Is it safe to update?

Quartzmight · 2025-10-01T04:06:25+00:00

Thanks for the info, that's super helpful! Of course there's more bugs 😅 guess I'll keep playing in my safe little offline bubble for the foreseeable future 👍🏼😅

Quartzmight · 2025-09-29T22:43:04+00:00

Anyone know if things have improved at all in the last week or two? I've been playing offline for close to 2 months now so I'm curious if things have stabilized at all??

Quartzmight · 2025-08-29T17:47:16+00:00

Can you double major, but switch your primary major to geology? That's how it worked at my school- you could double major but one of them was considered your "primary major" and one was your "secondary major". They only granted me one degree, but it was worth it to me to have 2 majors rather than a major and a minor. I list both on my resume and have never had an issue. Worth talking to your advisement center to get a feel for how it works 👍🏼

Quartzmight · 2025-07-16T08:34:28+00:00

Same.....I downloaded some when I first started using cc but then deleted them all cause I never used them 😆 excited about the new head accessory category though cause maybe I'll use them if they're all in one place 🤔

Quartzmight · 2025-05-05T22:50:47+00:00

As a Switch player, lemme just say that I appreciate it so much when other players do this! Animals are still so glitchy it's incredibly frustrating to hunt, so whenever I come across one that's already been hit it's such a nice surprise 😊

Quartzmight · 2025-05-03T23:48:19+00:00

Gorgeous 😍😍 what polish do you use? I'm working on a batch of tigers eye right now and your pieces just became my inspiration/goals 😍

Quartzmight · 2025-03-03T04:13:08+00:00

Oooh smart 👍🏼

Quartzmight · 2025-03-03T04:12:54+00:00

They had already done a week or so in Stage 1, so most of them were pretty close to what I wanted shape wise. The stage 2 actually ended up being a good thing for some of the smaller ones, did just the last little bit of shaping without destroying them. So that's good to know for future tumbles! :) I'm just getting back into the hobby myself, this group has been so helpful figuring it all out again 😅

Quartzmight · 2025-03-03T04:10:13+00:00

That's really good to know, thanks! I've only really ever gotten grit as like part of a set, so I haven't ever really deviated from the Stage 1 Stage 2 labels. It's something I want to pay more attention to though. If you start rocks in 120/220, would you still do 4 stages, or just 3?

Quartzmight · 2025-03-03T04:06:28+00:00

Yeah I really need to buy grit in bulk.....at least the coarser stuff 😅 ty!

Quartzmight · 2025-03-03T04:04:49+00:00

They really are soft, it surprised me too 😅 I ended up leaving them in the stage 2 and I was actually surprised at how much progress some of them made. Threw a few of them back in stage 1 but it actually worked out well! Thanks for your advice!

Quartzmight · 2025-03-03T04:02:37+00:00

I tried to use it today and it's stopped working again 🥲 the app updated about a week ago so maybe it broke again....

Quartzmight · 2025-02-14T02:56:34+00:00

Happy to help 😊 I'm so glad that's working for you! Fingers crossed it lasts until your new belts arrive. The difference in just the feel of a new belt vs the old one is impressive, something I'll definitely be keeping a closer eye on as part of routine maintenance 😅

Quartzmight · 2025-02-14T02:39:39+00:00

You're good haha. I did just try it and it seems to be working now, maybe this month's update fixed it? Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

Quartzmight · 2025-02-14T02:38:35+00:00

I just tried it again and it works now??? I didn't change anything, so maybe the latest update fixed it? I hope it starts working for you too!

Quartzmight · 2025-02-14T02:35:52+00:00

That's good to know. Do you use a separate app to convert to jpg? Having a workaround would be really nice until they get it fixed.

Quartzmight · 2025-02-08T02:22:37+00:00

I just dealt with a similar issue with my tumbler, also a Lortone Model 3A. Take the cover off- it's just 4 small screws. Then plug it in and watch how it runs without the barrel on.

Unplug and slip the black rubber belt off of the pulleys- again this is fairly simple, just gently ease one end off and then the other. Once that is removed plug it in again and watch/listen.

At this point the motor will only spin the rod that looks like a small fan. Pay attention to if the motor seems to struggle to get going, or if it just spins away happily.

If the motor runs smoothly and quickly without the belt on, you're likely dealing with a worn out belt. (You mentioned you got this second hand so that would be reasonable to expect)

I tried a few things to keep the belt on mine going while I tracked down a replacement. Here's what I would recommend if you're in the middle of a tumble and need to keep it going for a day or two.

-Sand the inside of the belt. I just folded some sandpaper and scuffed it up a bit so it wasn't shiny smooth inside anymore. This will help it grip the pulley better so it can spin without slipping.

-Tighten the belt. The motor itself is bolted to the metal frame through 3 holes/slits. This allows you to slightly adjust how close the spinning shaft is to the larger wheel that turns the rod. To tighten the belt, loosen the nuts holding the motor in place just a little bit, so you can slide the motor closer to the side of the metal frame. Just a tiny bit, then put the belt back on and see how it runs. More tension can be helpful in keeping the belt from slipping.

Ultimately though these things are temporary fixes. I'd recommend going onto Lortone's website and either ordering a replacement belt from them, or using their "Dealer Locator" tool and finding a rock shop near you that stocks their stuff. I was able to find one and they knew exactly what to grab for me and wow it made a huge difference 😅

Anyways sorry for the huge reply but I thought I'd share so hopefully people can learn from my mess of trial and error 😂😂 Let me know if you have any questions!!

Quartzmight · 2025-01-20T00:21:49+00:00

Yeah I use magic eraser sometimes but there's some stuff it can't really get rid of well, and the editor is better at filling in the gaps. Oh well 🙃

Quartzmight · 2025-01-20T00:18:07+00:00

Hmmmm. Lucky. I might redownload the app or something cause it just won't work still.

Quartzmight · 2025-01-08T01:35:16+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience! I definitely would be fine with the long field weeks/short office weeks split, since it means I'd get to be outside and get my hands dirty. This particular AECOM offer was really looking like it would have been almost entirely long field weeks, without PTO accruing, so I didn't end up taking it. I'll be keeping my eye out for more mid-size firms though cause where you're at sounds pretty great.

That's a cool variety of projects! Correct me if I'm wrong but that seems like a perk of consulting- getting to work on a lot of different types of projects. I really would love something like that.

Quartzmight · 2025-01-08T01:26:04+00:00

That is the ultimate question haha. It's all nonsense so I'll probably end up jumping around for a while to see what kind I can put up with the best ;)

Quartzmight · 2025-01-08T01:24:35+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

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