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@wileyann9449 8 сағат бұрын
Beautiful
@Gooterslaw 8 сағат бұрын
Thanks for all your videos. You are very well informed and I love learning from you. I just got my HPL 3lb twin barrel in and was planning on starting a couple batches. What speed setting do you recommend on their machine? I've been using the Nat Geo Pro tumbler with a power adapter, but not sure what to set the HPL tumbler to on their system. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
I'm running mine at 40 rpm, which is on the fast end.
@Gooterslaw 8 сағат бұрын
@MichiganRocks thanks so much. I will likely be going a bit slower this round as I will be doing a bit softer rocks. I appreciate your speedy reply ❤️
@Brian-kj5vw 8 сағат бұрын
You know how to clean those holes out you ought to use one of those metal double-ended Dental scalars
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
I now have an off brand Water Pik. It works really well.
@sOnIcBo0mBoY 8 сағат бұрын
Great video, the one which got me started doing the same a year or so back.. you said to report back on the final stage; and I found 3000 grit sand paper gets me the final shine; from matt to gloss in seconds! I've done lots of very cool limestone pebbles, most with fossils but also just very colourful mixtures of geological artwork, need patience and it is hard work; but it works for me :) ty
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
Have you tried a polish of some sort, like aluminum oxide or Zam? You need to use Zam with a buffing wheel of some sort. I use a felt wheel on a Dremel. I wonder if your polish would be even better or if 3000 is just a good. I honestly don't know.
@tykiisel8801 10 сағат бұрын
Great video. Explained a lot of the reasons why I'm having some of the issues I've been having. Thanks.
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
You're welcome. Here's another video about common beginner mistakes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKazpaOqp5ySjJY
@weiner1414 12 сағат бұрын
Cabbing machine much better!
@kastah 15 сағат бұрын
This is the first time I have seen a slab of a Puddingstone. I liked it very much
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
I'm sort of surprised, but I guess I don't show them all that often now that I think about it.
@maryseaman312 19 сағат бұрын
The process absolutely gives a whole new meaning to the saying: Cold hands, warm heart. Truly a labor of love. This may not be rocket science, my friend, but most definitely your comprehension of physics is on full display!
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
I suppose there's a little math and science in there.
@Romania_Rockhound 20 сағат бұрын
They are really nice. Could be like collectable items.
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
I'm giving these away, so my collection will be very small.
@afraazsiddiqui3765 20 сағат бұрын
فسبحان الذي بيده بيده ملكوت كل شيء وإليه ترجعون That is so beautiful, i can't give it justice with words. I'm awestruck at a stone from the beach, الله أكبر
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
Yes, I really like these.
@kc195556 22 сағат бұрын
Cool idea, Rob! Thanks for sharing 😊
@VincentMothling Күн бұрын
Yeah like my spray method only works cos I get rocks that are naturally tumbled by the ocean
@MichiganRocks 8 сағат бұрын
These are tumbled by Lake Huron, but still a little rough.
@amaralorch7032 Күн бұрын
You saying a wood color wood be grey or brown is like me saying a rock is a rock, lol. I am an arborist in the late stages of age and getting into woodworking as I can. The colors in wood are amazing! Pine beatle stains are bluish, oak is sometimes a brilliant red, mulberry has a yellow tint. Don't get me started on ponderosa pine😊. I love your videos; you inspire me to be meticulous and respect the material I am working with. Thanks so much for the videos!
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
Good point. I guess I was thinking about the cheap wood I usually work with. I do really like pictures made of different species of inlaid wood. When I was in high school, I bought a picture of a snow skier made that way. I still have it, but it's in my basement shop because my wife does not share my enthusiasm for that type of art.
@Hippiechick11 Күн бұрын
They all look great!
@valsummers5330 Күн бұрын
Very nice
@insulatoru8817 Күн бұрын
Man I found a well used hammer stone that looks like that on the top and bottom smooth unused sides. I’m sure it ain’t one but that’s cool
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
Limestone like this wouldn't make a very good hammer.
@jeanettestefanik5854 Күн бұрын
I like the one with two fossils.
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
I think that's my favorite too.
@MarianSelleck Күн бұрын
Great instructional video! What kind of polish do you recommend? Thank you.
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
I use 8000 grit aluminum oxide polish from the Rock Shed. I have also tried Kingsley North's "micro alumina" which seems to be the same thing. There are links to both stores in the description of this video.
@bobgarcia182 Күн бұрын
Beautiful rocks! I really like it when you show the rocks before and after and after tumbling.
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
I am starting a whole series of KZbin Shorts where I show a rock before tumbling and then each step along the way, with the finished rock at the end.
@Heyman1982 Күн бұрын
How about avoid drilling the big hole and drill two small holes in the top that at an angle that meet and then fish your necklace through.
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
I guess the big hole would make it easier to make the two small holes meet. The only problem I see is that the two holes would chip out as the drill exited into the big hole in the middle.
@Heyman1982 Күн бұрын
Why do you hand polish some stone like this and tumble others
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
Because Petoskey Stones are really soft compared to many other rocks. That makes them difficult, but not impossible to tumble. They almost always look better done the way I did it in this video. Sometimes I'll polish a rock on this machine just so I can have it done quicker for a video. I also use this machine to make jewelry that I want shaped into a cabochon or some other shape.
@LawrenceNewman007 Күн бұрын
Beautiful love to do that as a job
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
I don't think I'd like this to be my job. My back gets sore after a few hours. Sure is a fun hobby though.
@mike-indiana6643 Күн бұрын
Pudding stone an the same on both .
@longlimbsstudio Күн бұрын
I like the same. More elegant for fancy-pants wine.
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
I'm not a fancy pants guy at all, so I like the variety. I understand what you're saying though.
@mile-wide-jonesy3327 Күн бұрын
Hard torn between the vibratory and the tumbled 🧐 I believe I just like seeing them in both states. Every rock has its own qualities that are striking in each of the methods. Just keep bringing us all the rocks in every form…my apologies I may have a rock problem 😅 I enjoy your videos immensely and I’ve learned so much from watching them. It’s nice to have a passive hobby that has such a rewarding payout.
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
Normally, I like them well rounded. With Lake Superior agates, though, the pattern changes as you go deeper into the rock so sometimes it's a lot better to do less tumbling. The real trick is deciding which rocks to do which way.
@hobbyhandle Күн бұрын
I have been making wine stoppers for a few years with agates...great work!..metal between the rock slabs..great idea...you make the metal pieces yourself?..I usually drill a hole in the rock..secure it that way. Pudding stones are pretty rock...enjoyed the video..thanks
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
No, the metal blanks were purchased that way. I only did the stone work.
@hobbyhandle 7 сағат бұрын
@MichiganRocks good clean look with the metal blanks...thank u
@robinmayenfels9675 Күн бұрын
Those are beautiful! Cheers to you as another beer drinker, love me a good lager😂🍻.
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
Lager is okay, but I prefer stouts, porters, Scotch ales, and IPAs. If I'm in a place with a big selection, I go for a flight and pick the weirdest things on the menu.
@robinmayenfels9675 Күн бұрын
@ That is also a great choice!😂
@caetlynrose4 Күн бұрын
Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
You're welcome, welcome, WELCOME!
@edgarvasquez6612 Күн бұрын
As always! Another creative project that wows us! Love your videos and keep doing what your doing!
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
I don't know what else to do, so I will!
@HenryCortez-v6u Күн бұрын
Amazing! 😮
@KS-jm9uo Күн бұрын
I appreciate how educational some of your vids are! Turned out so beautiful!
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
Do you watch my long form videos too? I have more educational stuff there.
@abbeyv4148 Күн бұрын
As we can all see (if you close both eyes) the critics were right, the nail polish is just as good.
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
Ha ha!
@Henry-405 Күн бұрын
Nice! Now i want to make some! Can you share a link to these wine stopper blanks?
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
No, because they were given to me quite a few years ago. Check Delphi Glass, though. I think that might be where they're from.
@Henry-405 Күн бұрын
@ Delphi Glass does have them. Thanks Rob!
@MichiganRocks 7 сағат бұрын
@@Henry-405 Thanks for letting me know so I can tell anyone else who asks.
@richardhulbert9480 Күн бұрын
Most of the people i know who drink wine think the stopping point or stoper is when the bottles empty. But beautiful work
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
I guess it depends on how many people are sharing that bottle as to whether that's a good thing or not.
@richardhulbert9480 Күн бұрын
@MichiganRocks well like you I prefer beer. And I've never needed a stopper. But you made some real nice stuff 😉
@Sasukeluvzme13 Күн бұрын
Whoever keeps saying to use nail polish to polish their stones… Doesn’t understand what they’re doing or saying. Keep doing what you’re doing!
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
I realize that. If you don't know any better, that probably seems like a good plan. This video was intended to be the needed education, hopefully without offending anyone.
@pattympaine Күн бұрын
Thanks!
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
Thanks, Patty! Do you live in Qatar? I had to do a search for where that currency is from and that's what came up.
@pattympaine Күн бұрын
All three are gorgeous! Amazing work, as ever!
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
Thanks!
@valsummers5330 Күн бұрын
Youperlite sodalite? Could they not make good garden rocks??
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
I have fairly large gardens, so I need fairly large rocks to be in scale. I still try to find prettier rocks than Yooperlites for my yard. I don't like to tumble granite, but a nice granite boulder can be beautiful.
@VQAS Күн бұрын
لقد دمرت المرجان مع الاسف كان تصرف غير صحيح كان جميلاً جدآ
@sharonrowland1196 Күн бұрын
Good Morning Rob or afternoon I love CARNELIAN STONES
@tamg_yan7201 Күн бұрын
❤
@valsummers5330 Күн бұрын
I wonder if it has a pocket inside? Not suggesting you keep grinding It is beautiful
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
I haven't heard of Lake Superior agates being geodes.
@juliecooperstone Күн бұрын
How much borax do you use during cleaning/burnishing? Thank you
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
About a tablespoon in a three pound barrel.
@juliecooperstone Күн бұрын
@ thank you!!!
@valsummers5330 Күн бұрын
Tricky tricky tricky!
@파리채 Күн бұрын
아가 안녕. 여러분 새해복 많이 받으세요 🤝🏻
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
새해 복 많이 받으세요!
@pippa3150 Күн бұрын
They are all so stunning! How do I get on your Christmas list?! 🤣🥰
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
I'm not telling!
@pippa3150 Күн бұрын
I love your channel so much. Those stones are beautiful! I love that they look black and grey until suddenly you get a lovely, labradorescent surprise!
@MichiganRocks Күн бұрын
They are fun that way.
@Northstardanes Күн бұрын
Great work I like same sides
@markattardo Күн бұрын
Very cool project!
@pippa3150 Күн бұрын
That green stone is beautiful! I like the 2 different rocks, too. I really enjoyed this, thank you!