Joseph's Blog

Tuesday, May 29th

Co-op Finalized
On June 9th I finalized this year's cooperative grit purchase and mailed payment for 2700 pounds of grit/polish. I expect to receive the 30 mesh grit this week, and the polish and rest of the grit about the third week of June. I will get them mailed immediately thereafter.

How Much Bulk Grit To Order With The Co-op?
The way most people use grit/polish I recommend:

• 20# coarse
• 10# Medium
• 5# Pre-polish
• 2# polish

I say 20# coarse because most people like to put their rocks through coarse several times, or to do several batches in coarse and then combine them before moving on to medium. The amounts listed above are sufficient for 40 batches in a 3# tumbler, or 10 batches in a 12# tumbler, (if you use coarse like the average person.)

These amounts also provide the most cost effective shipping rate. (2 flat-rate boxes filled to capacity.) 10# medium or coarse take up 1/2 of a flat-rate box. 5# pre-polish and 2# polish take up 1/2 of a flat-rate box.

The co-operative purchase got started some years ago when 3 rock shops in my area pooled our money to get a volume discount on an order for 500 pounds of grit. We haven't yet finalized this year's order, but it will be for at least 2500 pounds of grit and polish. Wow! Thanks for participating.

Regards,
Joseph

I have been ill the last few weeks, and have gotten behind on answering the phone. eMail is the most reliable way of getting hold of me right now. I have managed to stay current on shipping. I was ill the last few years at this same time, which leads me to believe that it is a severe allergy to something that blooms this time of year. I am a week behind on coordinating the grit co-op this year, but expect to get it going this week.

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Thanks, Joseph