RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
Posts: 489
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 22, 2008 19:18:04 GMT -5
I started cabbing about a year ago. I spend a lot of time in Brasil and after seeing all the gems and minerals down there, it was just too tempting. My first attempts were pretty frustrating. The 1200 grit lap kept leaving 80 grit sized scratches. The thing was/is contaminated. There were also problems with the third party master lap being too heavy for the Ameri-Tool grinder. About the time these issues became apparent, someone suggested the 3M MicroPolishing film. Combined with a Lot-O-Tumbler, it's another world. Here are a few favorites. Condor agate Green Forest Fire Plume agate Crazy Lace agate
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Post by BuiltonRock on Nov 22, 2008 19:21:33 GMT -5
Very Nice!!!!! john
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
Posts: 489
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 22, 2008 19:27:29 GMT -5
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Post by Tweetiepy on Nov 22, 2008 20:09:56 GMT -5
Oh my god! That green forest fire is sPPPPPPectacular! it looks like that candy cane stuff
Next time please post a drool warning!
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Post by Bejewelme on Nov 22, 2008 20:23:21 GMT -5
OHHHHHH, all 3 are real beauties, but I am partial to that crazy lace, maybe because I am a little crazy:) I like all the busy patterns in that, but the green forest is very spectacular. Amber
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
Posts: 20,466
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Post by Sabre52 on Nov 22, 2008 20:29:16 GMT -5
Wow that lace just pops right out at ya!.....Mel
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 22, 2008 20:50:21 GMT -5
Those look great, especially the second one, awesome!!
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Post by stonesthatrock on Nov 22, 2008 22:05:01 GMT -5
great looking cabs, love the lace.
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Post by frane on Nov 22, 2008 22:26:25 GMT -5
They are all great looking but that green forest fire plume agate makes me keep going back to it! Great cabs! Fran
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SteveHolmes
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2009
Posts: 1,900
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 22, 2008 22:49:09 GMT -5
Top Notch Cabs and TOP NOTCH Material! ;D If you ever need a companion spending time in Brazil...I'd love to be it. I could honestly fake my kidnapping and hide out in South America for quite a while. I'm not even going to choose one fav. That 2nd one is so Stunningly Gorgeous....and I love Condor Agate and Crazy LAce. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Great cabs for your year anniversary. Steve
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Post by Tony W on Nov 23, 2008 0:09:51 GMT -5
Really nice work on some really nice material! Love the lace. Tony
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adrian65
Cave Dweller
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 23, 2008 0:48:13 GMT -5
Happy aniversary, many happy returns! All of your cabs age great, my favorites are the Condor, the green forrest and the Crazy Lace ;D Adrian
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rockdude
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2008
Posts: 187
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Post by rockdude on Nov 23, 2008 9:39:20 GMT -5
Looking good! I never get tired of looking at Crazy Lace.
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 23, 2008 9:53:51 GMT -5
splendid material and fabulous cabs! what do you do in Brazil? sounds like a good rock connection!
KD
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Post by fishenman on Nov 23, 2008 12:07:17 GMT -5
Beautiful work. It looks like you have a good system figured out, let's see some more!
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Post by sitnwrap on Nov 23, 2008 17:07:21 GMT -5
Those are really stunning and I just love close-up shots. You did a great job.
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Post by texaswoodie on Nov 24, 2008 17:41:41 GMT -5
Excellent! That green moss knocked my socks off!
Curt
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
Posts: 489
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 24, 2008 20:31:06 GMT -5
Thank you everyone. I can't tell you how frustrated I got at times. If you are in the process of learning to cab, never, ever give up. It's well worth it to get pass the learning curve. splendid material and fabulous cabs! what do you do in Brazil? sounds like a good rock connection! KD I started going to Brasil eight years ago for business with no idea that the name of the state of Minas Gerais (where I spend 80-90% of my time) translates into "General Mines". It's a rockhounds heaven in some ways. There's always, always something new to see. And sometimes, it's the characters you meet selling pedras that make it interesting Honestly, the people are great. If there's a downside to the Brasilian rock experience is that it's tough to find and buy rough in small quantities at time. It seems they always want to sell parcels too heavy to carry back. They know the value of adding labor and really want to sell finished cabs. If you shop wisely, it's easy to get some good deals. A friend is suppose to bring me some " conchonita" quartz rough over the holidays. This material is better known here as "Super Seven Stone" or "Melody Stone". I can't wait.
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pebblepup
has rocks in the head
Succor Creek Thunder Egg
Member since July 2008
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Post by pebblepup on Nov 25, 2008 12:57:25 GMT -5
That Green Forest plume is fantastic. Does it come from Brazil? I once read something about it coming from the Idaho-Oregon border but I haven't seen it around here.
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 25, 2008 13:55:26 GMT -5
hmmm, there has to be a way to mail yourself some good rock home from there and sell some to pay for the postage.
KD
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