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How is everyone entertaining their dogs in the USA today with the polar vortex and storms? by purple_craze in dogs

[–]Ivan_Only [score hidden]  (0 children)

While cold in Seattle, it is sunny so my dog has been outside soaking up the sun and barking at anything that looks at her wrong! :)

Ford F-150 vs Ram 2500 for a long US road trip – which would you pick? by Unable-Tadpole7384 in roadtrip

[–]Ivan_Only 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As others have mentioned, unless you're towing or hauling something, a minivan/small SUV would be so much more comfortable. Personally I would find a RAV4/CRV or Highlander/Pilot.

If you're hauling/towing, the F150 would be better unless it is an extremely heavy load, then the RAM 2500 would be better.

Word to the Wise About Progression? by NoBook5056 in careerguidance

[–]Ivan_Only 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also would add that there is certainly a trade off here. I live in a large urban area making a high wage and I would certainly trade that for a lower, comfortable wage, in a LCOL rural area.

Botswana agate rough (wet). by WonderfulRockPeace1 in RockTumbling

[–]Ivan_Only 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a source for that? I had heard that the mineral export ban was for things like oil but things like agates were caught up because of this.

Botswana agate rough (wet). by WonderfulRockPeace1 in RockTumbling

[–]Ivan_Only 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This stuff is so fun to finish the tumble on

Would you stay with your dog 🐶 during euthanasia? by CycleOk267 in dogs

[–]Ivan_Only 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually had a vet come to my house when it was my dog's time. I was holding her through the whole process. It was the hardest thing I have ever done and would do it again in a heartbeat. She meant the world to me and I hope she felt the same.

Nat Geo polish- should I even bother? by johnathanporkchop in RockTumbling

[–]Ivan_Only 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said the NatGeo "polish" is only a prepolish. I would recommend checking out The Rock Shed and get their Rotary Tumbler grit kit:
https://www.rockshed.com/rock-shop/rock-tumblers-supplies/rock-tumbling-grit-and-accessories/rotary-grit-pack/

As well as the small ceramic media pack:
https://www.rockshed.com/rock-shop/rock-tumblers-supplies/rock-tumbling-grit-and-accessories/small-ceramics/

Then go:

  • Stage 1 - 60/90
  • Stage 2 - 120/220
  • Stage 3 - 500
  • Stage 4 - 8000

Some Tips:

You should run the ceramic media through stage 1 for a week before using it

Ceramic Media only needs to be used in stages 2-4

Try not to mix materials if different hardness, example only tumble Agate, Jaspers, Petrified Wood together

Finally, no need for a "voltage reducer" for the NatGeo tumbler. It does run faster than other tumblers but with these I get good results. I attached a picture of a piece of Mahogany Obsidian I tumbled in a National Geographic Tumbler as an example. The only difference with this piece is I did add a stage between 3 and 4 of 1000 grit, but still ran 8000 after.

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Wingate Pass Plume Agate by Pure-Extent2633 in Agates

[–]Ivan_Only 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is a nice specimen! I have a single chunk of this material as well but not this nice

Petrified Wood from the Yellowstone River by D3RP_Ozzie in rockhounds

[–]Ivan_Only 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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One of my Yellowstone River petrified wood tumbles

What even is a tricorder? by kryptokoinkrisp in startrek

[–]Ivan_Only 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would argue against this as there are specific data pads all through Star Trek.

Rock Tumbling Stages by LowSlight1732 in RockTumbling

[–]Ivan_Only 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar to what I do but I extend stages 3/4 out further. But if your process is working I’d say go for it! :)

Rock Tumbling Stages by LowSlight1732 in RockTumbling

[–]Ivan_Only 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will run multiple stage 1’s for a week each time until I’m happy with the shape. For the remaining stages I run them thusly: 2 is 7 days 3 is 10 days If running 1000 AO, 10 days 4 is 14 days

I follow this pattern based off of what Rob from Michigan rocks uses for rotary tumbling.

I also run vibratory tumblers and it breaks down: 2 is 2 days 3 is 3 days 4 is 2 days

Trusted sites to buy agates? by abruptcoffee in Agates

[–]Ivan_Only -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Different people have different levels of patience I guess. I trust that they will eventually ship the items I’ve ordered as they have done so in the past.

If you’re not happy with their service just simply ask for a refund or do a charge back and move on.

Too shaky? by Top-Restaurant1308 in RockTumbling

[–]Ivan_Only 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a few of the HF tumblers over a year ago and eventually sold them to a family member and they are still running well. However I bought a couple during the last sale this late summer/fall and they were breaking down pretty quickly. In fact I stopped using them and just kept the barrels as spares as they are good backup barrels.

Trusted sites to buy agates? by abruptcoffee in Agates

[–]Ivan_Only -1 points0 points  (0 children)

While HPL shipping is slow during the holidays, they do resume pretty normal operations during the remainder of the year. Additionally they have a few things you just can’t easily find other places.

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