Polishing Agates in “The Beast” Vibratory Tumbler

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • When Kendra asked me if I could polish a big bucket of the agates that she found I knew I needed help. Introducing “The Beast”!

Komentáře • 23

  • @MGgoose1
    @MGgoose1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great to see it arrived in working condition! I feel I made the right call; I wouldn't be able to fill it more than twice per year!

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  Před 2 měsíci

      It is going to be a good addition to the shop, that’s for sure! Thanks again for the great deal!!

  • @kennethbynum7839
    @kennethbynum7839 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Scott this was such a fun video. Kendra may be on to something. The rocks came out so cool and with so much character. More from the beast!

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  Před 2 měsíci

      I will definitely be using it in the future. Thanks for watching Kenneth!

  • @matthewcarey7323
    @matthewcarey7323 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am impressed the fish filet did not break apart with all those fractures in it. Thanks for sharing this process with the new big boy tumbler. I prefer my rocks the same way Kendra does so this was good to see and hear about the lessons you learned along the way. I appreciate you sharing with us, you have done another great job. Lots of great looking rocks in there. For the rocks you feel could you use another cycle, does Kendra feel the same way? LOL

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  Před 2 měsíci

      She definitely doesn’t want me to tumble them any more!😆

    • @matthewcarey7323
      @matthewcarey7323 Před 2 měsíci

      @@spwinaustin Haha, I figured that she wouldn't! 🤣🤣

  • @markrouse2416
    @markrouse2416 Před 2 měsíci

    Nothing beats working out a learning curve on someone else's material.

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  Před 2 měsíci

      I’m glad I could help!😆 Thanks for watching!

  • @chrishince8947
    @chrishince8947 Před 2 měsíci

    Big batches baby!!!

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  Před 2 měsíci

      It definitely has lots of capacity!😆

  • @roman11469
    @roman11469 Před 2 měsíci

    That tumbler is a beast! Do you think upping the ceramics would help with the bruising? Don’t give yourself a hernia emptying that bowl!

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  Před 2 měsíci +1

      The key was to turn down the vibratory action. I have it set to the minimum force and it seems to work much better. It is definitely a bear to lift up and empty!!!😆

  • @richardcameron1916
    @richardcameron1916 Před 2 měsíci

    I can't believe you cracked all of Kendra's quartz! You should have tested it on your own rocks

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  Před 2 měsíci

      Don’t worry, I already fixed her quartz and they actually turned out pretty good! 😆

  • @sovereignviper90
    @sovereignviper90 Před 2 měsíci

    A smooth stone is a stressed stone, need some rough around the edges 😂

  • @CLedezma1335
    @CLedezma1335 Před 2 měsíci

    Where did you purchase the large tumbler?

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  Před 2 měsíci

      Hi, thanks for watching! I got a deal on eBay but I know you can buy them from the Raytech website.

  • @bretthess6376
    @bretthess6376 Před 2 měsíci

    I think you're tumbling them way too dry. That's why the quartz is not polishing properly. Put about a pint or so of water in the tumbler. You'll get much better results.