2020 18:04:32 GMT -5
Hello everyone! I've always loved minerals and rocks/stones in general. My Mom used to tell everyone that I always came home with two things; all my pockets full of rocks and another in my hand, haha. But since the pandemic hit I've been doing a lot more tumbling and am now looking for a flat lap. I'd mainly like to use it to polish stuff I cut. I sometimes sell, but not usually for profit, just to buy something or on Facebook, Etsy etc. I want something that will last, and I've looked at the Ameritool and High Tech varieties - mainly because those are the only ones I've found so far. I think an 8" would work better...am I right? Any recommendations? Welcome to the forum. You have something in common with the rest of us, rocks in our heads. But it is a harmless addiction. I have the 8" Ameritool flat lap. IMHO, it is a much better machine than the High Tech. As for six vs eight inch, get the larger. You can always work smaller stones on the larger model, but not vice-versa. It's just like picking a tumbler brand/model/style or size (or saw, or...). Know how you will use it, do your homework, and get the best/biggest one you can afford. You can go budget, but most people find they need more sooner rather than later. This hobby is addicting, and most of us always want bigger/better. It's all about the fun! |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Sept 25, 2020 21:19:16 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington. I also have the 8" Ameritool flat lap and it's a good machine.
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Post by Pat on Sept 25, 2020 21:23:45 GMT -5
Welcome from California. I have Ameritool 6” and like it.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 25, 2020 21:28:38 GMT -5
Welcome!
My husband and I both have Hi-Tech 8" machines. I've had mine for almost 20 years and it's still going strong. I have nothing bad to say about it. I've never used the Ameritool, so can't speak to that brand.
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Post by 1dave on Sept 26, 2020 9:41:48 GMT -5
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 26, 2020 10:08:04 GMT -5
Welcome! Ask Tony Funk, he might have one for sale...
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Post by woodman on Sept 26, 2020 10:11:42 GMT -5
I like my 36 inch flat lap!!
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Post by greig on Sept 26, 2020 21:46:23 GMT -5
I have an 8" flat lap. I have used it enough to say that I would not go smaller, but that is a personal choice and depends mostly on the size of the rocks you intend to play with.
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