Top 8 Beginner Rock Tumbling Mistakes

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Michigan Rocks

Michigan Rocks

Жыл бұрын

Are you having trouble with your rock tumbler? Trying to figure out why your rocks aren't getting shiny? I have about a dozen years of experience helping people learn to tumble rocks and troubleshooting their problems. Let me help you figure out what you might be doing wrong. There might even be a tip or two in this list for more experienced tumblers.
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@user-dx6in7lu4q
@user-dx6in7lu4q 11 ай бұрын
This was a good over all review I'll share it with the Rock Club members who are new and trying to choose where to begin. We're pretty much on the same page with just those couple difference in how I load and the amt. of grit. And nice this is all about using the Rotary tumbler all the way. The only thing I can add for anyone else reading is; IF you do have a failure and it happens; you can start over and while your rock will be smaller you can achieve a good result in the end. Thanks again. A great resource.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 11 ай бұрын
That's a good tip, Margie. I wish I would have remembered to include that because it's a question I get from time to time. People seem to think that they can mess up their rocks beyond repair, but that would be extremely difficult to do.
@user-dx6in7lu4q
@user-dx6in7lu4q 11 ай бұрын
I hope to have some pix to share to prove that coming up.
@rainigilmore3723
@rainigilmore3723 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video (and GO BLUE!)
@kamilgrochla6192
@kamilgrochla6192 10 ай бұрын
​@@MichiganRocksDid you have long time ago jeleweery makers in poland
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 10 ай бұрын
@@kamilgrochla6192 I don't know anyone personally from Poland. I have never been to Poland either.
@kimberleysmith5876
@kimberleysmith5876 Жыл бұрын
Is anyone going to mention the cool stop motion rock number transitions? That was a lot of work! Great video!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Lots of people mentioned that. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
@linden4372
@linden4372 Жыл бұрын
Oh no, not your wife’s toothbrush! 😂 you’re a great teacher, helping us and having some fun. Nice editing, by the way!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@OntarioRob
@OntarioRob Жыл бұрын
You were kind enough to give me a lengthy & very detailed plan to follow for the entire process. I do everything you've just talked about in this video, so I know I'm doing it right. I did, however, start my 1st stage with 46/70 grit & made my 2nd stage 60/90 grit. It's an extra step, but I'm really pleased with the results. This is definitely not the hobby for someone who's impatient. Another thing I try to do is keep all the rocks in the barrel the same hardness or at least close to it. The best thing I've done is ignore the tumbling instructions & asked you for the advice I needed to start my hobby. Thanks again, Rob. You've made tumbling very enjoyable for me
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I finish most of my batches with a vibratory tumbler and I don't find that it's all that important to tumble rocks of the same hardness. I have a feeling that it's more important with rotary tumblers. What advantage do you see by adding a 60/90 step after 46/70? I've never heard on anyone doing that.
@mitchellmajor8984
@mitchellmajor8984 Жыл бұрын
I need help in tumble polishing BLACK CORAL from Maui. Have a Hawaii State license to harvest the coral. I need direction. Thank you Mitchell Major
@OntarioRob
@OntarioRob Жыл бұрын
@Michigan Rocks I used to polish metal bumpers for a living & once in a while I'd come across a bumper that needs a very coarse grit belt. I tried moving down to a finer grit belt & it removed all the coarse grit lines from the previous belt. Once the blemish is out, it took forever to buff the grit lines out, so it's that theory I'm using. So far, I'm getting great results. Tumbling rocks of the same hardness just makes it easier to move the majority of the batch to the next step. Keep in mind that I'm just using my common sense. If you're tumbling rocks that are a 7 on the hardness scale, they're all done around the same time. I've rarely set some aside & added rocks. My 1st step lasts a minimum of 2 week. If there's the slightest imperfection, the 2nd step of 60/90 takes care of that for me. The 60/90 step runs for about 7 days & the results are great, but I don't recommend starting out with smaller rocks or throwing in some softer rocks. The first 2 stages really grind them down to a very smooth feel. No blemishes, cracks, spawls or the like either. The first 2 steps do an incredible job
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery Жыл бұрын
Ditto. Absolutely. Well said BFBR
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I haven't tumbled coral, except fossilized coral, so I can't help you out. Sorry.
@BonesFPV
@BonesFPV 7 ай бұрын
3:18 I appreciate your humour. Today my first rock tumbler arrived. I've wanted to try this for like 40+ years. My twin barrel has now been going around in circles for about 6 hours with various local rocks collected from Port Macquarie beaches. Thanks for all your videos - I feel well prepared.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 7 ай бұрын
Good luck, I hope they turn out great!
@charlieinabox1164
@charlieinabox1164 Ай бұрын
How did they turn out?
@BonesFPV
@BonesFPV Ай бұрын
@@charlieinabox1164 dull, but got a second batch almost ready! :)
@largent45
@largent45 Жыл бұрын
That was a great tutorial. All of your tutorials are really great with hands on and real life examples. Thanks Rob!
@recoveryrocksMN
@recoveryrocksMN Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 💯
@betojdesigns
@betojdesigns Жыл бұрын
Rob, you are the King of tumbling. Hands down. I point anyone who expresses interest in tumbling in your direction. Love the clever different color numbers in the rocks before each tip. That must have taken a bit of time to prepare 😊.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Yeah, those animations took a couple days. I was happy with how they turned out though, so it was worth the effort.
@emmikate
@emmikate 6 ай бұрын
I love how this is a video that I just rewatch every month or so
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 6 ай бұрын
I love that too. Watch all you want!
@lisapfeiffer4053
@lisapfeiffer4053 Жыл бұрын
Bravo! Your tutorial on rock tumbling is the perfect complement to all those instructions that don't seem to care what your stones look like when the cycle is finished. Thanks for your care and attention to what really matters.
@recoveryrocksMN
@recoveryrocksMN Жыл бұрын
Ditto
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lisa!
@mikek4443
@mikek4443 Жыл бұрын
One thing you have taught me is the need for patience, thank you for all your advice and help
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Yep, that's a big thing. It gets easier with every batch.
@seattledoug1342
@seattledoug1342 Жыл бұрын
3:20 "I use my wife's toothbrush" Very funny.
@markattardo
@markattardo Жыл бұрын
Rob knows tumbling! These instructions will get you awesome results👍👍 The chapter markers must have taken a good long while to make!! Great stuff Rob
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that part took forever, but it's kind of fun to do.
@morganwright6388
@morganwright6388 Жыл бұрын
Along your point about choosing the right rocks to tumble, one thing I eventually learned was that regardless of the type of rock (chert, granite, quartz, etc..), the shape and characteristics of the rock matters as well. One thing I had to learn was that if a rock has a big hole or crack in it, well then that rock is going to end up being pretty small by the time I moved it to the second stage. Thanks for the great info. Your videos are where I go to if I ever run into a problem or need more information. Thanks for the help!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
That's very true. Depending on the crack, sometimes I'll break the rock along the crack to eliminate it.
@morganwright6388
@morganwright6388 Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks I take a lot of my rocks to the tile saw before putting them in the tumbler. It saves a lot of time on the first stage.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I don't do much pre-grinding, but I will take very nice rocks to the saw or grinder after a few weeks in the tumbler if they need a little extra attention.
@susanjane4784
@susanjane4784 Жыл бұрын
Love your numbering animations! And the sound effects! Nice to have something different and cute.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I feel like this sort of video can get a bit dull, so I tried to spice it up.
@bornofashes
@bornofashes Жыл бұрын
Those stop-motion transitions were really clever. Great job!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wwright8119
@wwright8119 7 ай бұрын
You know Rob, you really put it all together well in this video. The RTH has greatly appreciated your advice over the years and your instructional document (as well as Chuck's advice) was foundational for my personal understanding of how to properly tumble rocks, saving me hundreds of hours and dollars in the process. Thank you!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, I spent a long time planning this one and a long time making those darn animations.
@salishseaquest7952
@salishseaquest7952 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, Rob. You did a great job -- kept it interesting and fun.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I tried to.
@salishseaquest7952
@salishseaquest7952 Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks You succeeded.
@georgestickles9594
@georgestickles9594 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob great info, I find myself guilty of not running long enough in the first stage, that being said I've had pretty good luck getting a good shine ( been running mostly quartz and chert so far, but have done a few others) thanks again for all the tips only been tumbling since September on fifth batch now.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
The more you tumble, the easier it is to be patient. If you really like those perfect rocks, patience is what it takes. But if you don't mind a few flaws, you can sure save some time.
@suzettecalleja3122
@suzettecalleja3122 Жыл бұрын
Nancy, Rob stole your toothbrush to clean his rocks. Love the stop action. A lot of work went into making the video, along with the great sound effects. Very through explanation, can tell you were a teacher.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Hey! Shhhhh... What are you doing? You're going to get me in trouble!
@toddbrewer683
@toddbrewer683 4 ай бұрын
Video of Excellence! Thank you, now a permanent reference in my library. Sometimes a refresher of the basics is ALWAYS great to have on hand.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, Todd. I have a lot of tumbling videos here, so you might find something else you like.
@soul_adventurist
@soul_adventurist Жыл бұрын
That was an excellent summary of pretty much every tumbling video you’ve made! And the editing was phenomenal ❤ I took your advice and bought the good grit. Tomorrow, I will take my first batch out of it’s 2nd week of Stage 1. I’m excited to see the results after the 1st week turned out so well. I really do appreciate the knowledge and humor you bring into your videos. Again, thank you so much for all you do for the rockhounding community ❤
@soul_adventurist
@soul_adventurist Жыл бұрын
I forgot to add that I really like the clear end on the barrel. I imagined the turning looked that way, but the visual certainly shows the importance of spacing. Thanks!
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I agree wholeheartedly
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Don't expect as much change in the second week. The first week knocks the sharp edges off and they show the most change. After that, it's a little more slow going.
@soul_adventurist
@soul_adventurist Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks just took them out of tumbler. The one I’m most interested in has revealed a lot more cracks. I’m considering not putting it back in. I’m afraid they will just get deeper. All the others looking good though.
@lorettamartinez2144
@lorettamartinez2144 8 ай бұрын
Omg I have gotten all my supplies from The Rock Shed and since then all my rocks have polished. Omg it took me a year before I got a nice polish ! Thank you so so much for all your wonderful advice! Yay!!!!!! I did it !!! 🎉
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 8 ай бұрын
I continue to be surprised at how many people are using low quality polish, or what I consider to be pre-polish. It's a shame because good polish doesn't even cost more. I'm glad you've got it figured out.
@lorettamartinez2144
@lorettamartinez2144 8 ай бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Well as a beginner in tumbling rocks I didn’t know much of anything. I started with what came with my tumbler. Realizing it wasn’t working I started researching KZfaq tutorials. Which brought me to your videos. After researching I learned . It’s not that I wanted cheap stuff. I also didn’t research enough before I started …I don’t know about anyone else . But that is my reasoning?
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 8 ай бұрын
@@lorettamartinez2144 A lot of people are in the same situation. They just don't know any better. It's a shame that so much poor quality polish is for sale.
@tulazaz
@tulazaz 21 күн бұрын
Now that I’m ready to set up my new and first rock tumbler, I knew I could find the perfect how-to video by you to get me started. Thanks Rob! Some of the rocks I’m tumbling are Potomac Marble, which is what the pillars in statuary hall of the Capitol building are made of. It isn’t actually marble, but a very hard conglomerate with a grey or red substrate. The creek I find them in, behind my local grocery, also runs along an old abandoned mine of it. The cut and polished specimens I’ve seen are beautiful, but have never seen tumbled pieces. Can’t wait to see the end results! So glad I watched you first!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 20 күн бұрын
Hopefully it tumbles well. Conglomerates are made of different minerals, so they can sometimes be tricky.
@LucyGirlCavapoo
@LucyGirlCavapoo Жыл бұрын
The toothbrush comment made me laugh out loud. 😂
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you didn't have a mouth full of Vernors or something.
@garyfritzges6710
@garyfritzges6710 Жыл бұрын
Very informative and helpful thank you!
@tammychriscoe2726
@tammychriscoe2726 Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Good, I'm glad you found it useful.
@Algorhythmz
@Algorhythmz Жыл бұрын
You make a great teacher, Rob. I enjoyed this video very much and I learned quite a bit. I'm about half way down the rabbit hole, I still have to decide if I want to purchase or go the DIY route as I oft prefer. I'm looking forward to tumbling this spring! Thank you as always for sharing this great content :)
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it. I'm not sure if you can save too much money making your own tumbler, but it might give you more satisfaction to know you made it yourself.
@theresabarwell9831
@theresabarwell9831 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information. I have my first batch of rocks in the tumbler and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get them nice and shiny. I have made several mistakes that I can now correct for the next batch. I'm hooked! :)
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad I could help you out!
@trevorallen2274
@trevorallen2274 Жыл бұрын
Another great tutorial. Some of the finest if not the finest on the internet. I don't think you fully appreciate the number of people you have helped and will help in the future.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I have an idea. I read these comments and have had a lot of people thank me. It's always nice when people take the time to do that.
@obieobrien5883
@obieobrien5883 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob! Your tutorial worked beautifully! I haven’t had a bad bunch since..!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
That's what I like to hear, Obie!
@agatebeauties
@agatebeauties Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video! So much great advice from experience. The best thing I ever did for tumbling was keeping my agates in the first stage for at least 2 weeks. Thanks for sharing!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Try going longer. Check them every week and pull out the perfectly smooth ones. Start the second stage when you have enough perfect ones to fill the barrel. If you like them after two weeks, you'll love them after two months.
@jennyromano9449
@jennyromano9449 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. I’ve tumbled rocks about 3 times now and made plenty of mistakes. So, having that background also helps with understanding the importance of your advice and also you are exceptional at tumbling rocks, so I’m going to go along with all your advice! I hope to give my elementary students some tumbled rocks by the end of the school year as presents, so I better get to it!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Yep, that's not much time when it comes to rock tumbling. Good luck!
@MrRockkollector
@MrRockkollector Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob! This is a much-needed video. I can't count the number of people on Facebook who ask the same questions about why they are not getting good tumbling results. I agree with all of the points that you make in your video. I'll probably start linking to it when people (usually newbies) ask the typical questions about the problems they are having.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
That's why I made this video. I get a lot of very vague questions from beginners who just say something like, "I just took my first batch out of polish and they're not shiny. What did I do wrong?" As you know, that requires a lot of questions in return just to start making a guess. Often, I spend time asking follow up questions, and then never even get a response. From now on, I'll just point people here.
@1949lwd
@1949lwd Жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful video. Saw 2 mistakes I have been making! Thanks for your great work!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
That's great, I hope it helps!
@hubrigant
@hubrigant Жыл бұрын
I'm actually about to start recovering from following the manufacturer's instructions. The tiny tumbler my wife gave me for Christmas came with a small bag of rocks to start with. By the time the 2nd stage was finished, about half of the original volume was gone and there was nothing in the manual about adding something for cushioning. As a result, by the time I got through the 3rd phase most of the rocks had chipped and some had broken into smaller chunks with sharp edges. The ceramic filler I bought just arrived so I'll be re-running from 2nd through the polish soon.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I bought a National Geographic tumbler just to do a video about it. I did one video where I followed the directions and had results about like what you described. Then I ran another batch doing it my way and they turned out pretty good. Your next batch should be better.
@OntarioRob
@OntarioRob Жыл бұрын
Can I make a recommendation ? Run your new ceramic media by itself with some 60/90 grit just to smooth out the sharper edges before you add it to your stage 2,3 or 4th stages. Makes a big difference. Good luck
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Good suggestion. Thanks for adding it.
@OntarioRob
@OntarioRob Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocksAnything to help the viewers
@sabrinahunter6673
@sabrinahunter6673 11 ай бұрын
I am 3 days in tumbling my very first batch and i did use ceramic media in the first stage. I like to experiment so i will see how they turn out.
@kellyhollingsworth6100
@kellyhollingsworth6100 Жыл бұрын
The only way you are going to get good results tumbling granite is leave it in the ground or landscape rock. Just plan on using it in your fish tank, pond, or fountain where the water can hide all the undercutting. Have a great weekend, see you in the next one, happy hounding.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
We're on the same page with granite. Beautiful rock. Horrible for tumbling.
@donnalantz7981
@donnalantz7981 Жыл бұрын
All awesome tips for the best polish. And I also but my grits from the same place as you. You do amazing work .
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Donna.
@dgrove02bakeredu
@dgrove02bakeredu Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, you’re the best!!!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@coyotewacker
@coyotewacker Жыл бұрын
Thank you ,I’ve been tumbling for quite a while now an it’s always fun an informative to watch you ,, plus you have great spots to find rocks !
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Yep, your name is memorable, so I remember you commenting for awhile.
@colotzin9
@colotzin9 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Guide, as always. I enjoyed the part of filling the barrel differently and using a transparent lid to show how it works.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I got that idea from rocktumbler.com. It's fun to see what's going on inside.
@Ghodzilla
@Ghodzilla Жыл бұрын
love your channel Rob, I'm just getting into this hobby but have boxes and boxes of rocks collected over the years
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You'd better get busy then!
@zhmw
@zhmw Жыл бұрын
I learned the hard way, the first stage takes more than a week. So glad I found your youtube channel, your tips are very helpful.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people learn that way. Hopefully my videos can save some people that frustration.
@berjo77
@berjo77 Жыл бұрын
Good evening! It’s been a while since I’ve stopped by, but I think of all the things I’ve learned and worked out with your advice. Great drill down to the basics, and I’ve only missed (or messed) a few things this past year, as I’ve followed your advice. On point! Thanks for the work, love that demure plaque back there on your wall.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Did you catch my unboxing video of the plaque? That video was much more fun than this one.
@Sharla1213
@Sharla1213 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I feel prepared to dive in!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 8 ай бұрын
Great!
@dianelandry4643
@dianelandry4643 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video! I've been tumbling for a few years with mixed results. This really helped. Hope to get all great results from now on 😊
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Great, I hope your next batch is better.
@elvis_ismyking530
@elvis_ismyking530 Жыл бұрын
Learned some new stuff. Thank you!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@LadyYoop
@LadyYoop Жыл бұрын
I don't watch a bunch of these type, but I do pass them on to folks that do this....and they LOVE them!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
If you don't have a tumbler, there's not much of a reason to watch these. I make the beach ones for you, Donna.
@LadyYoop
@LadyYoop Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks And those I love...esp U.P. here! But seriously...I do pass these to folks that LOVE them!
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery Жыл бұрын
I couldn't tell you how much this has helped me and my other channel recovery Rocks MN, dude, Rob, thanks man!! I've reamped basically everything I had been doing, I even stopped a few things due to the tips & tricks you've shared with us. I've shared this video as well. Thank u sir
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I'm glad to help!
@davidshepherd2075
@davidshepherd2075 Жыл бұрын
I also use my wife's toothbrush. Haha. That made me smile
@IvanLopez-zh3xz
@IvanLopez-zh3xz Жыл бұрын
Great episode for all of us!!!!!! Killing it man. Thank you!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ivan.
@MsGryphon123
@MsGryphon123 Жыл бұрын
This was a great tutorial! Thank you for all of your excellent content. It's a real joy to watch your channel. Thanks!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Ms. Gryphon.
@briancoulomb
@briancoulomb Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@abcdef-kq2zg
@abcdef-kq2zg Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have never tumbled stones, but may invest in one soon. This video has helped me.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I have videos showing the whole process too.
@wyomingadventures
@wyomingadventures Жыл бұрын
Great to know about the aluminum oxide. I have it in 1000. But now I'm going to try 8,000. I did learn from you that stages take longer than the book that came with my tumbler. I do a mixture of sizes. I've only tumbled 6 to 7 hardness so far. I haven't tried Obsidian because I'm not sure about trying it yet. Thanks Rob you're videos are very helpful!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Obsidian is really difficult to tumble in a rotary tumbler from what I've heard. You need to run it for really long periods of time in the final stages. I have a video on how to do it in a rotary tumbler. That's actually pretty easy.
@aroradreem
@aroradreem 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!! You've cleared up some mysteries for me as I work on my first couple of batches. This is a huge help. I had no clue what I was doing wrong.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 ай бұрын
I get so many vague questions from people trying to figure out what they were doing wrong, that I made this video. It's been really helpful for me too so I don't have to ask a bunch of questions trying to figure out where the problem is.
@sandmaker
@sandmaker Жыл бұрын
Good tips and they were all good. Thanks for sharing.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@dancrites453
@dancrites453 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very educational & entertaining. Keep sending people your way on KZfaq. Keep up the good work. Think Spring...
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
It snowed here today which made it a little harder to think spring. I had been thinking spring pretty steady before that.
@adamderdzikowski1571
@adamderdzikowski1571 Жыл бұрын
Great educational material. Thanks a lot.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@mollyv8b705
@mollyv8b705 6 ай бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!!! Thank you so much!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@Nikkisavage100
@Nikkisavage100 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, you are the king of rocks !
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Woo-hoo!
@BlackHills68
@BlackHills68 9 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this tutorial. Thank You Rob! I like your straight forward approach with a little fun inserted here and there.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 9 ай бұрын
Thanks, I get very vague questions from people asking why their rocks didn't get shiny. It's really hard to answer those without a lot of information, so I made this with the most common problems I see.
@ruthchapman3847
@ruthchapman3847 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, learned some new things that I will be changing to. Thank you
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Great!
@UnmaskingTheMachine
@UnmaskingTheMachine 9 ай бұрын
I've been doing one to two months for my first stage then two weeks each for the final stages which I'm very pleased with. Thank you sir
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 9 ай бұрын
I'm glad I could help!
@stuartmacfarlane4059
@stuartmacfarlane4059 10 ай бұрын
Great videos - many thanks for all your advice.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 10 ай бұрын
Your'e welcome!
@sashakys
@sashakys Жыл бұрын
great advice! thank you
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@staceymcmahan5016
@staceymcmahan5016 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful tutorial! I havent bought a tumbler yet and like learning the do's and don't's before jumping in. Thank you
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 6 ай бұрын
That's exactly what I did and I had pretty good results right off the bat.
@glennwright8355
@glennwright8355 Жыл бұрын
I love these transitions so much like something straight out of the show Chowder :)
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of Chowder, but it must be awesome!
@glennwright8355
@glennwright8355 Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks it’s a cartoon from the early 2000s about cooking food, the main character an apprentice cook named Chowder a cat person kid :)
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Oh, thanks.
@joshuaglaude1549
@joshuaglaude1549 Жыл бұрын
Taking the kids to our first rock/crystal/fossil show or expo. Whatever you want to call it. Don't have a tumbler but they love that kind of stuff.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@reddog-ex4dx
@reddog-ex4dx Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob!
@anotherluckydad
@anotherluckydad Жыл бұрын
Great show! Thanks for sharing your genius.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I thing genius is going a bit too far. Experience is probably a better term.
@Parry635
@Parry635 Жыл бұрын
Again, bravo. Great video. Learned something else.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Great, that was my goal.
@lindaprisk2254
@lindaprisk2254 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ole Wise One...I really needed this. I was really getting frustrated and wanting to reach out to you but your tips will head me in the right direction. Thank You!!!!!!!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@kirstencorby8465
@kirstencorby8465 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a very thorough video. TFS!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I hope it helps you out.
@nhrockaholic6038
@nhrockaholic6038 Жыл бұрын
You’re awesome! Thanks
@lisamills-wv6nc
@lisamills-wv6nc 11 ай бұрын
My kids bought me a rock tumbler for my birthday! Thank you so much for the tumbling tutorial videos! I feel it's going to make my 1st batch a better success! 😊
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 11 ай бұрын
Happy birthday!
@lisamills-wv6nc
@lisamills-wv6nc 11 ай бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Thanks! It was on the 4th of July! 😊
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 11 ай бұрын
@@lisamills-wv6nc Better than Christmas.
@tiffanymcgillie7114
@tiffanymcgillie7114 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! And I liked the stop-motion countdown very much!
@janehelbert7551
@janehelbert7551 Жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jane.
@nighredemption
@nighredemption Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't have learned how to tumble if it weren't for Rob. I was lost and frustrated when I bought my first tumbler.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I get a lot of questions from people who are frustrated or disappointed with their first attempt. They tend to ask vague questions like, "I just pulled my rocks out of the tumbler and they're not shiny. What did I do wrong?" Now I can point them toward this video. It's my mission to un-frustrate people
@therandomman4441
@therandomman4441 Жыл бұрын
In your last post I made a mention of the polish stage and I'm putting together a video. 1 tbl spn of polish and a half cup water. I can say that the results are amazing.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
In a three pound rotary barrel?
@recoveryrocksMN
@recoveryrocksMN Жыл бұрын
Absolutely patience pays off!! I have 4 going now and I wish I had 8 lol, I have to say, your content is very helpful 4 us beginners. Great tips! Thanks Rob
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Yep, I know the feeling of always wanting just one more tumbler. My big homemade tumbler finally has me satisfied.
@recoveryrocksMN
@recoveryrocksMN Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks I saw that and I ran the idea by my son, he's in a pre engineering school here in the Twin Cities and he has an idea 💡 along with mine and I think when I get back from my motorcycle trip to Milwaukee in end of May/June, we are going to build one, similar to your design, but we've got a trick up our sleeve so to speak, can't wait to compare and I really can't wait to tumble more than say 1lb at a time lol, it really isn't much in the grand scheme of things, I have red solo.cups full of flat cut agates and other rocks, just waiting to be tumbled, it's a shame, but I believe itll.always be like that, we will always have an abundance of rock ratio, n e ways, dont want to ramble on too long, appreciate the heck out of the tips and tricks Rob. Thank you sir
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Let me know when you get that tumbler built. I can't wait to see your addition.
@recoveryrocksMN
@recoveryrocksMN Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks absolutely, it's in the works. I will be proud to show you when we get it done. It'll be a few months, we got projects going in every area of our lives and we do martial arts as well, busy. I had a small haul today while out rockhounding, it was in the 20's and very windy, but I've been able to figure out a way of finding rocks in the winter, I honestly don't see anyone else oit doing what I do too much in my area, it's basically all to myself and whoever I bring out, I found alot of smalls today and a cooler full of cuttable rocks. I really need to find a scab machine, I think that's my next project maybe purchase one, but how does one buy one of those on a budget lol, used one are close to $700. If u have any ideas on that topic, a scab machine, I wouldn't necessarily need a large scale tumbler if I could polish and shape these stones with a scab... got the juices flowing now, all I can think about
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I don't have a great suggestion for you. They're expensive machines. You could think about getting a flat lap instead. I don't like them as much for making cabs, but if you're just polishing rocks, it would be a good alternative. It's "cab" by the way. That's short for "cabochon", one of those domed rocks used in jewelry. Do you watch Agate Dad? He's in Minnesota too. He has a flat lap and made lots of videos using it to polish Lake Superior agates before he got a cab machine. He also has a discount code for buying one.
@MrNadda
@MrNadda Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial video! You make rocktumbling fun and informative. It is a thrill to watch your videos. I've learned so much about tumbling rocks. I'm excited to watch your upcoming rockhound videos for the season, so manny cool rocks at the beach in Michigan 🙂
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I'm excited to get out of the house and onto the beach!
@paulpopa8468
@paulpopa8468 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video with some excellent tips.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Paul.
@michelleelle4622
@michelleelle4622 Ай бұрын
Just recently started my tumbling journey. Your video has helped me a lot! Thank you for this video!!!!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Ай бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad to help.
@michelleelle4622
@michelleelle4622 29 күн бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Yep, I ended up starting my first batch over again. I “should” be fairly close to my first batch being done… should be 🤣
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 29 күн бұрын
@@michelleelle4622 Good luck!
@danderth
@danderth Жыл бұрын
Great lesson, and that opening gave me a good chuckle.
@markpelzer725
@markpelzer725 10 ай бұрын
Just learning. Your awesome sir. Thank you. Probably saved me years of mistakes.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 10 ай бұрын
I hope so!
@graniterunner5129
@graniterunner5129 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the detailed informations you always tell us...love you americans for this, here in europe all and everthing on rock hunting and tumbling and so on is a deeply hidden secret...oh man!!!😀
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I think there are some secret keepers here too, I'm just not one of them.
@phu303
@phu303 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. Might soon buy a tumbler and start rocking.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 9 ай бұрын
You should! It's a fun hobby.
@virginiarocks
@virginiarocks Жыл бұрын
Very clever and well thought out numbering ~ very cool! Excellent video and explanations. Thank you.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I spent as much time on the numbers as the rest of the video, probably more.
@virginiarocks
@virginiarocks Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks great job. Very impressive.
@pauliewallnuts4741
@pauliewallnuts4741 Жыл бұрын
Just finished a batch after almost 2 months. Using a nat geo style tumbler. Used your method and your grit. Success 🙌
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Woo-hoo! Was it worth the wait? Did you have fun along the way?
@pauliewallnuts4741
@pauliewallnuts4741 Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks great time. And it really tests patience 😅
@AgateAriel
@AgateAriel Жыл бұрын
Great video Rob! I loved the rock overlays!!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ariel.
@coffeebeforemascara
@coffeebeforemascara Жыл бұрын
KZfaqr award 👏 🏆 for coolest chapter transition animations!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lauripaas
@lauripaas Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! One more thing I haven't seen mentioned anywhere is that once the ceramic media wears smaller and smaller, it will start breaking and will have sharp edges, which will ruin the polishing stage. So it's better to take the really small ceramic pieces out between stages, before they get too small.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I have never really had a problem with that. I do throw out the ones that slip through my colander, especially if they're broken, but I'm sure there are plenty of broken ones in there. I have no idea why they don't scratch up my rocks, but they don't.
@jimSP500
@jimSP500 Жыл бұрын
Great info Rob.
@rogeliocprinci
@rogeliocprinci Жыл бұрын
I just subscribed and my first tumbler with my first rocks are rolling and rolling now ...thanks 😎
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
That's awesome, I hope they turn out great. But if they don't, you know where to come for some troubleshooting help.
@tomstadnyk546
@tomstadnyk546 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this post!! Great advice from your previous videos, in trimmed down form. Loved the animations.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tom.
@staceysakkinen1270
@staceysakkinen1270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, 😊
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Stacey.
@lindah6258
@lindah6258 Жыл бұрын
I can tell there went a lot of effort in this video, great work!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I spent a few minutes on this one, thanks for noticing.
@cashcat4lyfe822
@cashcat4lyfe822 Жыл бұрын
I love the clear covers while the Tumbler is moving. I just finished a batch with 1200 aluminum oxide, I think it looks great but now I think I'm going to order some 2 micron size to get it really shiny. Your videos are very informative, thank you so much
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@cashcat4lyfe822
@cashcat4lyfe822 Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks actually I have a question, what book would you recommend on learning about types of beach rocks around lake Huron and lake Ontario. I looked on Google and Amazon and there's so many different options, I was just wondering if you had a favorite
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
If you go to my Amazon storefront, which you can find in the description of any of my videos, I have several books listed. I really like all of them. They're not all about identification of Great Lakes rocks, but I think you'll figure out which ones are.
@mikestahl3322
@mikestahl3322 Жыл бұрын
Wife's tooth brush to funny 😁 Thank you for your hard work 👍 and information
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Mike.
@traceywakefield3883
@traceywakefield3883 Жыл бұрын
Wow. This was very informative. I have been trying to make sea glass that actually looks like I got it from a beach. At this stage you can tell it is manufactured. You have given me some things to think about. Nice.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Did you see my attempt at making fake beach glass? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r6ekZLxmyK3Kh30.html
@traceywakefield3883
@traceywakefield3883 Жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks I did see it thanks. To think I spent so much time getting labels off when I didn't have too. LOL.
@kimfrommn7162
@kimfrommn7162 8 ай бұрын
You can learn something from every Video you produce!! Excellent Editing!!! 🤗♥️👍
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 8 ай бұрын
Thanks. Hopefully this one was more educational that usual.
@kimfrommn7162
@kimfrommn7162 8 ай бұрын
@@MichiganRocks I saved it!!!! 🤣🤣
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