juzwuz
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Post by juzwuz on Jan 10, 2011 23:44:01 GMT -5
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brent
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2008
Posts: 1,316
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Post by brent on Jan 11, 2011 8:43:09 GMT -5
Nice piece of equipment. I might have to make one of those.
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Post by rockmanken on Jan 11, 2011 8:53:30 GMT -5
They work great. I have both sizes and another one that will accept weird sizes.
Ken
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 11, 2011 10:07:20 GMT -5
Better hang on to her. My new slippers are no use for cutting rocks.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 11, 2011 13:37:09 GMT -5
Nice tool!
LOL John.
Chuck
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Post by jakesrocks on Jan 11, 2011 13:54:31 GMT -5
I have both sizes of that one, and a very old slab grabber that isn't made anymore.  This one will adjust to fit most sizes and shapes. Don |
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Post by beefjello on Jan 11, 2011 19:33:07 GMT -5
Whatta great gift! Kudos to the Missus ;D
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cabjunky
has rocks in the head
Regency Rose Plume
Member since November 2008
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Post by cabjunky on Jan 12, 2011 22:23:50 GMT -5
i use my slab grabber quite frequently on my smaller 10" saw, it gets those last few slabs out every time.
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Post by 1dave on Dec 1, 2013 13:15:51 GMT -5
My friend rockpowell is looking for a slabgrabber. Can you help? 1. is available at Lortone etc.. 2. is the one I have and is what she wants. I bought mine from Bill's Rock Shop back when the west was young and these stories were new. 3. is the closest I can find, from www.idahorockshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=433 |
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Post by roy on Dec 1, 2013 13:29:49 GMT -5
i have two of those #1 and #3 i have lost #1 some were but 3 i use all the time
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Thunder69
Cave Dweller 
Thunder 2000-2015
Member since January 2009
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Post by Thunder69 on Dec 1, 2013 13:30:36 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 13:55:29 GMT -5
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QuailRiver
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since May 2008
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Post by QuailRiver on Dec 1, 2013 16:14:01 GMT -5
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Post by sheltie on Dec 1, 2013 17:20:57 GMT -5
I have one in the OP and two from Tony. Tony's are VERY versatile.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 1, 2013 18:47:07 GMT -5
I built one based on the one bobby1 made, similar to OP. Works great.
Chuck
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Post by 1dave on Dec 1, 2013 19:04:23 GMT -5
I built one based on the one bobby1 made, similar to OP. Works great. Chuck Do you have a photo or blue prints? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 19:34:06 GMT -5
I tried to google it. It's amazing how many industries have the need for a "slab grabber". My favorite is the one for the fishing industry!  |
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panamark
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Member since September 2012
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Post by panamark on Dec 1, 2013 20:39:29 GMT -5
I tried to google it. It's amazing how many industries have the need for a "slab grabber". My favorite is the one for the fishing industry! Some people call crappies (pronounced crop-pees) "slabs". Not sure why, except perhaps because when you fillet them you get thin delicious slabs. For that matter, some people call crop-pees as crap-pees. Like pecan: pee-can, pee-con, pacan, etc. I prefer not to call anything I eat crap-pee or pee-can, ha. |
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Tom
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My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know.
Member since January 2013
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Post by Tom on Dec 2, 2013 14:17:26 GMT -5
I have a 3 inch and a 5 inch like photo #1, they are awesome. I am going to get one from Tony as I think it will work on eggs the best. I could make one but not going to pirate his idea. Tony is a great guy:)
Tom
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 2, 2013 17:11:08 GMT -5
I built one based on the one bobby1 made, similar to OP. Works great. Chuck Do you have a photo or blue prints? I know he's posted this here, but I can't find it. Here it is from another board: gemstone.smfforfree4.com/index.php/topic,14053.0.html I used an angle grinder rather than a milling machine (I don't have one). If I do it again, I'll use heavier steel stock than I used because I was able to bend it. I believe I used 1/8" thick steel. I don't think he actually used 1/2" diameter bolts; those would be huge. I used 1/2" head and they are plenty strong. Chuck |
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