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Post by bobby1 on Nov 18, 2008 22:37:06 GMT -5
These two are from adjacent slabs from a Brazilian Agate. They were cut parallel to the color bands. This one is front lit. This is the same one backlit. This is the other one frontlit. Backlit. They are both about 2" wide. Even though they were adjacent slabs they are radically different. If you have the opportunity to cut any banded agates parallel to the color bands it is well worth it. Bob
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2008 22:46:59 GMT -5
Wow, those are really amazing. I really need to experiment more with cutting. I think people get in the habit of cutting one certain way and they forget that great things can be had by doing things a little different than everyone else. Thanks for sharing Bob!
Shannon
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 18, 2008 22:48:13 GMT -5
Dang Bob, I'm gonna have to mentally remember to put my 'drool bib' on when I open your threads! ;D Those are amazing...and I can't believe that they are both Brazilians. I really don't understand what you mean by slicing parrallell. I am a dummy when it comes to slicing and figuring out how to do it differently. Steve
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Post by bobby1 on Nov 18, 2008 23:16:18 GMT -5
Steve, Here are three pictures where I held the two pieces back to back and took the pictures of three of the sides that show how the banding lies. I hope this explains how I cut the agate to get these effects. Bob
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Post by Bejewelme on Nov 18, 2008 23:21:42 GMT -5
Gosh, another jaw dropper. What beautiful material you have, they are gorgeous. Amber
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Post by parfive on Nov 19, 2008 0:12:41 GMT -5
Love that first one, Bob. I see a turtle at the edge of the water.
Ever think of framing it? (intarsia)
Rich
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Post by Tony W on Nov 19, 2008 3:06:44 GMT -5
Those have amazing patterns. Thanks for the cutting hints. I'd like to find some like that! Tony
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Post by BuiltonRock on Nov 19, 2008 7:28:04 GMT -5
Good idea! I have never seen BA cut that way, but it came out great! john
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 19, 2008 7:51:26 GMT -5
Thanks Bob for the additional pics. It makes me not have to think sooo hard. Rich; I see your Turtle too. Steve
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Post by akansan on Nov 19, 2008 8:27:26 GMT -5
Interesting... I always thought with the wholly banded agates like Brazilians that no matter how you sliced them you'd get the color bands simply because they went through the whole rock. I can see some ways of minimizing the banding, but at some point cutting that way you'd get the banded slice as well, right?
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Post by Titania on Nov 19, 2008 8:42:30 GMT -5
Wow, Bobby, those are SO cool! I really love the interesting effects in the first one, especially.
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Post by Sabre52 on Nov 19, 2008 8:50:13 GMT -5
Good golly Bobby! Those are nice! Very innovative way to slab them and as usual, your cabbing skills are incredible. Those are works of modern art!....Mel
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Post by bobby1 on Nov 19, 2008 10:21:12 GMT -5
Akansan, Yes, typically on a round nodule with concentric banding you just get a continuation of the bands: however, the end cuts do show some of the effect in these cabs. This example had fairly flat banding and adjacent black and red bands. I find that cutting Montana Agate parallel to the bands routinely shows some of this effect. Here is an example. Here is an example of another Brazilian cut parallel to the color banding. Another Montana. A Brazilian end cut. I hope these examples help show the effect. Bob
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Post by Tonyterner on Nov 19, 2008 11:01:00 GMT -5
I never thought of doing that before but the next time I fire up the saw I'm going to give this a try. I'm not a huge fan of brazilians but cutting this way makes them so much more interesting. Thanks for the tip.
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Post by pebblepup on Nov 19, 2008 11:12:16 GMT -5
All of these are quite nice. I have had a few nice surprises when cutting at unusual angles. Most of the time the different cut is not what I first intended but results of a crack or pit that I was trying to avoid. Your work shows that many nice pieces never get created because many of us get stuck in a rut and keep cutting the same way over and over again. Thanks for some good inspiration.
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Nov 19, 2008 12:48:36 GMT -5
Hey Bobby.. that third pic has got to be my pick of the day ! .. ya know I have no clue as to what the right way of cutting a stone lol.. obviously there is a technique huh.. lol.. well I guess it's true we learn something new everyday.. no wonder I'm always happy with everything I cut.. lol..
Killer pics, shine, and shapes!!!!!!
*smiles*
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Post by 49er on Nov 19, 2008 14:08:57 GMT -5
Unbelievable cabs there Bob. To me they both hint of a Japanese type painting.
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Post by fishenman on Nov 19, 2008 14:42:49 GMT -5
Those cabs are really special. Thanks for the new ideas!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 19, 2008 19:14:50 GMT -5
Wow, you can bet that I'm going to try that on all of my banded agates, that first one is awesome!
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Post by blarneystone on Nov 20, 2008 21:23:06 GMT -5
Man... those cabs are stunning... just goes to show that some rocks can't be cut 'wrong'.... some.
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