Roger
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Post by Roger on Aug 24, 2009 10:54:32 GMT -5
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Post by frane on Aug 24, 2009 14:21:02 GMT -5
Very cool! I especially like the 2nd, 3rd and 5th one! Fran
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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 24, 2009 15:37:38 GMT -5
Very Cool!
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cman
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Post by cman on Aug 24, 2009 18:59:23 GMT -5
Wow I hope I can learn to do this.
Thanks,
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Aug 24, 2009 19:58:13 GMT -5
Those are nice Roger - very innovative. Are you using a hole saw for your inside piece too, or just hand grinding the circumference on that one? Garry
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Post by rockchalk on Aug 25, 2009 10:34:56 GMT -5
Whew, you are goin to town! Clearly loving the process too, which I think is very valuable. Those are just incredible and getting better all the time!
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Aug 25, 2009 11:22:41 GMT -5
Thanks,I'm finding that less grinding is better.If I grind to much you can see thru the opticon to the base piece.I use this core drill to make the hole then I hand grind the inside round cab.then I opticon the whole thing together. Thanks
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GlamRocks
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Post by GlamRocks on Aug 25, 2009 14:16:11 GMT -5
Hi Fairburned, those are truly intriguing stones Sir, I like the style, quite unlike anything I've seen before. I think the second one is just awesome! You got a whole new trick going on there, can't wait to see how you top these! Excellent work - thanks for sharing them! Cheers, Harry.
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Post by sitnwrap on Aug 26, 2009 0:10:44 GMT -5
Wow, the whole group is great. I love that 2nd one but the design in the first pic is awesome. I can see a whole lot happening with that design.
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karock
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Post by karock on Aug 27, 2009 9:54:57 GMT -5
Roger, You must have a very steady hand to do the inner piece so evenly. Number 5 is just awesome. Karock.
P.S. How long does it take you do the inner stone?
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beaddot
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Post by beaddot on Aug 27, 2009 11:21:19 GMT -5
Wow, totally awesome! My favorite is #5. I know as soon as I get some time I am definitely going to go back and try intarsia again.
Dot
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Post by Bejewelme on Aug 27, 2009 17:09:56 GMT -5
Roger: I really like #2!!! I think you got a good thing going on there!!! Amber
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Aug 28, 2009 9:41:44 GMT -5
Thanks,Here's a run down of materials. 1,agate-dud-wyo jade 2,agate-rhodnite?-obsidian 3,agate-wyo jade 4,agate-dud 5,agate-dud-obsidian 6,mex agate-wyo jade for the center I trace the circle,cut and grind takes 45 min or so.
thanks lots....Roger
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cman
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Post by cman on Aug 28, 2009 12:11:01 GMT -5
Name of the drill equipment and where to purchase. Thanks for the picture.
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Aug 28, 2009 14:04:08 GMT -5
Hey cman,I bought the core drills from jadecarver.com.Those guy's are great thanks to stoner.
Roger
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