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Thanks so much for the education! Several years ago I built myself a flat lap using a vertically mounted motor, diamond plates and a pump-driven drip system after being inspired by RUclips videos. Because you introduced me to the Richardson’s Ranch High Speed Sander, I decided to convert my wet lap to a dry sander. Recently completed after collecting parts over several months and then having to replace my old motor, I turned it on for the first time last weekend. I used a plastic auto oil change catch basin as the dust baffle and am able to connect my shop vac to the basin’s pour spout. I wear a respirator and face shield when operating for safety. Wow, what a difference from the wet lap! Exceptional results very quickly! And hardly any dust has escaped the basin or the vacuum! I’m so pleased and impressed with the results!
People are silly. You seem to do well not letting the haters bother you. My wife and i love your videos, and have learned so much from you. Thanks for what you do, and keep up the good work.
Thanks for this video. I've been looking for a faster option to polish my rocks and this looks like just the thing. I bought myself one and received it yesterday. Can't wait to set it up and try it out!
It can be a little tricky to get the hang of but if you follow some of the advice and steps shown in the videos I have on it you will have a great time with it.
I am so sorry that you have to deal with ignorant and or hostile humans. I feel a bit bad for them. Sounds like they are not very happy people. Your videos are great!! Please keep them coming. There is so many of us that think you’re amazing!!
I am surprised nobody has screamed you took away my freedom of speech! Good episode, and your setup has me jealous. I spent a couple of hours polishing opal that is 1inch by 2in, and it is so frustrating because they leave behind scratchs as all of the pads are warped.
Your shop is always clean. I can appreciate that! Danger, my Kitchenaid has been known to launch flour and my oven has even burned me. All my own user error.
Hey Jared, Just got off the Phone with the Richardsons Ranch Folks. Said he was just talking with you😀 I gave props to your channel. Anywho just wanted to say thanks for all the info you provide. I'll be ordering a High speed sander tomorrow. He did say with the newer sanders that I wouldn't need the Phenolic Backing Plate, so I guess thats good. Thanks again. I'll let you know how it works out for me. Super excited😂
It`s been my experience that some people fear what they don`t understand, or some seem to have a lack of faith and assume that the person operating the equipment is a total idiot, as for the Richardsons sander it looks only as safe as the person running it, like anything else.between the Richardsons sander and the carpet wheel they make short work of finishing rocks, your use of common sense is a quality that impressed me from video one, Thanks for your hard work.
Thank you for taking time to make these rockhounding videos!🥰😁 We see the gulf between CREATORS & CRITICS on platforms like RUclips. Being a critic IS NOT 👎 a skill or a talent. It is easy to sit back and pick people apart. It takes passion and hardwork to create content WORTH SHARING LIKE YOU DO!👍🙏🏼🤗
Awesome video, the comments you read were actually pretty funny how some people think and speak, I don't always spell everything correctly, but I get to excited and forget to proof read it. I'm really glad you did this video, it was awesome, I really appreciate what you do man, I hope those mean people don't get to you, your above that crap. Your design is so smart and for most people their jealous and it's easy to be negative in this world. Thank you for all your information, I look forward to your videos and your website info.
My garage floor is a total mess from my tile saw, lol, need to clean it now that it's not so cold. Those eggs polished up amazingly, and your equipment is so smooth!
Great light hearted entertainment! I used the “suicide sander” for 15 years before stepping up to a bull wheel. I’ve sanded off more nails and flesh with the 8” wet expanding drums over the years making cabs! 😂
@@CurrentlyRockhounding I have an original Rock’s bullwheel hand me down from Lori at Spanish Stirrup. I put bearings in it and it just goes and goes. It’s twice the machine HP is putting out. Tom at Helvetia Rock Shop’s Ultimate Grinder would be worth every penny if I was in the market for a comparable machine. The fit and finish is remarkable. I’d love to see you build one though. A quarter of the price I’m sure to create a machine yourself. Hint hint. 😁
The mask is an under the hood mask for welding, its really comfortable and works well. Yes the black flexible part on the richardsons sander is removable.
I wonder if one of those naysayers was the same safety guy on a job site who told me i had to wear gloves when using a drill press….🤨. anyhoo, nice polish job on that egg!
Hello Currently Rockhounding!! Hey I’m thinking about grabbing one of these beauties & I was curious….can you use the whole length of the 7" pad after installing the phenolic backing? Or does that little washer cut the sanding width in half? Thank you so much!!
@@CurrentlyRockhounding cool thanks. I was worried that little washer would scratch a slab im working on if it isn’t sunk. I work with some decent sized slabs
This was a wonderful overview offering great info about the machine for those considering getting one (count me among those numbers!). Of course it's always gravy to see a beautiful rock emerge as well. Thanks for sharing this, cheers!
I really wish I could go back in time and buy/build these two machines years ago. What's the point in having a big saw if you can't really polish anything big? I guess for making tons of slabs and cabs a big saw is good but for under $1k new you can buy the Richardsons machines and polish big things in minutes.
Thanks for the great video. I picked up a sander and buffer last year but have only had a few chances to use it so far since my saw broke down. I just got the saw running again today and am looking forward to cutting and polishing again.
Glad you haven't died using it man! Looking forward to seeing it in person someday. We're heading over this weekend for one final open house extravaganza. If nothing sticks, we're selling and moving over anyways to rent.
Another awesome video! Its so nice how you can address criticism on videos, without being an a**, and showing your viewers just how great these machines are! And anyone worried about silicosis, maybe would want to pick another hobby. Our favorite rocks are our favorites, because of the silica rich sediments that make them. Thanks Jared for letting us live through you!
Great video! Fun comparison. Beautiful thunder egg. I appreciate how creative you are to make what you want, that work well, within your budget. Keep Rockhounding! Keep smiling!
Jared, Ha! This is funny. I've been using one of these sanders for over 20 years. Yes, if you are foolish enough to get your finger and the disc together it will take off all seven layers of skin very quickly. I know this from experience. I certainly don't blame the sander (or Richardson's) for that. As an operator I'm the one responsible for what happens. I think mine might create a bit more dust than yours, but, like you I clean the shop when needed. I once created an experiment to see how fine you really need to sand. I started with four pieces. One was only sanded to a worn 60 grit. The next was sanded to 220, next was 400, and last was 600. Before polishing, I taped over half the stone. After they were polished I removed the tape so you could compare the grit/polish side by side. What this taught me was for those stones I was going to give away to kids for "Easter Thunderegg" hunts 220 was good enough. Also after polishing, the 400 and 600 were almost indistinguishable from each other unless you looked at the unpolished side. Give it a try and you'll see what happens. Keep up the good content. I enjoy your commentary and wish I could produce the same quality videos as you do. Stephen
I think having a really powerful shopvac, with a short hose and a clean filter really helps a lot in keeping the dust down. Ohhh I love a good experiment like that. The videos you make are amazing! I think its important to point that what you're watching in this video is the results of making almost 400 videos.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding I think you are correct on the strength of the shopvac. I am going to replace my "buckethead" with a real shopvac I stole from the Mrs. I've decided to film the experiment myself, so if you do one too, we can compare the results. Look for mine in the next few days.
Ha ha ha what you said about nail guns, so true! And that totally doesn't apply to only the novice users either. My cousin is a framer, has been for 15+ years, started his own company at around year 7(only lasted a couple years though as he decided it wasn't for him), and at about year 10 he somehow managed to nail his hand to the rafters(i think that's the right word?) of the house they were framing. And I don't mean he put the nail through the board into his hand, he literally nailed it to the board! Right between the knuckles of his pointer and middle fingers. I walked away because i didn't want to hear the rest of the story about how he freed his hand🤢. I was also in the shop when my step dad was doing something incredibly stupid on a table saw that ended in BOTH of his thumbs getting jerked into the blade, slicing the both hot dog style(from tip to knuckle). I didn't see it happen but i was the one that held his thumbs together, wrapped in towels, while my mom called their small town hospital and got the car ready. Not a pretty sight at all! I have a question about the comments related to silicosis. Wouldn't that be a concern regardless of what type of polisher you use? Is any one type more or less concerning in that respect? Your channel rocks, btw. Pun intended lol. I'd love love love to meet up with you and Sara (or is it Sarah?) and do some rockhounding with y'all sometime! Peace, love, and happiness from the Tri Cities! 🪷Sarah🪷
After a watching countless videos on your page and I decided to seek out a Richardson's High speed sander and polisher. I found a set used from a friend but they definitely need some work to get them back to optimal running conditions. The sander is missing the base nut that holds the sanding and phenolic disc in place. I contacted Richardson's and they said they no longer carry the base nuts and I would need to buy a whole new 7" adapter for to connect to the motor for $135. ( Out of my budget right now and also don't think it's necessary for such an upgrade) I bought a 5/8"-11 threaded adapter plate from harbor freight to try out but it's too thick and wide and wont recess below the surface of the disc. Do you have any idea where I could purchase a base nut that would work with the unit? It looks to be the same model that you have in your videos. Thanks Jared. I've learned a ton from your page and grateful for you sharing your knowledge.
Hello! I think I can help you with this. Empire Abrasives sells the nut and backing pad as a combo for $12. If you need a link to it you can just email because if I post a link here in the comments RUclips will likely think its spam.
Jared, I appreciate you, and the information you share with us viewers. I’m also glad you remove, or delete the negative comments. There is plenty of negative crap elsewhere in the world 🌎, and it doesn’t belong here. I work in lapidary, and jewelry, and am glad to always see you working safely with the equipment you are using. The only accident I’ve ever seen you experience was when you tumbled down the hill and cracked a few ribs, ouch 🤕. I was real sad to see that happen. Keep the videos coming. You are doing a great job 👏.
Thank you! I really like the idea of having a place where all of the negativity in the world stops, yeah its only a comments section on a tiny youtube channel but I like to think it still matters and I want this to be a nice place. That fall sucked... Nothing makes you feel more old then a cracked rib.
People are going to people. I can appreciate concerns of safety, but that's not what I was hearing on those comments either. I've said my piece on the machines before, so I'll leave it at that. That polished product amazed me though, once I saw the image of a snapping turtle about to strike in it. Maybe I'm a simpleton, but I love the colors and designs you discover inside. Keep practicing your level of safety, and stay confident in your skills, you'll be fine.
Always a pleasure watching. We enjoy the information you provide and respect your opinion. We are very happy that your still with us keep up the good work and please don't make us spill our popcorn lol.
Do you know the name of the backing pad? I just purchased this machine used and I don't have enough throw on the nut to put the stiff backer on to stop the rounding.
You know.. there are some awful people out there with nothing better to do and then the self righteous over opinionated ones that know better than everybody else. Keep deleting that shiznit. It's your channel and a vast majority of us enjoy the content. I myself am continuing to learn from the uploads and thank you.
Hey man just a heads up too much water on the polishing wheel. You want to create a thin paste like substance. Kinda like wet clay. A tip for the sander, slight angle when approaching the sanding disc then work the stone back and forth and around quickly. Minimal amount of pressure just enough to buff the scratches out from the previous grit. Should only need 80, 220, and 400 then polish.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding yup. I've had mine about 10 years now. Can go from off the saw to polished in about 10min. You can do small batches on the carpet pad by wetting the polish like you did and using the glove to smear the paste on the rock itself and giving the pad one small spritz of water before turning on. Then drag the rock from the center out. You want to feel a slight pull on the rock when using the carpet pad, once you no longer see polish on the rock, it's ready for inspection. Don't be scared to put pressure on the carpet pad either with the rock. Helps a lot.
I'll do it when I think it can ad something of value to the conversation. Stupid and mean comments in a way do have a value, the value is in knowing that if one person is typing it then most likely others are thinking it.
Any tool has the potential to be dangerous but if your cautious and follow safety protocols and common sense you should be good , thank you for sharing 😊💙
Excellent video. To bad you have to defend the tools and machines you use to do your work just because some people have no common sense,! you can get hurt just by walking on the street and stepping on a stick if your not careful!!! Keep up the excellent work, and I'm glad you don't let those people ruin what you're doing here.
hi my friend, I am also interested in semi-precious stones like you, you are doing very good work, congratulations, the power of the engine and how many revolutions per minute, please. 🤟❤❤❤☘☘☘☘🙏🙏🙏
Great video and awesome ideas on the discs ! Curious if you or possibly your viewers would be interested in a New Richardson’s Ranch sander and buffer machine Brand New-Never Used that I recently acquired at a sale our local Paws and Claws got donated and I happened to be helping out and made a donation for both machines. My Son has recently got into rock collecting and polishing but only in a simple drum polisher and don’t think we will be using these anytime soon! You and one other gentleman are the only two that have been making any content on the sander so I thought I would comment and get you thoughts and opinion on how I could help someone maybe get both machines at a great deal!! Thanks for your time and keep up the great work on your videos! Tony
I really enjoy your enthusiasm. As others have said, most things we do in life have various levels of risk associated with them. Using a tool like your sander, or any power tool, requires attention to precautions. Think of the fun we'd be missing if we were intimidated by them. (By the way, I once x-rayed a foot in a shoe that got in the way of a nail gun.)
I get the feeling that the comments are just misguided. I think machines like this are really enjoyable and I'm annoyed by people that want to push people away from them. Up until I started making these videos 90% of what was out there on the subject of highspeed sanding was mostly negative.
Nice product review, thanks for taking the time to show us. I’ll just bet using this high speed sander is FAR LESS dangerous, than say driving a vehicle to just about anywhere now days. Yet, you don’t see people popping up some corn to watch the traffic. 🤣
I am more and more in to that concept. How does it perform with softer rock? Have you tried anything like calcite, fluorite or septarian nodules? Does it hold up? Have you noticed any issues with thermal discolouration? I do have rather bad tile saw, but there is nothing wrong with the motor... Plans are being made 😆 Thanks Jared. Really informative and passionate video.
I have no idea how it preforms with softer material. I really don't have anything like that to test it on but maybe I will change that. I haven't seen thermal discolouration but I'm also using stuff that is really hard and I keep the rocks cool.
Great video. The difference between the standard of finish on the the two thunderegg halves was quite stark. Building/maintaining your own tools gives you more pride in your finished work. Doom to the doomsayers 🤣😂
Just got one of these sanders and love it! Yeah, it can be dangerous if you’re not careful, like a lot of machinery. Love to see a hook and loop set up on it though. What about putting a speed control on it and using diamond with hook and loop?
I've seen other people run hook and loop but I don't really see the advantage of it I guess. Why would you want a speed controller when the idea is that its really fast.
I drive a guided missile every day with more of them on both sides of me and they are very dangerous, but i still drive my car. Keep having fun. Life is inherently dangerous, all we can do is move through it the best we can. The rubber wheel thunder egg is just a really, really, really low dome fat cab, i crack mysel up, sorry. I get more dust and pollen than that in a day Keep the goodness coming. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒
Look imma be honest. That kind of configuration is used for a drill press. A drill press is not the safest tool to use with the habit of making whatever you were drilling airborne. I guess you may know for hands on experience. Sanders(and grinders at that) sometimes have a tendency to snag whatever you were holding and toss it as well. Problem here is that the machine is roughly at face level and making it a potential recipient of unwanted injury.
Good information. 😎 It's obvious that you are well versed in machinery & procedures of operation, so while you continue to delete the nay sayers, I shall enjoy the positive influence you deliver. Thanks "Rock Bottom" in Ohio.
Two weeks of dusting and that's all the dust you have gathered ?? I would be surprised if over 50% of that was rock dust from the machine. People are silly always hating new things , heck we are close to the same age , remember how much people hated the internet back in the late90's LOL
You the bad boy of rockhounding. Risking life constantly with dangerous equipment and radioactive minerals. I think you should try using a blindfold to make it interesting lol
Angle grinder with wire cup…very dangerous (experience speaking)…Richardson sander…not so much. If a person is negligent and stupid, a ball point pen is lethal.
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Thanks so much for the education! Several years ago I built myself a flat lap using a vertically mounted motor, diamond plates and a pump-driven drip system after being inspired by RUclips videos. Because you introduced me to the Richardson’s Ranch High Speed Sander, I decided to convert my wet lap to a dry sander. Recently completed after collecting parts over several months and then having to replace my old motor, I turned it on for the first time last weekend. I used a plastic auto oil change catch basin as the dust baffle and am able to connect my shop vac to the basin’s pour spout. I wear a respirator and face shield when operating for safety. Wow, what a difference from the wet lap! Exceptional results very quickly! And hardly any dust has escaped the basin or the vacuum! I’m so pleased and impressed with the results!
That is awesome! I'm happy to hear that it worked out for you.
People are silly. You seem to do well not letting the haters bother you. My wife and i love your videos, and have learned so much from you. Thanks for what you do, and keep up the good work.
Thank you! :)
I really like your videos, they are informative and helpful. Thank You.
Thank you.
"... or Nail yourself to the Ground...."🤣👍As a framer, that one had me rolling😁😎⚒️🪨🔥
I've seen it twice now!
Good presentation man and I really enjoy the information you give us so simply👍👍👍 thanks
I'm glad you found it useful.
Thanks for this video. I've been looking for a faster option to polish my rocks and this looks like just the thing. I bought myself one and received it yesterday. Can't wait to set it up and try it out!
It can be a little tricky to get the hang of but if you follow some of the advice and steps shown in the videos I have on it you will have a great time with it.
I am so sorry that you have to deal with ignorant and or hostile humans. I feel a bit bad for them. Sounds like they are not very happy people. Your videos are great!! Please keep them coming. There is so many of us that think you’re amazing!!
LOOKS LIKE A GREAT MACHINE TO ME
Thank you.
I am surprised nobody has screamed you took away my freedom of speech!
Good episode, and your setup has me jealous. I spent a couple of hours polishing opal that is 1inch by 2in, and it is so frustrating because they leave behind scratchs as all of the pads are warped.
Great video!! Thanks for sharing thus information!!
Keep rockin!!👍😎
Your shop is always clean. I can appreciate that! Danger, my Kitchenaid has been known to launch flour and my oven has even burned me. All my own user error.
Thanks!
Thank you for the donation.
Great video, I am learning a lot!!! Thanks
I'm glad you liked it!
Hey Jared, Just got off the Phone with the Richardsons Ranch Folks. Said he was just talking with you😀 I gave props to your channel. Anywho just wanted to say thanks for all the info you provide. I'll be ordering a High speed sander tomorrow. He did say with the newer sanders that I wouldn't need the Phenolic Backing Plate, so I guess thats good. Thanks again. I'll let you know how it works out for me. Super excited😂
Ha! Small world! :)
That's good to know about the backing plate.
It`s been my experience that some people fear what they don`t understand, or some seem to have a lack of faith and assume that the person operating the equipment is a total idiot, as for the Richardsons sander it looks only as safe as the person running it, like anything else.between the Richardsons sander and the carpet wheel they make short work of finishing rocks, your use of common sense is a quality that impressed me from video one, Thanks for your hard work.
I agree with you.
I do think it is a more serious tool then some of the other lapidary tools on the market.
Leon Albert, Couldn’t have said it better myself! 🙌🏼👍🏼
Thank you for taking time to make these rockhounding videos!🥰😁 We see the gulf between CREATORS & CRITICS on platforms like RUclips. Being a critic IS NOT 👎 a skill or a talent. It is easy to sit back and pick people apart. It takes passion and hardwork to create content WORTH SHARING LIKE YOU DO!👍🙏🏼🤗
Well said!
Awesome video, the comments you read were actually pretty funny how some people think and speak, I don't always spell everything correctly, but I get to excited and forget to proof read it. I'm really glad you did this video, it was awesome, I really appreciate what you do man, I hope those mean people don't get to you, your above that crap. Your design is so smart and for most people their jealous and it's easy to be negative in this world. Thank you for all your information, I look forward to your videos and your website info.
My garage floor is a total mess from my tile saw, lol, need to clean it now that it's not so cold. Those eggs polished up amazingly, and your equipment is so smooth!
Great light hearted entertainment! I used the “suicide sander” for 15 years before stepping up to a bull wheel. I’ve sanded off more nails and flesh with the 8” wet expanding drums over the years making cabs! 😂
Which Bull Wheel have you been working on?
@@CurrentlyRockhounding I have an original Rock’s bullwheel hand me down from Lori at Spanish Stirrup. I put bearings in it and it just goes and goes. It’s twice the machine HP is putting out. Tom at Helvetia Rock Shop’s Ultimate Grinder would be worth every penny if I was in the market for a comparable machine. The fit and finish is remarkable. I’d love to see you build one though. A quarter of the price I’m sure to create a machine yourself. Hint hint. 😁
@@ThundereggEnthusiast I would love to build a bull wheel but I think I will need a shop upgrade first.
Excellent video. Very informative.
Thank you.
Thanks for the info. I enjoyed it. Where can I find the same mask you use? Is that black flexible rubber top portion removable?
The mask is an under the hood mask for welding, its really comfortable and works well.
Yes the black flexible part on the richardsons sander is removable.
I wonder if one of those naysayers was the same safety guy on a job site who told me i had to wear gloves when using a drill press….🤨. anyhoo, nice polish job on that egg!
I think it was the same person.
I really like the dead flat face better as well! Thank you for the great explanation!
Very cool video!!
Hello Currently Rockhounding!! Hey I’m thinking about grabbing one of these beauties & I was curious….can you use the whole length of the 7" pad after installing the phenolic backing? Or does that little washer cut the sanding width in half? Thank you so much!!
You can do both techniques. With this machine, you're more limited to what you can hold rather than what the size of the disc is.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding cool thanks. I was worried that little washer would scratch a slab im working on if it isn’t sunk. I work with some decent sized slabs
Works very well!!
Agreed!
I saw that pile of hourglass selenite from Oklahoma in your video. Fun place. Did you make the trip and collect them yourself?
I didn't they were a gift for me.
This was a wonderful overview offering great info about the machine for those considering getting one (count me among those numbers!). Of course it's always gravy to see a beautiful rock emerge as well. Thanks for sharing this, cheers!
I really wish I could go back in time and buy/build these two machines years ago.
What's the point in having a big saw if you can't really polish anything big? I guess for making tons of slabs and cabs a big saw is good but for under $1k new you can buy the Richardsons machines and polish big things in minutes.
Thanks for the great video. I picked up a sander and buffer last year but have only had a few chances to use it so far since my saw broke down. I just got the saw running again today and am looking forward to cutting and polishing again.
Oh that's exciting! Time to get at it.
Glad you haven't died using it man! Looking forward to seeing it in person someday. We're heading over this weekend for one final open house extravaganza. If nothing sticks, we're selling and moving over anyways to rent.
Hope you the best Jeremiah!
Another awesome video! Its so nice how you can address criticism on videos, without being an a**, and showing your viewers just how great these machines are! And anyone worried about silicosis, maybe would want to pick another hobby. Our favorite rocks are our favorites, because of the silica rich sediments that make them. Thanks Jared for letting us live through you!
Thank you! I think its important to address it sometimes and being nice in doing so is important.
I wish my place was that dusty in two weeks! In Dayton Nevada, in one day I accumulate more dust, I know, I know, its a different kind of dust.
Like dust blowing in the wind?
Great video! Fun comparison. Beautiful thunder egg. I appreciate how creative you are to make what you want, that work well, within your budget. Keep Rockhounding! Keep smiling!
Thank you.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding You're very welcome!
Very nice. What type of sandpaper do you use with that machine?
Links to it are in the description of the video.
Would this machine work on rounded edges? i.e. can you roll a piece on it to create round surfaces?
Some people do it, but it's mostly for finishing flat cuts.
Jared, Ha! This is funny. I've been using one of these sanders for over 20 years. Yes, if you are foolish enough to get your finger and the disc together it will take off all seven layers of skin very quickly. I know this from experience. I certainly don't blame the sander (or Richardson's) for that. As an operator I'm the one responsible for what happens. I think mine might create a bit more dust than yours, but, like you I clean the shop when needed. I once created an experiment to see how fine you really need to sand. I started with four pieces. One was only sanded to a worn 60 grit. The next was sanded to 220, next was 400, and last was 600. Before polishing, I taped over half the stone. After they were polished I removed the tape so you could compare the grit/polish side by side. What this taught me was for those stones I was going to give away to kids for "Easter Thunderegg" hunts 220 was good enough. Also after polishing, the 400 and 600 were almost indistinguishable from each other unless you looked at the unpolished side. Give it a try and you'll see what happens. Keep up the good content. I enjoy your commentary and wish I could produce the same quality videos as you do.
Stephen
I think having a really powerful shopvac, with a short hose and a clean filter really helps a lot in keeping the dust down.
Ohhh I love a good experiment like that.
The videos you make are amazing! I think its important to point that what you're watching in this video is the results of making almost 400 videos.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding I think you are correct on the strength of the shopvac. I am going to replace my "buckethead" with a real shopvac I stole from the Mrs.
I've decided to film the experiment myself, so if you do one too, we can compare the results. Look for mine in the next few days.
@@spetkovsek57 Oh heck yeah! I can't wait to see your test.
Ha ha ha what you said about nail guns, so true! And that totally doesn't apply to only the novice users either. My cousin is a framer, has been for 15+ years, started his own company at around year 7(only lasted a couple years though as he decided it wasn't for him), and at about year 10 he somehow managed to nail his hand to the rafters(i think that's the right word?) of the house they were framing. And I don't mean he put the nail through the board into his hand, he literally nailed it to the board! Right between the knuckles of his pointer and middle fingers. I walked away because i didn't want to hear the rest of the story about how he freed his hand🤢. I was also in the shop when my step dad was doing something incredibly stupid on a table saw that ended in BOTH of his thumbs getting jerked into the blade, slicing the both hot dog style(from tip to knuckle). I didn't see it happen but i was the one that held his thumbs together, wrapped in towels, while my mom called their small town hospital and got the car ready. Not a pretty sight at all!
I have a question about the comments related to silicosis. Wouldn't that be a concern regardless of what type of polisher you use? Is any one type more or less concerning in that respect?
Your channel rocks, btw. Pun intended lol. I'd love love love to meet up with you and Sara (or is it Sarah?) and do some rockhounding with y'all sometime! Peace, love, and happiness from the Tri Cities!
🪷Sarah🪷
Nailing the hand like that sounds like a bit of a nightmare.
So if you use a polisher that has water running on it then it's of very little concern.
After a watching countless videos on your page and I decided to seek out a Richardson's High speed sander and polisher. I found a set used from a friend but they definitely need some work to get them back to optimal running conditions. The sander is missing the base nut that holds the sanding and phenolic disc in place. I contacted Richardson's and they said they no longer carry the base nuts and I would need to buy a whole new 7" adapter for to connect to the motor for $135. ( Out of my budget right now and also don't think it's necessary for such an upgrade) I bought a 5/8"-11 threaded adapter plate from harbor freight to try out but it's too thick and wide and wont recess below the surface of the disc. Do you have any idea where I could purchase a base nut that would work with the unit? It looks to be the same model that you have in your videos. Thanks Jared. I've learned a ton from your page and grateful for you sharing your knowledge.
Hello! I think I can help you with this.
Empire Abrasives sells the nut and backing pad as a combo for $12. If you need a link to it you can just email because if I post a link here in the comments RUclips will likely think its spam.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding Thank you!
Jared, I appreciate you, and the information you share with us viewers. I’m also glad you remove, or delete the negative comments. There is plenty of negative crap elsewhere in the world 🌎, and it doesn’t belong here. I work in lapidary, and jewelry, and am glad to always see you working safely with the equipment you are using. The only accident I’ve ever seen you experience was when you tumbled down the hill and cracked a few ribs, ouch 🤕. I was real sad to see that happen. Keep the videos coming. You are doing a great job 👏.
Thank you!
I really like the idea of having a place where all of the negativity in the world stops, yeah its only a comments section on a tiny youtube channel but I like to think it still matters and I want this to be a nice place.
That fall sucked... Nothing makes you feel more old then a cracked rib.
People are going to people. I can appreciate concerns of safety, but that's not what I was hearing on those comments either. I've said my piece on the machines before, so I'll leave it at that. That polished product amazed me though, once I saw the image of a snapping turtle about to strike in it. Maybe I'm a simpleton, but I love the colors and designs you discover inside. Keep practicing your level of safety, and stay confident in your skills, you'll be fine.
Thundereggs always seem to amaze me.
Always a pleasure watching. We enjoy the information you provide and respect your opinion. We are very happy that your still with us keep up the good work and please don't make us spill our popcorn lol.
Thank you.
Do you know the name of the backing pad? I just purchased this machine used and I don't have enough throw on the nut to put the stiff backer on to stop the rounding.
If you're talking about the rubber backer its a 7" floor sanding backer.
You know.. there are some awful people out there with nothing better to do and then the self righteous over opinionated ones that know better than everybody else. Keep deleting that shiznit. It's your channel and a vast majority of us enjoy the content. I myself am continuing to learn from the uploads and thank you.
Well said. So many haters! (Or jealous mean people)
Perhaps they have trouble with their toothbrush, so your machine seems terrifying to them. Love your videos.
I noticed the Thunder egg looks like North America
Hey man just a heads up too much water on the polishing wheel. You want to create a thin paste like substance. Kinda like wet clay.
A tip for the sander, slight angle when approaching the sanding disc then work the stone back and forth and around quickly. Minimal amount of pressure just enough to buff the scratches out from the previous grit. Should only need 80, 220, and 400 then polish.
Thank you for the tips on it. Ill try the buffer with a little less water.
Is that the process you use with your Richardsons Sander?
@@CurrentlyRockhounding yup. I've had mine about 10 years now. Can go from off the saw to polished in about 10min.
You can do small batches on the carpet pad by wetting the polish like you did and using the glove to smear the paste on the rock itself and giving the pad one small spritz of water before turning on. Then drag the rock from the center out. You want to feel a slight pull on the rock when using the carpet pad, once you no longer see polish on the rock, it's ready for inspection.
Don't be scared to put pressure on the carpet pad either with the rock. Helps a lot.
Hahaha! I love the deleted comments review. I hope you'll repeat this on some regular basis.
I'll do it when I think it can ad something of value to the conversation. Stupid and mean comments in a way do have a value, the value is in knowing that if one person is typing it then most likely others are thinking it.
Any tool has the potential to be dangerous but if your cautious and follow safety protocols and common sense you should be good , thank you for sharing 😊💙
Well said.
Excellent video. To bad you have to defend the tools and machines you use to do your work just because some people have no common sense,! you can get hurt just by walking on the street and stepping on a stick if your not careful!!! Keep up the excellent work, and I'm glad you don't let those people ruin what you're doing here.
Thank you.
hi my friend, I am also interested in semi-precious stones like you, you are doing very good work, congratulations, the power of the engine and how many revolutions per minute, please. 🤟❤❤❤☘☘☘☘🙏🙏🙏
This is a 3450rpm motor.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding Thank you
Obviously we need to ban all power tools!!! It's the safest option....🤣 Great video Jared!
The safest option is to just throw the main breaker in your house and sit in the dark until you pass away from old age.
Great video and awesome ideas on the discs ! Curious if you or possibly your viewers would be interested in a New Richardson’s Ranch sander and buffer machine Brand New-Never Used that I recently acquired at a sale our local Paws and Claws got donated and I happened to be helping out and made a donation for both machines. My Son has recently got into rock collecting and polishing but only in a simple drum polisher and don’t think we will be using these anytime soon! You and one other gentleman are the only two that have been making any content on the sander so I thought I would comment and get you thoughts and opinion on how I could help someone maybe get both machines at a great deal!! Thanks for your time and keep up the great work on your videos!
Tony
Maybe you could shoot me an email. I'm in Spokane and would love to chat with you about them.
People can be so silly. I didn't see your face mask listed. I like your face better than my big Darth Vader mask.
I got mine at a local welding supply shop. I can't seem to find it on Amazon, I think its rebranded.
I really enjoy your enthusiasm. As others have said, most things we do in life have various levels of risk associated with them. Using a tool like your sander, or any power tool, requires attention to precautions. Think of the fun we'd be missing if we were intimidated by them.
(By the way, I once x-rayed a foot in a shoe that got in the way of a nail gun.)
I stepped on a nail once, I feel that persons pain.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding This person was so lucky. The nail didn't hit any bones.
Awesome, so helpful! Have you tried the hook and loop mod yet?
I have not but I would like to at some point.
It is likely that the fear mongers have never used a Richardson high speed sander.
I get the feeling that the comments are just misguided. I think machines like this are really enjoyable and I'm annoyed by people that want to push people away from them. Up until I started making these videos 90% of what was out there on the subject of highspeed sanding was mostly negative.
Nice product review, thanks for taking the time to show us. I’ll just bet using this high speed sander is FAR LESS dangerous, than say driving a vehicle to just about anywhere now days. Yet, you don’t see people popping up some corn to watch the traffic. 🤣
Well said.
I am more and more in to that concept. How does it perform with softer rock? Have you tried anything like calcite, fluorite or septarian nodules? Does it hold up? Have you noticed any issues with thermal discolouration?
I do have rather bad tile saw, but there is nothing wrong with the motor... Plans are being made 😆
Thanks Jared. Really informative and passionate video.
I have no idea how it preforms with softer material. I really don't have anything like that to test it on but maybe I will change that.
I haven't seen thermal discolouration but I'm also using stuff that is really hard and I keep the rocks cool.
Great video. The difference between the standard of finish on the the two thunderegg halves was quite stark. Building/maintaining your own tools gives you more pride in your finished work. Doom to the doomsayers 🤣😂
Well said! Building and maintaining your own machines means a lot.
Just got one of these sanders and love it!
Yeah, it can be dangerous if you’re not careful, like a lot of machinery.
Love to see a hook and loop set up on it though.
What about putting a speed control on it and using diamond with hook and loop?
I've seen other people run hook and loop but I don't really see the advantage of it I guess.
Why would you want a speed controller when the idea is that its really fast.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding
I thought it might take a slower speed with diamond😀
I drive a guided missile every day with more of them on both sides of me and they are very dangerous, but i still drive my car. Keep having fun. Life is inherently dangerous, all we can do is move through it the best we can. The rubber wheel thunder egg is just a really, really, really low dome fat cab, i crack mysel up, sorry. I get more dust and pollen than that in a day Keep the goodness coming. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒
Very good point.
I like how you think! All the thundereggs I did at the start are just low domes.
Look imma be honest. That kind of configuration is used for a drill press. A drill press is not the safest tool to use with the habit of making whatever you were drilling airborne. I guess you may know for hands on experience. Sanders(and grinders at that) sometimes have a tendency to snag whatever you were holding and toss it as well. Problem here is that the machine is roughly at face level and making it a potential recipient of unwanted injury.
That might be true but it's also true that one can be safe with those things and use that forever without issue.
Good information. 😎 It's obvious that you are well versed in machinery & procedures of operation, so while you continue to delete the nay sayers, I shall enjoy the positive influence you deliver. Thanks "Rock Bottom" in Ohio.
Thank you!
I think the sander would be dangerous for baby kittens to play with.
I agree, kittens should not work alone in the shop.
Two weeks of dusting and that's all the dust you have gathered ?? I would be surprised if over 50% of that was rock dust from the machine.
People are silly always hating new things , heck we are close to the same age , remember how much people hated the internet back in the late90's LOL
Some people just want to dislike things no matter what I guess.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding Brother , if that isn't 100% the truth .... I don't know what is
You the bad boy of rockhounding. Risking life constantly with dangerous equipment and radioactive minerals. I think you should try using a blindfold to make it interesting lol
Angle grinder with wire cup…very dangerous (experience speaking)…Richardson sander…not so much. If a person is negligent and stupid, a ball point pen is lethal.
Well said.
Dangerous? At least you're not sharpening lawn darts with it.
I'm not sure how you got that idea as I sharpen my law darts on this after each play.