Do all the rocks it comes with intended for one batch only? or do they need to be separated based on size and hardness?
1566918
Its a good idea to separate some of them obsidian was in mine and they just disappear if tumbled with quartz. They give you enough rocks for around 1 batch but some of them will come out poorly if all tumbled together.
1566919
All the rocks are intended for 1 batch. I was able to go out and find extras and add them to the same batch as I still had some room left. I found that after adding the rocks I had only filled it 1/2 full and the instructions stated 3/4 full so I added some more.
1566920
They are intended to be a single lot. They generally are all about they same hardness. It is best to use a range of sizes, where the smaller stones will help smooth and polish the larger stones surfaces.
1341792
No. they're separate so you can pick the styles to meet your needs. I chose several kinds to give me a variety. Love it.
1862250
They are shipped together & there is sufficient bamboo for each vase. You have to assemble it yourself & purchase your own rocks/gravel. Very easy & looks very nice. Since I purchased them the bamboo has grown very nicely.
312161
It does come with one sheet of detailed instructions. This stone is pretty much industructsble
1417098
No Rocks came with mine Elaine! It came with fasteners for the base to secure it in the earth. I use it as a birdbath and put a rock in it with an electric ice melt for winter watering! Good luck with squirrels! They are everywhere!
140546
rock size is limited due to tumbler size (obviously). Largest single stone I have polished was (it turns out) to be a stony meteorite 8x8x4 cm. All others were smaller. It takes a LONG time to do the polishing and multiple phases -- running about 3-4 weeks of constant tumbling in various grits. This is not an "easy" project, but worth while ultimately. JSH
356671
It comes with a nice size bag of regular rocks. I bought a 2 pound bag of black glass rocks and just sprinkled them over the other looks nice.
856949
Experience has taught me that the directions are more of a guide then a rule Depending on the stones condition and hardness experience will eventually guide you to what works best. I would recommend research online into polishing the type of stones you are working with then follow that guidance.
2246085
Yes this will polish rocks. I'm doing my first load now, and am on the final polish cycle. I used about a table spoon of coarse, then medium, pre-polish, and now polish. About 2 days for each step. It holds about 2.5 lbs of rock.
1748819
One stone for all...different acids for each that is all...just wipe off once tested...and good to go...all stones same just need different acids...cheaper ones are fine..no need for big fancy one...I use one stone to test all...just different acids..
1530958
Yeah if you want. It may be difficult though they are solid rocks. Different packages come with different size rocks. As long as long as they are all in there it should be fine.
2086925
Do not go by this picture... I got only one flat rock... I didn't know how to return things at the time and also they where bought for me as a gift.. Or I would have turned them... I will never order anything else in here for my practice...
1586649
What I purchased were single bones only. Not sure if this will help with your particular purchase.
1971971
Just had a wee play on a couple of beach pebbles which were pretty hard and not a problem. Keep speed down a little and keep dipping rock into water to keep tool cool as I believe over heating burrs can lead to loss of bond between diamond and burr. Rips into glass and shell with no problem. Note I used the larger diameter burr that was already in tool. Good luck from New Zealand
863600
This one claims to contain rocks to add to the process. I have not tried the other unit so I am not able to see a difference.
1866647
It comes with three sets of two in different grits. After that, you have to purchase separately, however I haven't found any that is made specifically for this attachment. I've been buying other brands and just cutting them to fit.
2183629
When mine arrived the knives and block were separate. Once I placed the knives in the block, I had no issue getting them out.