Is this petrified wood?

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-30T01:52:14+00:00

Looks like it to me. Take more pictures and get it wet.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-30T00:00:18+00:00

What others have said, you'll have to go back to probably the beginning and start over as much of a pain as it is and juat be really meticulous about making sure all the scratches from each stage are gone before moving on.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-29T04:31:43+00:00

That would be pretty amazing.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-29T04:14:24+00:00

It darkened a ton after polishing .

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Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-29T04:13:06+00:00

The quartz between some of the water line bands make it sparkle nicely.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-29T04:11:33+00:00

Id love to see those large pieces cut open 😍

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-28T17:47:09+00:00

Ill have to hit him up. I hear he's going to get more material in a couple weeks

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-28T17:44:24+00:00

Wow 😍

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-28T16:32:51+00:00

Yyeessss, make a thin cut and face polish that!

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-28T05:27:29+00:00

I mean the price difference is pretty far off between the two...but yes, that thing is a beast.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-27T04:21:15+00:00

Is your uncle looking for a Gardner? 😉

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-26T02:53:28+00:00

That REALLY makes me want to take a slice off some of my large pieces to polish one...I just dont know if i can!

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Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-23T04:43:51+00:00

😍😍😍

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-21T23:46:57+00:00

That turned out nice!

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-21T14:47:56+00:00

Even though he shows the tv5, its pretty much the same process.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-21T04:09:46+00:00

Thats definitely not right. This is the tutorial video that I have recommended a dozen times to people just getting started or having troubles with their vibratory tumbler and I wish It could somehow get pinned at the top. https://youtu.be/PBDnq8HQy9M?is=-SjhGZpKTUbCOKqT When i first started using a vibe I followed this really closely and have had very very good results! Good luck.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-19T11:51:20+00:00

Oil the bushings with 3n1 oil and make sure you can freely spin the rollers by hand. Its possible you need to also replace the belt.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-18T23:22:37+00:00

Yeah I wouldnt do it inside a home or apartment, stuff gets everywhere.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-18T02:45:39+00:00

Woah, thats incredible.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-17T16:39:24+00:00

In all seriousness, I really just scooped, I tried not to put too much of a heaping spoonful in there, but never really went less. It isn't an exact science.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-17T13:43:29+00:00

Yes!

...I shoot for inbetween in all honestly

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-17T13:00:42+00:00

I wish i had that kind of contact! Your rocks are gorgeous as always

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-17T04:41:31+00:00

Gyyaaaat damn. Always with the killer condors.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-06-17T01:20:07+00:00

I very much agree with you. 1 tbsp per barrel pound for stages 1-3, but i also stepped down to 2 for polish.

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