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  1. #1

    Nov 2006
    Portland, OR
    Minelab Explorer SE
    2,083

    First attempt at clad cleaning

    Got a tumbler for 21 bucks, water and dish soap......Few hours later

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  2. #2

    Sep 2006
    Wilmington, N.C.
    Ace 250
    126

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    Did you put any gravel or any kind of grit in there?

  3. #3

    Nov 2006
    Portland, OR
    Minelab Explorer SE
    2,083

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    White fish tank gravel, water and soap

  4. #4

    Nov 2004
    White's DFX & Classic ID
    101

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    Those came out real nice. Where the heck did you find a tumbler for $21?

    The last "Rock" shop I visited they had them for around 75 - 80, even I could afford the $21.

    Gary
    CLAD COUNTER 2007

    Pennies:..................    46
    Nickels:...................    4
    Dimes:.....................   18
    Quarters:..................   18
    Half Dollars:..............   0

    Total Coins:.............    86
    Total Amount:........... $6.96

  5. #5

    Mar 2006
    Gulf Coast, Fl
    Xcal, Minelab SE, DFX, MXT
    468
    26 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    kd... picked mine up for about that price from harbor freight co. They had a store in St. Augustine and have them on sale. The company has a web page as well. For clad its the way to go.

  6. #6
    us
    My goal for 2012 is a dozen Walking Liberty Halves

    Sep 2004
    Pittsburgh, Pa
    Tesoro Compadre & Tiger Shark
    2,649
    2 times

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    They came out great for your first time. Keep it up.
    I Dig Everything...Even Pull Tabs.

  7. #7

    Nov 2006
    Portland, OR
    Minelab Explorer SE
    2,083

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    Quote Originally Posted by dewcon4414
    kd... picked mine up for about that price from harbor freight co. They had a store in St. Augustine and have them on sale. The company has a web page as well. For clad its the way to go.
    Yup, I visited Harbor Freight

  8. #8

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    Man, those came out great. Thanks for the Harbor Freight tip. I've been wanting a tumbler now for awhile.
    -MM-
    Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
    Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
    Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
    Civil War best finds:
    *NC officers belt buckle
    *CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
    *Eagle Sword Belt Plate

  9. #9
    um
    Feb 2007
    Please don't yell !
    1,775
    1 times

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    Next time try adding some play sand or talc 8)
    http://www.thegoldenolde.com

  10. #10

    Dec 2006
    Rockwall Texas
    Cz20, Cz6a, 1212X, Minelab, Muskateer Advantage Whites, XLT, Surf PI, Garrett TR
    504

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    Hey Storm where did you come up with that gold and silver ring ,, they are nice

    Eddy
    Eddy

  11. #11

    Nov 2006
    Portland, OR
    Minelab Explorer SE
    2,083

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    Just fake tot lot finds

  12. #12
    us
    Feb 2007
    Essington,Pa
    WHITES MXT
    153

    Re: First attempt at clad cleaning

    any arts and crafts store should have a small rock tumbler kit...got mine at a store called Micheals arts and crafts...its basically a kids toy but it does a great job for $30 plus it comes with some different grades of grit and a handful of nice rocks/gems too if your are into that



 

 

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