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Rock On Utah
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This channel is used to promote a family friendly and budget friendly way to find and polish rocks and geologic treasures. This will be primarily focused on rock tumbling as this is a hobby I enjoy with my young kids. All of my equipment and methods will be done in a budget friendly way that every day people like us can get out and have a great time. I have found a system that works great for me and I have gotten great results and will share the tricks of the trade I have learned from trial and error. I have a full time job and 3 kids so this channel will be used as a way to show that this hobby can be done with the little time in between to get some great memories and make some fun treasures. We will review equipment, buy rocks, dig up our own rocks, and learn different ways to cut, break, polish, and clean different things we find.
Tumbling Quartz - Full Tutorial
This was a batch of mixed quartz that I tumbled. Quartz is a hard rock and takes a long time to tumble. For this reason and the length of video I did not show every check and reload during stage 1. I showed the steps and the process I used. This batch was tumbled for about 3.5 months. I am very happy with the results! Thanks for watching! Rocks tumbled were quartz, Smoky quartz, Rose Quartz, Cherry Quartz, Strawberry quartz, Rhodonite, Amethyst, Tourmaline in Quartz, Utah Quartz, Girasol Opal, and Aventurine.
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Tumbling Obsidian - Full Tutorial
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This is a recent batch of Obsidian that I tumbled and the process I use to get a pretty shine out of it. I really love working with this rock and the finished product is gorgeous. Due to length of video I did not include every weekly check in this video but did include several to give you an idea of the process used.
Tumbling Lemon Quartz - Full Tutorial
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This is a full 2 pound set of Lemon Quartz that I bought on Ebay. This isn't the man made Lemon Quartz. This is a natural rock brought in from Brazil. It wasn't quite a normal tumble but I really like how it turned out and they are unique rocks. Here is a link to the rough in this video: www.ebay.com/itm/325496778816?itmmeta=01HV850HTZ6BVEWXF0XFYW9HZQ&hash=item4bc91eb040:g:gY8AAOSw3f5jwJ17&itmp...
How I cut rocks for tumbling for cheap! Harbor Freight Tile Saw
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I found a used harbor freight tile saw on Facebook marketplace for 10 dollars! (Still only 50 brand new) I decided it would be great for cutting small rocks before rock tumbling. This is my review of the saw for tumbling purposes. For what I need its worked great once I got a decent lapidary blade! Any input would be great to see how others do it differently!
How to get a great shine with the Raytech Tumble Vibe - Full Tutorial start to finish
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This is a full tutorial of how I use my Raytech Tumble Vibe. I use this for rock tumbling from stage 2 through polish. I get really nice results and almost never change the recipe. If you find my info helpful I would love to know and always appreciate a like and subscribe. If you do things different or would like to add more details I would love to hear them
Rock Tumbling Labradorite and Rainbow Moonstone Full Tutorial Start to Finish
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This is a video showing the first batch of Labradorite I have ever attempted. This is a notoriously tough rock to tumble as the fracturing can get out of control but it's also a really gorgeous rock. I think I got some pretty good results overall. I also had some Rainbow Moonstone in the batch which is just a different kind of Labradorite. I'd love to hear how you have gotten good results with ...
How to slow down your Nat Geo Tumbler for cheap!
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This is a review of a cheap adjustable voltage power cable for the National Geographic Tumblers. It allows you to slow the tumbler down to the speed of any professional tumblers like a Lortone. This will work on any of their models but the one in the video is the Nat Geo Hobby Tumbler. I also tried it out on my Nat Geo Pro tumblers and it worked the exact same. Here is the Amazon link for the p...
Rock Tumbling Tiger's Eye - Full tutorial start to finish
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This is my method for rock tumbling Tiger's Eye from rough to final polish. I ran stage 1 for 16 cycles before I had enough to fill my vibratory tumbler for stage 2, 3, 4. I only show a few cycles of stage one because they are all very repetitive. Thanks for watching and let me know how you think they turned out! Like's, questions, and subscribes are always appreciated! Here are some specific r...
National Geographic Rock Tumbler Review
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National Geographic Rock Tumbler Review
Raytech TV-5 Vibratory Rock Tumbler Review
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Raytech TV-5 Vibratory Rock Tumbler Review
Rock tumbling Amethyst and Quartz Final Polish
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Rock tumbling Amethyst and Quartz Final Polish
How I organize my rock tumbling shop and what equipment I keep on hand
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How I organize my rock tumbling shop and what equipment I keep on hand
Welcome to my rock tumbling channel. What I hope to accomplish
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Welcome to my rock tumbling channel. What I hope to accomplish
Beautiful results.
Hi, I love your channel! I look forward to your videos. I am from Utah as well and was wondering where you recommend is the best spot to find quartz?
Textile guns also works well for cleaning between stages
How long have you been using this vibe? I was told that the raytech wasnt for rocks, i am curious and maybe a little concerned that i wasnt given good advice, lol
They have a model that has a drain hole in the bowl. That one is not for rocks. The model I have is for rocks and has been running flawlessly for a year
those washers actually work better if you put them on upside down
Nice how to. Thanks for sharing.
We use a TV-5 for burnishing silver and copper jewelry using stainless steel shot and pins. It’s a workhorse unit! The noise is considerable, so we put a 7 gallon pool chemical bucket over the top. Drill holes in it to disappate heat. If you decide to upgrade your setup, you can probably sell the TV-5 for at least $100 bucks. They’re great for small jewelers and shops.
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Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed. There will be plenty more coming
I so want to get one of these kind of Tumblers!
Nice tutorial! I've got a bunch of Glass Butte stuff and have been hesitant to tumble any, but you've given me inspiration to do so :) Thanks!
nice, I've always found tigers eye to be both beautiful and fascinating.
I have the newer 3lb model. Its basically the same. Only difference is the base is bigger. I hand polish on the last 2 steps because I fear breaking them.
I enjoy your videos , I have the same tumbler. Question, I get what I think is the polish grit in the fracture of some of my finished rocks I do burnish and use a brush but i seem to still get it , do you have any suggestions? Thanks
Thanks man
My neighbors would hate me if I got this lol.
I think you need more grit, not less. The first tumble needs 3 tablespoons of grit or it’s just not going to get smooth.
What size is that saw and what blade would you recommend for cutting rocks?
Thanks for the great video. We just purchased this tumbler. We are addicts of Rob Abram's Michigan Rocks videos. However, he uses a Lotto tumbler and we weren't sure if the process is the same. Turns out, you do things exactly the same. We really appreciate the step by step video. Really good job.
Plus, you can't even buy a lot-0 tumbler nowadays. Crazy!
Hello, Josh, i have to say that I like you channel and the fact that you and do this on a budget with your family. I do have a question for you though how did you learn how to tell the hardness and what kind of rock you have?
Well I'm by no means an expert but its mostly just knowing where and what I'm collecting or buying and using online resources to start from there. There are still times I run into small issues with running different hardness but as long as you're in the ballpark I haven't had much issue and stones that are known to be an issue like fluorite I will always do alone with other fluorite. Thanks for the kind words!
I love Obsidian. Near me there are small "Apache Tears, and between me and Lee Vining on the road to Yosemite there are giant globs of Obsidian. And then there is Davis Creek, border of California and Oregon, a whole forest with icicles and all kinds. I used to live in Ordervill, Utah...amazing rocks everywhere one looks!!! Well done!
Southern Utah has some really great stuff! Thanks for watching!
Awesome
Very nice. I really like the mahogany ones, followed closely by the snowflake ones. Unfortunately the colors for the rainbow ones aren't coming through on my computer monitor. May have to find some that I can see in person to appreciate what you see. Looking forward to your next video!
It is hard to get the right angles. They are a bit like labradorite in that it has to be perfect lighting and angle and its a quick flash of color but its a beautiful green sheen! Thanks so much for the kind words
They turned out amazing looking ! Thanks for sharing your process 😊
Have you had to remove a motor on your national geo tumbler yet? If so where did you find one for it?
I have not had a single issue with the motor but they are amazing to work with on warranties and they come with a full 2 year warranty if you haven't tried that
Great video!!! Ty
Thanks for watching!
Nice vid. I save every power pack I come across. Just ran to my stash and boom the 2nd one I pick up was 6v/2amp with the correct plug already on it. Worked perfectly. Now maybe my rocks won't be so bruised and fractured looking and I can start to get a shine I hope.
Good luck! Im very happy with the tumblers
I'm in Utah myself... Got a harbor freight tumbler just like that one for Christmas... It's been running non stop since.... I've only ever had the problem you're having... That's it... This thing allows me to polish a lot of my rocks without losing a lot of the texture on the rock itself... I'm not looking to turn them into polished river rock, completely rounded out and smooth... I've been nothing but impressed with the results of my rocks, and the machine....
I have been very happy with it as well. Its been trouble free once I figured out the balance issues. I haven't even broken a belt yet.
I just finished my 3rd tumble on the small Nat Geo. It works great and can see me upgrading to the larger barrels when I can. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I hate my NatGeo! Lid leaks, it’s a screw on lid and won’t stay tight while tumbling! The grit isn’t the best as you say.
Interesting. Is it possible the gasket got ripped? I have never had a single drop leak out of 5 different Nat Geo tumblers. Either way their customer service is great and they will fix it for you fast if you call or email them
It starts out looking like lemon bars and then becomes green grapes! They look really cool!
Either way I'm hungry now
Thanks for sharing, the stones are beautifully polished, great job👍
Thanks! Glad you could watch
What do you do with the rocks afterwards?
It really depends. I put the best ones aside to display and look at and the others I put in my flower beds. So really not much lol
It's beautiful!
Thank you! Its some of my favorite material
What happened to the peach moonstone? I noticed it disappeared.
I just never got any done with the first stage before I started stage two so they are in a box waiting for my next batch
Fantastic video 👍 The jasper with the red vain’s is gorgeous! All are beautiful ✌️🫶😃
Thank you! I'm partial to all of them. haha
I was just going to ask about the blade!!! Ty, great video
Thank you!
Wow, that sure does change the look of the rocks. I ordered some Mexican Crazy Lace Agate to tumble and some of them look pretty bland with just a hint of what patterns may be inside. Was thinking of trying to break them up a little with a hammer, but I think I will wait on that. I might know of someone with a tile saw that I might be able to borrow, or maybe just pick one up from Harbor Freight. Oh boy, my shopping list for there is getting longer! Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks so much! Its definitely a journey that gets more and more expensive
Hello, I think your results are good ! I have seen others cut rocks with a much more expensive saws and still get blade marks and chip offs towards the end of certain rock cuts that maybe are a little softer material. I use a Skil wet tile and once the blade went dull I went to harbor freight not wanting to wait for one to come in the mail. It was only $20 and cuts like better. Your cuts are amazing looking !
Thanks for watching! I've had fun with the saw for sure!
I'd cut some disks from some old butter bowl lids and make them same size as cylinders to be placed in all 3 friction points. Cleaning off the butter is optional, but it's gonna move better either way ! 😆
Great Idea!
Great video and the rocks turned out beautiful! My one concern is that it seems like you rinsed the grits down your sink drain, which would be a huge issue and would clog up the drains!
Thank you for watching! My little shop sink in the video is only used for rocks and drains into a 5 gallon bucket :)
Shew! I wasI wondering how your pipes weren't turning into concrete!
Great video. Currently only have a rotary tumbler and am still in the 120/220 stage after 2 weeks. I can definitely see how the vibratory tumbler speeds up the process!
It's really not necessary to own one at all but its great for impatient people like me
Hi again! I am afraid to usevthe heat as high as you do. Have you ever had any problems?
I have never had any issues with high heat but I would definitely not go from high heat and immediately spray them with cold water. As long as you let them cool naturally I don't see an issue although I have heard to not use heat on feldspar
I think I add to much water! Lol. On stagec3 I would have sprayed the barrel a few times!
Every batch is different. As long as the rocks are moving then you are good. I'm currently working on a rock that's been very hard to keep moist enough. Its literally taking 2-3 times the water I normally add. Each rock is just unique
Why wouldn’t you use the sonic cleaner after stage two please and thank you.
You absolutely could. I have just never found it necessary. It’s just quicker to do it by hand then to heat the sonic cleaner up every two days lol. I have only found it to be a must going in to polish. After 2 days of being used 220 grit is really not much different than 500 and I haven’t seen a problem with cross contamination
Thank you! I was thinking about, like, changing the gear size, but I couldn't remember if that would actually work the way I wanted it to, and I was actually looking for different sized gear sets and came across your video. 🤦 I totally should have known I could just get an adjustable voltage adapter. I guess I just thought they didn't make them anymore.
Glad I could help!
Oh, how I love Labradorite ! Thanks for sharing this...
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. I'm just getting started. As we start accumulating tools and supplies, we immediately learned to have organization.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and the kind comment :)
Those turned out nice. Some really interesting colors!
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
Those turned out nice. Do you ever finish them in a rotary tumbler? I'm just starting out and only have the National Geographic 2lb tumbler. Just wondering if I'll need to get a vibratory tumbler as well to end up with that nice of a result. Thank you!
You can finish them in a Nat Geo tumbler and get great results. Im working on a full tutorial for that exact tumbler right now but will probably be a couple months before its done. The main reason I prefer the vibratory is that its a lot faster but you can absolutely get good results with the rotary!
@@RockOnUtah Thank you for the information. Looking forward to seeing the tutorial.
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