Who has had success with Rock Tumbling?

[Cappy Z.]

Just a quick post to see if anyone here has had success, and if they continue to rock tumble, have they made anything out of the finished stones?

Pics would be most appreciated.

HH

 

[Cappy Z.]

Thanks for posting the photos!

 

[goldinmypan]

Remember that when you are using silicon carbide grit, the grit gets polished also. So at some point the grit looses its ability to work your stone. Better to do 2 one week grinds with new grit than 1 two week grind. Another methiod I have heard of is just adding a couple of measures of fresh grit to recharge your tumble.

 

[Cappy Z.]

Remember that when you are using silicon carbide grit, the grit gets polished also. So at some point the grit looses its ability to work your stone. Better to do 2 one week grinds with new grit than 1 two week grind. Another methiod I have heard of is just adding a couple of measures of fresh grit to recharge your tumble.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[rocksandjewels]

Most years, the tumblers are running about four months out of the year. I tumble what I don't plan on cabbing, along with those I started cabbing and then changed my mind about as I got into the process.

My daughter is starting school this fall majoring in geological engineering. Wonder if all the time spent looking for rocks with dad had anything to do with her decision?

 

[Adventure Wolf]

My sidekick is big into rock tumbling, I'll ask her for some of her samples to photograph.