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I started tumbling rocks 3 years ago. I'm running petrified wood for the first time. I just started my 3rd week on stage 1, amazed how beautiful they look already. I have had good & bad luck with different types of rocks, this video is very helpful. Thanks.
I LOVEEEE the imperfections because it still looks like wood. I have a batch of saddle mountain petrified wood going right now. I only did a week in each stage and am loving it soooo much. Im on the polish stage now. I have lits more pet wood to tumble 🫶
I LOVE Petrofoed wood AND the imperfections I would move most to stage 1 . I call 46/70 stage or step 0. I don't mind folds and dings, I want a glow on parts, shine on others but Fir me I want as much original character as I can get. I wish I could tumble and not lose the bark For fracture lines, toothbrush and wash in between!
Love your videos! I'm sure you have figured it out by now, but in the Mini-Sonics the stages are a little longer. I run the 500 and 1000 grits for at least 3 days. My AO polish stage runs 5 days. I also use a lot less grit/polish. 1/2 teaspoon per load, with 1/2 tablespoon of borax. I have very hard water as well and this formula works amazing in my mini sonic (4lb hopper). Keep up the great content!
I'm subscribing to YOUR channel 👍 it's so very helpful interesting exciting and alot of information, I can really you So, THANK YOU VERY MUCH MA'AM 👍👍👍👍 I'm brand New at Rock Tumbling I've tumbled afew rocks, but now I've just got a brand new ROCK Tumbler I've got "The Hobby Edition" Rock Tumbler 🥃 for Christmas a year ago. My Question is: Is there a Particular kind of Rocks or curtain kind of Rocks to put in my New Rock Tumbler "The Hobby Edition" ROCK TUMBLER? I'm just wondering's all; Thank YOU for sharing this very helpful exciting Video with all of us ma'am 👍👍 👍
Thank you for subscribing Sharon! Personally, I'd start with a Jasper, they are ALMOST foolproof if given enough time. They shine up beautifully, come in a huge variety, and are pretty consistently a MOHS 7 hardness. One thing to note, not everything a vendor says is Jasper truly is. Once in a while you'll get one that is a bit softer, like a Picasso Jasper, it ran more like a MOHS 6.5. I still got great results!
Unfortunately, the diamond pacific vibratories are not as good as raytech and Lot-o vibes. Sorry there was so much work for so little pay off but lesson learned!
Thanks for you opinion! I took 1.5 years off and am just getting back into the swing of things. I need more practice with the sonic before I truly make up my mind! Happy tumbling!
I can’t figure out what I am doing wrong. The last two times I’ve run a course grit stage on my petrified wood - even after tumbling for a week - when I open the barrel up there is no slurry to speak of on the rocks - it still looks almost like water and all of the grit is unused at the bottom of the barrel. Help
It could be that your barrel is over-packed. Try removing a couple stones. I would also highly suggest adding a tablespoon of Borax detergent booster to the grit. This does 3 things. It makes the slurry thicker, suspends the grit (keeps it from settling to the bottom) and the barrel cleanup is a dream.
Thank you for watching our How to Rock Tumble Videos! Please make sure to hit that Subscribe button to stay informed about when we drop a new video. We love answering questions about rock tumbling so leave a comment below, we’ll answer!
I started tumbling rocks 3 years ago. I'm running petrified wood for the first time. I just started my 3rd week on stage 1, amazed how beautiful they look already. I have had good & bad luck with different types of rocks, this video is very helpful. Thanks.
I LOVEEEE the imperfections because it still looks like wood. I have a batch of saddle mountain petrified wood going right now. I only did a week in each stage and am loving it soooo much. Im on the polish stage now. I have lits more pet wood to tumble 🫶
Great episode!! Very cool. On the petrified wood!!
Thanks Ivan!
I LOVE Petrofoed wood AND the imperfections I would move most to stage 1 . I call 46/70 stage or step 0. I don't mind folds and dings, I want a glow on parts, shine on others but Fir me I want as much original character as I can get. I wish I could tumble and not lose the bark
For fracture lines, toothbrush and wash in between!
That would be agatized petrified wood gorgeous 👍👍 I love Agates and Jasper Stones 👍👍😊😊
Love your videos! I'm sure you have figured it out by now, but in the Mini-Sonics the stages are a little longer. I run the 500 and 1000 grits for at least 3 days. My AO polish stage runs 5 days. I also use a lot less grit/polish. 1/2 teaspoon per load, with 1/2 tablespoon of borax. I have very hard water as well and this formula works amazing in my mini sonic (4lb hopper). Keep up the great content!
Good job 👍 thanks Thailand 🤩😍 and send video to my friend.
Good Job. 1:20:20 looks like a hawk!!
🐞Has no character. Looks like every other tumbled rock. Thanks 🐞
Thank you for your opinion. As with any stone, it depends on personal taste.
Please tell me you aren't running that slurry down your drain. I'm hoping you have a bucket under that drain, and it's not going into your pipes. :0
I empty those outside in the rock garden. If it's winter and I clean them inside, the water goes into a bucket then outside!
I'm subscribing to YOUR channel 👍 it's so very helpful interesting exciting and alot of information, I can really you So, THANK YOU VERY MUCH MA'AM 👍👍👍👍 I'm brand New at Rock Tumbling I've tumbled afew rocks, but now I've just got a brand new ROCK Tumbler I've got "The Hobby Edition" Rock Tumbler 🥃 for Christmas a year ago. My Question is: Is there a Particular kind of Rocks or curtain kind of Rocks to put in my New Rock Tumbler "The Hobby Edition" ROCK TUMBLER? I'm just wondering's all; Thank YOU for sharing this very helpful exciting Video with all of us ma'am 👍👍 👍
Thank you for subscribing Sharon! Personally, I'd start with a Jasper, they are ALMOST foolproof if given enough time. They shine up beautifully, come in a huge variety, and are pretty consistently a MOHS 7 hardness. One thing to note, not everything a vendor says is Jasper truly is. Once in a while you'll get one that is a bit softer, like a Picasso Jasper, it ran more like a MOHS 6.5. I still got great results!
Unfortunately, the diamond pacific vibratories are not as good as raytech and Lot-o vibes. Sorry there was so much work for so little pay off but lesson learned!
Thanks for you opinion! I took 1.5 years off and am just getting back into the swing of things. I need more practice with the sonic before I truly make up my mind! Happy tumbling!
I can’t figure out what I am doing wrong. The last two times I’ve run a course grit stage on my petrified wood - even after tumbling for a week - when I open the barrel up there is no slurry to speak of on the rocks - it still looks almost like water and all of the grit is unused at the bottom of the barrel. Help
It could be that your barrel is over-packed. Try removing a couple stones. I would also highly suggest adding a tablespoon of Borax detergent booster to the grit. This does 3 things. It makes the slurry thicker, suspends the grit (keeps it from settling to the bottom) and the barrel cleanup is a dream.
Where's the red piece of petrified wood please? I'd love to see how it turned out thanks 👍👍
Where do you get your grit? (45/70)
THeRockShed.com