wisconsin rock stalker V82 wisconsin moonstone

[@leuserstoneschannel]

I was there to listen and see this beautiful rock, good luck 👌👍🙏❤

[@Wisconsinrockstalker]

Thanks

[@upnorthadventureswithccc]

I learned something once again. Never even heard of this process before. They sure look nice as they are before you even work on them. Thanks for sharing such a important process to know about when it comes to softer brittle rocks !

[@Wisconsinrockstalker]

I'm glad there's only a few rocks with low Mos (3 to 5) because stabilizing really sucks.thabks for watching.

[@brendablume-fd3qr]

Thanks for explaining this ,wow I had no idea you were fighting with this stuff that much Can't wait to see it done

[@Wisconsinrockstalker]

Thanks, yes you'll be the first to see it

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

Pretty stuff

[@Wisconsinrockstalker]

Thanks

[@Wisconsinrockstalker]

Wait till it's finished

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

@@Wisconsinrockstalker Can’t wait 😛

[@louyelich8680]

You don't quite understand the physics of stabilizing vacuum method. The vacuum is pulling the gases from between the rock mineral compounds by putting a constant negative pressure in the pot. The material being stabilized is immersed in the stabilizing liquid while the pot is under the negative pressure until all the gases are removed from your material. Only after all gases are removed and pressure is restored to atmospheric pressure is the liquid suck into the negative pressure of the spaces that the gases were removed. Because the surface tension of the liquid is higher than the gases remove, they suggest to a soak period of twice the vacuum period. Most people believe its like sucking on a straw. It doesn't work that way.

[@Wisconsinrockstalker]

Yes I didn't know that, thanks for the physics lesson. Next time I do this I will explain what's really going on. Thanks!

[@louyelich8680]

@@Wisconsinrockstalker I initially didn't understand either, until I visited and talked to the CEO of Cactus Juice; another chemical polymer used for stabilizing wood and rock material. Stabilizing material was designed and is still used by the automotive industry. It is a interesting story how "stabilizing" material over a hundred years ago started.

[@Wisconsinrockstalker]

@louyelich8680 yes I've heard of cactus juice and will be purchasing some . Opticon is much messier and smells super strong. I'm glad there's only a few types that need stability.

[@louyelich8680]

@@Wisconsinrockstalker When your ready to use Cactus Juice, give me heads up and I'll give some instructions how to use it with rocks that aren't in the instructions or other information for the best results. The manufacturer started the business in stabilizing wood and that his most experience and what he built initially his business on.

[@Wisconsinrockstalker]

@louyelich8680 thanks I'll look forward to that.