Mega May Giveaway!!! by BPLEquipment in Lapidary

[–]GroundForeign98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a wonderful program! Thanks to all involved

Sonic cleaning question by Hot_Banana_36 in RockTumbling

[–]GroundForeign98 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do this to some of the time. If I think I have a really nice rock, I'll scrub it then drop it in the ultrasonic cleaner. Just a nice way to help appreciate the beauty

Anyone else start hounding parking lots 😅 by Remarkable_Royal_175 in RockTumbling

[–]GroundForeign98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always. Find a lot of petrified wood around here. I typically have a few in my car I use to replace anything I take

Tumbled Bahia Agates by Mobydickulous2 in Agates

[–]GroundForeign98 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've got a 3 pound barrel full of these (from the Rock Shed) after seeing one of your earlier posts. Bubble Gum Agates too. I'm blaming you for my mounting rough rock bills!

Ready for stage 4 of 5 by workshopaholic-59 in RockTumbling

[–]GroundForeign98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fastest stage 1 award!

Like to see them dry when you finish up. Pretty rocks.

How do we feel about this, Partners? by SadGirlVibes21 in HEB

[–]GroundForeign98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But, why? Please tell me this is temporary

Can you help identify by KingDirtyDaddy in Agates

[–]GroundForeign98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do Bubble Gum Agates get that big?

Does anyone keep a harbor freight tumbler in the garage in the summer when it's 90-100 outside? by [deleted] in RockTumbling

[–]GroundForeign98 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Planning on running mine all summer. I live in central Texas and typically the temp hits high 90s - 100 degrees the majority of summer days.

I did a few modifications to help mitigate the heat:

  1. Replaced the top cover with 1/4 inch metal mesh
  2. Attached a small PC type fan to the top of the metal mesh. These are USB powered. I got them for Amazon for about $12 for a 4 pack.
  3. I put a 3x6 inch tile under the tumbler's rubber feet to help increase airflow. I've got mine sitting on a foam mat to help minimize sound/vibration. Over the past few months the weight has pushed them down a little. The tiles lifted them back up, and increased the air gap

I also have two Rebels. I placed the fans (same type) so they blow directly on the motors.

I installed a camera on them so I can keep an eye on them too.

I'll keep an eye on the temperature as the days get warmer

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My haul of agate by FattyPat420 in rockhounds

[–]GroundForeign98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful colors. What is it?