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Post by parfive on Jul 21, 2009 16:03:05 GMT -5
Here’s an odd-shaped RSJ nodule posted a while back, and I wanted to get the longest possible slab off of this thing.  A tricky, slippery little bugger to try and hold with wedges, but no problem for Bobby1’s nodule grabber. This one’s a little beefier – 5/8” galvanized stock and 5/8” stainless rod – just cause the packrat had it layin’ around. After the grabber got a bite, it was easy to turn it and wedge the whole thing up to get the angle I needed.  Managed to get three full length slabs out it. Here’s one, front and back. Kind of a landscape in a funhouse mirror.   ADMIN EDIT - repaired broken images, original code below --------------------
[IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/parfive/RSJ_5.jpg[/IMG]
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[IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/parfive/RSJ_7.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/parfive/RSJ_8.jpg[/IMG]
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Post by kap on Jul 21, 2009 16:20:27 GMT -5
Very nice! I like the second pic. the best.
Keith
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 21, 2009 17:08:59 GMT -5
Wow! awesome scenes in that one! Really nice cut!...Mel
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Post by frane on Jul 21, 2009 20:42:39 GMT -5
You sure did great with that one! Love the pictures in it!
Fran
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 21, 2009 20:44:06 GMT -5
fantastic i love the second one.
mary ann
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Jul 21, 2009 20:47:37 GMT -5
They look like Van Gogh paintings ....very cool...John
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jul 21, 2009 22:10:56 GMT -5
Gorgeous! I like the scene in the right side of the 2nd half.
Adrian
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Post by beefjello on Jul 21, 2009 22:27:14 GMT -5
Damn, did I ever get lost in that last pic. You got the whole world in yer hand!  |
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Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 22, 2009 5:24:55 GMT -5
Thats a cool jig. The slab is stunning like the backside best.
Simon
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Post by texaswoodie on Jul 22, 2009 7:01:32 GMT -5
Nice slabs Rich! The way you have the grabber positioned, it looks like the blade would come mighty close to the metal.
Curt
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Post by Tonyterner on Jul 22, 2009 9:04:20 GMT -5
Some very tricking cutting but it was more than worth it.
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Post by deb193redux on Jul 22, 2009 11:10:47 GMT -5
I favor the back view more
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Post by highplainsdrifter on Jul 22, 2009 11:57:12 GMT -5
Awesome! I'm equally impressed by the skill to get those slabs as I am with the material! Beautiful scene in that one.
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Jul 22, 2009 12:25:05 GMT -5
Dang !!! that is soooooo sweeet cant wait to see how nice they cab up
Thanks for the share
Wolf
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 23, 2009 20:41:22 GMT -5
Rich...every time you post I learn something new! Thanks and oustanding job!
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Post by catmandewe on Jul 23, 2009 23:13:11 GMT -5
Nice cuttin!!
Looks like the northern lights in the second one.
Tony
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jul 23, 2009 23:13:25 GMT -5
Sweeeet Rich! Yet another gadget I'd find very useful at times. You sliced it perfectly and the scenes within are incredible. I have only ever sliced 1 RSJ nodule but every slice created a new picture. It is awesome material...as shown by your slabs.
Steve
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