Re: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites?
I have used ground walnut shells with good success for removing rust. You may have to go in and remove rust by hand from deep places, but the walnut shells are great for removing the bulk of it. I bought a bunch in Tucson one year. The only thing you'll need to watch is how many you tumble at one time, because the meteorites will collide with each other in the tumbler. If you are not pressed for time, just do one or two at a time. Good luck. Jeannie Devon -Original Message- From: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 10:31 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites? Hello List, I was thinking about trying to through a NWA 869 or a GB into my rock tumbler. I do not think putting a meteorite in water for weeks is a good idea. Is there a liquid other than water that can be safely used in a tumbler? Has any one on the list done this before, if so how does it turn out? Thanks, Tom The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
RE: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites?
Dear Museum store and meteorite collectors, If you like the look of shiny metal chunks with rounded corners this is great, But when they are done suggest you use some Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor to prevent rust. Some other person wanted to use water,(gnaw!) tumble dry. Sieve and use air to blow away rust dust. I can help with the VpCI Bill Mason [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MuseumStore/NatureSource Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 2:00 PM To: Tom aka James Knudson; meteorite-list Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites? I have used ground walnut shells with good success for removing rust. You may have to go in and remove rust by hand from deep places, but the walnut shells are great for removing the bulk of it. I bought a bunch in Tucson one year. The only thing you'll need to watch is how many you tumble at one time, because the meteorites will collide with each other in the tumbler. If you are not pressed for time, just do one or two at a time. Good luck. Jeannie Devon -Original Message- From: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 10:31 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites? Hello List, I was thinking about trying to through a NWA 869 or a GB into my rock tumbler. I do not think putting a meteorite in water for weeks is a good idea. Is there a liquid other than water that can be safely used in a tumbler? Has any one on the list done this before, if so how does it turn out? Thanks, Tom The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites?
I have found if you tumble one at a time using walnut shells, not grit, and keep an eye on them you don't end up with anything shiny, or with rounded corners, unless they started out that way. Corrosion inhibitor is a good idea as well. Regards, Jeanne -Original Message- From: Bill Mason [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'MuseumStore/NatureSource' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Tom aka James Knudson' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'meteorite-list' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 2:46 PM Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites? Dear Museum store and meteorite collectors, If you like the look of shiny metal chunks with rounded corners this is great, But when they are done suggest you use some Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor to prevent rust. Some other person wanted to use water,(gnaw!) tumble dry. Sieve and use air to blow away rust dust. I can help with the VpCI Bill Mason [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MuseumStore/NatureSource Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 2:00 PM To: Tom aka James Knudson; meteorite-list Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites? I have used ground walnut shells with good success for removing rust. You may have to go in and remove rust by hand from deep places, but the walnut shells are great for removing the bulk of it. I bought a bunch in Tucson one year. The only thing you'll need to watch is how many you tumble at one time, because the meteorites will collide with each other in the tumbler. If you are not pressed for time, just do one or two at a time. Good luck. Jeannie Devon -Original Message- From: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 10:31 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites? Hello List, I was thinking about trying to through a NWA 869 or a GB into my rock tumbler. I do not think putting a meteorite in water for weeks is a good idea. Is there a liquid other than water that can be safely used in a tumbler? Has any one on the list done this before, if so how does it turn out? Thanks, Tom The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Tumbled meteorites?
Hello List, I was thinking about trying to through a NWA 869 or a GB into my rock tumbler. I do not think putting a meteorite in water for weeks is a good idea. Is there a liquid other than water that can be safely used in a tumbler? Has any one on the list done this before, if so how does it turn out? Thanks, Tom The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
