Funny, after watching this topic for a couple of years, I look at rocks differently. As we hike, I often think some of those I see would look really pretty polished but it's a National Park, do of course we leave them alone. Still nice to see yours get finished.
I'm a rock hound too, me and my Dad used to collect them wherever we traveled. I've never tumbled them. Looks interesting. I bet they are some real pretty ones. Can't wait to see the outcome. Have a great week. Y'all keep warm up there. Kinda chilly lol
I have to say that I think you could make a video on paint drying and I would watch it, and be amazed at how fast it is drying. Now I want to polish rocks. You are a bad influence Joe! ;)
When I was still tumbling rocks I'd do a "tumble wash" between grits - because I'm basically lazy. Just water, no grit, no fillers. I'd run it for 1-2 hours (or whenever I remembered it), rinse off the rocks a couple of times with fresh water then onto the next grit. If I was on the 400-500 grit grind before the polish I'd let it run over night. Never had any issues with cross contamination. BTW, I always used cerium oxide rather than aluminum oxide or tin oxide. More expensive but it gave a superior polish. Worth every penny!
Joe here in NC people were mowing grass on the 19 th of January,, on the 20 th it finally got below 32 degrees for the first time this year,, I went coyote hunting on the 17 th and when I got home found two deer ticks buried up on my stomach
I woke up at 3am, turned your video on! Said to my Heavenly Father, I get it, life is a giant rock tumbler,not a box of chocolates! How many more times do I need tumbled! LOL who’s toothbrush did you use to clean those rock with? LOL! I’m going back to bed!
@@adirondackhunter7501 no the one I'm referring to is the one for canning apple sauce or tomato juice I guess I didn't word it right I meant to say canning colander
NorthernSeclusion ok only been following your channel for 2 weeks now. I will see if I can find It , never heard of this type of hobby. Have a Good Evening
I have never tried the Petoskey stones but someone sent me some last year. I may try doing them after this batch. I will want plastic media and will more than likely only do one day in step 2, no step one and then mainly start with step 3. Some places say to add molasses to the slurry to slow things down. I will not know until I try.
love the video Joe God bless and as always have a beautiful day
Only thing more boring than polishing rocks is watching someone polish rocks... inexplicably I loved every second of it.
I'm looking forward to seeing him polish them by hand. From 80 to 2000 grit if possible, and piece by piece.
Those rocks are so beautiful Joe! 👍👍👍💯💯💯
Thanks for the video and sharing one of your hobbies.
I agree with you about the plastic pellets. Thanks for all your tips for us just starting out tumbling!
Now you got my wife talking about getting a rock tumbler. This could be fun Joe. Thanks for showing me.
Watching joe polish rocks. Better than what’s on tv
Funny, after watching this topic for a couple of years, I look at rocks differently. As we hike, I often think some of those I see would look really pretty polished but it's a National Park, do of course we leave them alone. Still nice to see yours get finished.
I'm a rock hound too, me and my Dad used to collect them wherever we traveled. I've never tumbled them. Looks interesting. I bet they are some real pretty ones. Can't wait to see the outcome. Have a great week. Y'all keep warm up there. Kinda chilly lol
Joe said "media". My day is complete. Hi Melissa!!
I have to say that I think you could make a video on paint drying and I would watch it, and be amazed at how fast it is drying. Now I want to polish rocks. You are a bad influence Joe! ;)
Paula Warwick - I won 1st 🏅 place,
in a paint drying watch marathon 😀
@@davemi00 LOL
Great video I find this very interesting I can’t wait to see the finished product.
I might get this for a grandson. Thanks for another great video.
When I was still tumbling rocks I'd do a "tumble wash" between grits - because I'm basically lazy. Just water, no grit, no fillers. I'd run it for 1-2 hours (or whenever I remembered it), rinse off the rocks a couple of times with fresh water then onto the next grit. If I was on the 400-500 grit grind before the polish I'd let it run over night. Never had any issues with cross contamination.
BTW, I always used cerium oxide rather than aluminum oxide or tin oxide. More expensive but it gave a superior polish. Worth every penny!
Great idea and good advice. Thank you.
I like watching your and your videos you do nice things on them
You have me looking for rocks for you now. 😂. See what I can do for you from Northern Manitoba. Stay safe guys.
They look great 👍
You are the Man I love it take care later :)
You got me into this hobby from a post several years ago. Really enjoy it. I give many to a friend who makes jewelry. Be well
@korzym nope
I could care less about a carbon footprint.
Loved it! I gather rock at The Crater of Diamonds, just need to get into tumbling.
Sweet crocs bro!
I think this batch loos very good.
Joe here in NC people were mowing grass on the 19 th of January,, on the 20 th it finally got below 32 degrees for the first time this year,, I went coyote hunting on the 17 th and when I got home found two deer ticks buried up on my stomach
Can’t wait to see
Joe , hello ! Have you ever thought of breaking colored bottles and tumbling those. Inland sea glass looks very pretty. 👍👍😊
I have never done that yet. I have watched where people did and it can look nice.
Ok Joe, start the bidding for a Farm house rock, made by Joe.....lol
Can you make be a few drawer pulls with those - thanks!!
I want that too! That would look awesome!
love it!
Joe I dont ever recall you saying what you do with the rocks when finished please share.
I posted a video on just this subject about a year ago that explains what you are asking.
Does Melissa know you're using her tooth brush to clean the rocks LOL
My goodness that is cold!
This seems like a relaxing hobby. Sometimes I watch those videos of guys building dioramas. They could really use some polished stones in those.
I woke up at 3am, turned your video on! Said to my Heavenly Father, I get it, life is a giant rock tumbler,not a box of chocolates! How many more times do I need tumbled! LOL who’s toothbrush did you use to clean those rock with? LOL! I’m going back to bed!
What do you do with your rocks, the beach is full of them here, all colors shapes and sizes!
Good heck - what's Melissa watching?? (It sounds awesome!) ;)
It was the LSU game.
NorthernSeclusion Go Tigers:))
What do you do with the polished rocks?
...GOOD ONE...
Was there a movie playing in the back ground.? I could hear screams
That was the LSU football game. Lol.
Oh ok lol! Did Melissa's team win?
Tell the truth Joe, that was Melissa's tooth brush you were using!
Lol.
@@NorthernSeclusion I was thinking the same thing, especially after telling chubby kitty to pee all over his clothes! lol
Please note.....
Joe did not deny it!
HAHA
Hi joe great little vid. Do you lacquer them or varnish them.
How do they get so shiny
They will come out of the 4th and final step all polished. No lacquer or anything.
@@NorthernSeclusion thanks for replying to me . All the best joe
Try using a colander to do your rocks cause of small holes if you want to save the little ones just a idea
Kenny, you must have missed the part literately a couple of mins in when he used one..
@@adirondackhunter7501 no the one I'm referring to is the one for canning apple sauce or tomato juice I guess I didn't word it right I meant to say canning colander
What's that noise in the background?
Melissa watching the LSU championship game.
really like ur vids and im sure as i see the likes others like watching someone polish boring ass rocks but some dont go to the tent
How do you pick your rocks
I am always looking.
Hello joe, joe what is melissa you tube channel called? Thankyou for all the awsome great videos Joe. Yall take care and be safe sir
th-cam.com/channels/B1Q5RfyT5HK9uIliNtXotw.html There are no videos there yet but there will be.
@@NorthernSeclusion thankyou joe for answering sir.
What do you do with them!!?.
I posted a video on just that subject about a year ago.
What is the purpose for polishing rocks??
I posted a video on just this subject about a year ago that explains what you are asking.
NorthernSeclusion ok only been following your channel for 2 weeks now. I will see if I can find It , never heard of this type of hobby. Have a Good Evening
What do you do with all those stones you have processed?
I posted a video on just this subject about a year ago that explains what you are asking.
Joe, Is there any kind of Rocks you cannot use? like Sandstone or Limestone
You can not tumble real soft stone. Both sandstone and limestone would just become slurry.
I have never tried the Petoskey stones but someone sent me some last year. I may try doing them after this batch. I will want plastic media and will more than likely only do one day in step 2, no step one and then mainly start with step 3. Some places say to add molasses to the slurry to slow things down. I will not know until I try.
@@NorthernSeclusion well you've got me and my wife interested in it. We'll give it a try
Why ???????
1 lol