[Jewelry making - Article 00098] - Re: [Orchid] Dying after tumble polishing?

[Rick Martin]

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>     I don't know that I've ever had occasion to disagree with you,
>     Rick, but I guess there's a first for everything!

    Dave, disagreement is fine!  That's a big part of the learning
    process for all.  I think one reason you may be a little more
    laid-back about taking care of your shot is that you didn't start
    with carbon steel!  That stuff can fill you with fear and a general
    sense of impending doom. 

    In actual practice I'm a lot less scrupulous than I suggested but I
    didn't want to steer anyone in the wrong direction.  I do very little
    work in Sterling these days -- I tumble mostly gold in a magnetic
    tumbler.  When I do use stainless shot in the minisonic I remove it
    between uses though. 

    As for black gunk, there are so many variables in equipment,
    additives, metals, etc., individual mileage can vary a lot.  I think
    I had the problem when using carbon steel and let the machine run
    overnight.  What a mess!  I can't recall any similar difficulties
    with stainless but I still change solution if it starts to turn dark.
    It only takes a couple of minutes. 

Rick Martin

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