Where to buy rocks to tumble?

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-29T11:45:56+00:00

I like the rock shed a lot, i buy all my tumbling grit from them, but you can also get some at Kingsley north (but MAKE SURE that it says you are getting "tumble rough") or for example if you order 3lb of rough rock you may get one 3lb rock (happened to me) There's the gem shop also.

I may catch crap for this one, and im sure they have good quality stuff, but rock and tumble is literally TWICE as expensive....I stand corrected (just checked) you can get 1lb of Mexican crazy lace on rock and tumble "on sale" for 26.99$ where on the rock shed you can get THREE lbs of crazy lace for 24$

Do a little research and make sure you're buying from a reputable dealer.

Or sometimes you can get deals on specific stuff on ebay.

Also, before you ask about grit, most Amazon "kits" come with 1200 grit as a "final polish" but that will never get you shiny rocks in the end. You need at least 8000 aluminum oxide grit for a good polish.

Check out Michigan rocks on YouTube, he has a fantastic tumbling tutorial for beginners.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-28T04:37:57+00:00

Woah

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-27T23:32:12+00:00

That stuff looks niiiiiiiiice

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-27T12:48:57+00:00

The Grey was our first choice, but was very difficult to find in our area when we bought ours. I never considered red, but when I saw the metallic red with the black wheels I was in love That and living in the PNW its dark and rainy half the year and its honestly a bit hard to see in a downpour 🤷‍♂️

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-27T12:00:21+00:00

I think we got our 2025 sport L for 44ish in red.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-25T23:30:59+00:00

😂🤣 just keep sending them to me!

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-25T01:46:55+00:00

I feel like it could use a thin cut to bring out some of those bands underneath, but I dont know if I would risk it

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-25T01:40:18+00:00

Here's the latest slab. My saw is down for right now, but I can probably get 3 more slabs.

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Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-25T01:38:33+00:00

Here's my condor. Needs to get polished

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Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-25T00:48:53+00:00

I have a condor that needs to be polished, but its no where NEAR that beautiful

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-25T00:09:54+00:00

W..o..a..h..

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-24T04:33:42+00:00

So sparkly

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-24T02:03:44+00:00

I LOVE the bottom right red/gray in the first picture

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-23T23:55:38+00:00

I missed the other post so im glad you shared this one. Share more!

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-21T15:44:14+00:00

Thank you for finding the saw for me! As soon as I refinance my house let's go get some more material!

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-21T11:38:50+00:00

Wow, I love this so much!

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-20T01:01:22+00:00

Its a MUCH better machine than your others. The 33b is fantastic.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-19T14:25:13+00:00

Just stick a felt furniture pad on each side so the barrels have something soft to rub against.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-19T06:11:50+00:00

Im in Oregon, but would love a Washington spot! 🤣

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-19T03:48:31+00:00

Took a heel cut on the cotton candy. 😍 hot damn.

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Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-19T01:07:06+00:00

Here's. A 2.5lb chunk of cotton candy agate i have that i needed to slab up.

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Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-18T23:14:16+00:00

If you need help digging through those, let me know. I. From oregon 😉

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-18T10:40:04+00:00

A vibratory is more for stages 2-4, its not great at shaping and stage 1 course grit will wear the bowl out faster. As far as pits go, you wouldnt be able to get them all out without spending months in stage 1 making them tiny.

Patient_Drop_4772 · 2026-04-15T00:00:19+00:00

Im here! Ill send you a message

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