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May 4th, 2023 at 2:03pm
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Hello All, I just started back tumbling after a long stop. I have rotate and vibratory tumblers. I am looking for places to go and source my own rocks instead of purchasing materiel. Any help with locations in the Raleigh, NC area?
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Re: Raleigh, NC Rockhound
Reply #1 - May 5th, 2023 at 6:25pm
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Welcome, Vibrocker.  Smiley
All the best with your renewed interest in tumbling. Patience is a virtue!
Rocks are where you find them but I would say the best Wake County spot for finding tumbling material would be the old tried and true House Creek. Lots of local agate, which is more of a light brown banded jaspagate. The easiest access is at Lake Boone Trail, but it also runs way in the back of the Art Museum property.
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Reply #2 - Jul 26th, 2023 at 10:21am
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I'm new as well, I'll let you know if I find any neat local places, I'm relatively close, in Alamance County.


I haven't had a tock tumbler since I was a kid (Not a very nice one though lol). Do you for anything specific? It does seem satisfying.
  
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Re: Raleigh, NC Rockhound
Reply #3 - Jul 26th, 2023 at 1:40pm
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Welcome to the RHL Vibrocker. I wanted to get into tumbling a while back but I have already gone to far down the path with flat lapping and 8" expandable wheels. I wouldn't have room for any extra equipment unless I buy a new house.  Sad Yes, like Joe said, House creek would probably be the best place to go in Wake County. It's been a known locality for a long time so you may need a good eye to spot some good agate. Going a day or two after a very large rain storm or tropical storm would be the optimal scenario.  Wink
  
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