Cut stones

[loki258]

I originally got into the hobby of prospecting since I had a love for rocks and gems. Some stones that I got a while back in a penny auction.

[indyme2]

Those are really nice. I don't facet and barely have a clue how to do freeforms and cabs but as soon as the garage is complete and I get moved in, I will start cutting a few stones with the cab gear. Sweet stones, Loki.

[loki258]

Ya, I have a lot of rough tumbled stones and few that I had cut myself but most are stil natural... my wife likes my stones too. LOL

[indyme2]

I am headed to the Franklin wholesale gem show this Saturday. Always buy a lot of goodies that I package and give to school kids when I do geology presentations. I used to do just one class or two a year but this winter I did 5 classes. Kids wiped me out! Lol. Guess I'll have to start digging and tumbling again. Have a huge tumbler and several smaller ones. Will post a pic of my large tumbler later today. It is a jar mill that I used to do metallurgy and technical ceramic R&D work with.

[loki258]

I would like to see that, I need a new tumbler and all the supplies. Lost mine when I moved... I am going to Diamond Hill mine Friday with my oldest daughter, hope to find some nice skeletals or points.

[indyme2]

Here is the big roller mill, Loki.



You should have no trouble finding lots of skeletal. It's the smokey and amy that's tough to get. Good luck.

[ywevis]

What media do you tumble with?

[loki258]

I have a few pounds of rock for that beast! I like it!!

[indyme2]

I usually use silicon carbide of various grits. Also, alumina. BTW, the big can on the top is not a jar for the mill. Lol. I use nalgene, stainless or stoneware jars.