<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Dec 26, 2015 22:03:20 GMT -5
a few Washington serpentine cabochons
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Roger
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Roger on Dec 26, 2015 23:42:04 GMT -5
Great set! Love the shapes. The first and last are tied for my favorites
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cobbledstones
spending too much on rocks
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Post by cobbledstones on Dec 27, 2015 0:04:22 GMT -5
love that first one. The shape and color is really nice
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Post by drocknut on Dec 27, 2015 10:53:33 GMT -5
Very nice cabs.
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jackangeline
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Post by jackangeline on Jan 2, 2016 12:40:23 GMT -5
a few Washington serpentine cabochons @<'))))>< Fish what did you use for a polish? I have some that wants to orange peel. I am using AO with leather.
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Jan 2, 2016 15:44:35 GMT -5
I used 50000 diamond paste, on leather
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jackangeline
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Post by jackangeline on Jan 2, 2016 18:40:59 GMT -5
I used 50000 diamond paste, on leather @<'))))>< Fish, okay now you have to know the next question coming. Grit sequence please. Either that or all my cabs with it will be preforms Thanks in advance.
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Jan 2, 2016 20:23:23 GMT -5
wheels I used ... 80 220 280 600 1200 3000 50000 diamond paste
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Post by Pat on Jan 2, 2016 21:09:41 GMT -5
fishman is that Washington serpentine rare? Sure is pretty. Haven't ever seen it for sale at the shows.
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Jan 2, 2016 21:17:02 GMT -5
I do not think it's rare, but it is sure nice, I have one slab left and a 4 pounder, that I need to slab
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jackangeline
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Post by jackangeline on Jan 3, 2016 9:00:57 GMT -5
wheels I used ... 80 220 280 600 1200 3000 50000 diamond paste Thanks for the info. I may need to invest in a few more wheels and some diamond paste
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 3, 2016 17:18:51 GMT -5
Now those are crazy cool!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like them all.................
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 3, 2016 18:41:16 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs. Georgia has fine greenish yellow serpentine. It is often found in garnet mines. Liking the soft colors, nice characteristic.
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 3, 2016 21:22:43 GMT -5
is it really soft? does it make a mud bath? super shine tho, very nice.
KD
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Jan 3, 2016 21:31:49 GMT -5
It is soft, no mud bath. turns white..
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