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Post by Bluesky78987 on Apr 11, 2017 10:36:29 GMT -5
On her website she recommends 4wd high clearance vehicles. Hard to get one of those from a rental place - what's your take on vehicle accessibility at Singleton?
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Post by txrockhunter on Apr 11, 2017 12:26:01 GMT -5
I guess its time to start cutting my booty from last fall. Nice job Jermey. Thanks, Billy! Looking forward to seeing your Booty! BTW, love the tie dies in your avatar! A closer look would be very appropriate.
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Post by txrockhunter on Apr 11, 2017 12:50:25 GMT -5
Wow, you've spent a few hours on the trim saw! Looks like you did great! Looks like a really fun and productive trip! (googling Teri Smith . . .) Thanks! I've definitely got a few hours logged on the trim saw! Still learning how to read & cut them without wasting too many. Extremely productive trip and have plans to return for more. Here is a link to Teri's website - Teri Smith Rock Hunts
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Post by txrockhunter on Apr 11, 2017 13:00:33 GMT -5
Good gawd almighty that is some mighty fine material Jeremy. Wow, just wow. Any of my fellow Easterners want to get together for a Teri Smith trip? Thanks, Mike! Now that I've been, I'd say it's a must for any rockhound!
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Post by HankRocks on Apr 11, 2017 13:40:17 GMT -5
We had 7 or 8 vehicles one day. two of those did not have 4-wheel drive so those folks got rides with other vehicles that did. I have 4 wheel and gave one of the non-4-wheel drive guys a ride up the last slope. There was only one location on the ranch that actually needed 4 wheel. The other two areas we went to on the Ranch did not. It's always nice to have a relatively high clearance vehicle or a short wheel base. Something like a Honda or Toyota van would have more issues.
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Post by Pat on Apr 11, 2017 13:43:27 GMT -5
Woooooow! Thanks for the show!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Apr 11, 2017 14:07:09 GMT -5
Cool, thanks Hank. So if I went, I could rent an SUV of some type, rather than having to drive my own 4wd all the way from California. We should really get up a group trip for next winter. Those rocks you found are really spectacular, and I"m sure by then you'll be done cutting them so you'll want to go again!
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Post by txrockhunter on Apr 11, 2017 14:25:32 GMT -5
aDave - 1) How difficult is cutting freehand? I've used a tile saw and trim saw and in my experience, the trim saw with a thin diamond blade is much easier to control. The tile saw, even with a good tile blade, seemed to bind more often and the blades run about 2x's the speed of a trim saw. 2) Are you using any sort of guide, or just holding onto the rock? - Just holding on. But, when cutting small slabs I'll clamp a strait edge to the deck for a parallel cut. 3) If you're just holding on, what issues do you find are most common and how did you deal with them (like blade binding, the rock slipping, etc.)? - I have't had any issues with the trim saw, but have had a few rocks thrown from the tile saw (some people use the tile saw backwards, pulling the rock through, so that it will shoot away from you if it catches).
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Post by txrockhunter on Apr 11, 2017 14:40:01 GMT -5
Nice haul and some beauts in there! You know your priorities are screwed up when you look at the countryside and think, Man, I bet I could call in a ton of coyotes there! Thanks, Radio! I don't think the priorities are screwed up, it's just what you do after the evening hunt (here in Texas anyway).
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Post by txrockhunter on Apr 11, 2017 14:51:19 GMT -5
Cool, thanks Hank. So if I went, I could rent an SUV of some type, rather than having to drive my own 4wd all the way from California. We should really get up a group trip for next winter. Those rocks you found are really spectacular, and I"m sure by then you'll be done cutting them so you'll want to go again! I'm definitely going back and hopefully soon! I may be done cutting these by then, but hopefully I'm better educated on what to look for and how to cut them properly! The same quantity with better quality will keep me busy for a long time!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 14:55:20 GMT -5
Nice haul and some beauts in there! You know your priorities are screwed up when you look at the countryside and think, Man, I bet I could call in a ton of coyotes there! Thanks, Radio! I don't think the priorities are screwed up, it's just what you do after the evening hunt (here in Texas anyway). Have to get my 243 dialed in for that! Rocks pelts and skulls. jeannie let's go to west Texas.
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Post by radio on Apr 11, 2017 16:02:28 GMT -5
Nice haul and some beauts in there! You know your priorities are screwed up when you look at the countryside and think, Man, I bet I could call in a ton of coyotes there! Thanks, Radio! I don't think the priorities are screwed up, it's just what you do after the evening hunt (here in Texas anyway). I would probably be looking for pretty rocks through the scope! You predator hunt also?
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Post by txrockhunter on Apr 11, 2017 16:34:37 GMT -5
Thanks, Radio! I don't think the priorities are screwed up, it's just what you do after the evening hunt (here in Texas anyway). I would probably be looking for pretty rocks through the scope! You predator hunt also? I rock hunt on a lot of my friend's leases, typically during deer season. When they come in from the morning hunt I am heading out to rock hunt. Typically after dinner, the coyote calls get blasted on the speakers and the spotlights and rifles come out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 16:43:24 GMT -5
Thanks, Radio! I don't think the priorities are screwed up, it's just what you do after the evening hunt (here in Texas anyway). I would probably be looking for pretty rocks through the scope! You predator hunt also? Yeah, coyotes mostly. Called in a bobcat once. Out of season. Just tested techniques. It worked. Lol
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 11, 2017 17:41:55 GMT -5
Since I've used both tile and trimsaws, I'd add that tile saws, at least with regular stone cutting blades, make much rougher cuts with more saw marks than do actual lapidary blades on a trim saw. That being said, my tile saw blades cut real fast ( wear out faster though) cost ten bucks, and can be used with water, whereas my 10 inch trim/slab saw uses oil which really sucks when you get bathed in it and the blades can cost ten times as much as tile blades......Mel
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Post by aDave on Apr 11, 2017 18:32:21 GMT -5
Since I've used both tile and trimsaws, I'd add that tile saws, at least with regular stone cutting blades, make much rougher cuts with more saw marks than do actual lapidary blades on a trim saw. That being said, my tile saw blades cut real fast ( wear out faster though) cost ten bucks, and can be used with water, whereas my 10 inch trim/slab saw uses oil which really sucks when you get bathed in it and the blades can cost ten times as much as tile blades......Mel Mel, out of curiosity, what 10 inch saw are you using? I'm leaning toward an 8-10" trim saw, but I'm not completely sold yet. Still doing research and weighing pros and cons of each. Price of the two types of saws are a big consideration, as is oil vs water, the footprint of the unit, ability to use a vise vs not using one, and so on. If I was strictly going to size down work or trim for tumbling, the tile saw would probably win. But, I'd almost like the ability to do small slabs down the road, so I'm somewhat leaning toward killing two birds at the same time. txrockhunter, that looks like it was a great trip, and the material you got is very, very neat. Looking at that, I'm trying to find a way to get down there. Looks like a great experience. Dave
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 11, 2017 20:22:15 GMT -5
Dave, I have the ten inch Covington. Tried to save a few bucks. Bad decision! Very poorly designed, almost like it was made by folks who never used a saw. Very hard to clean and change blade due to constricted access and tabletop actually has to be unbolted. Power feed overheats all the time. Small vice. Clutch is touchy. Table top leaks oil all over the place. Weird oil reservoir. Drains poorly designed. I've got it working OK now until the weather gets hot but the whole rig has been a major pain. I'd go with the Barranca 10 if I did it again. I've heard good things about them. If you can find an old Beacon Star 10 with power feed get it. Best saw I ever owned and it cut huge rough for a ten with no issues or supervision. Just turn it on, set the auto shut off and go do something else. Come back to find you rock perfectly slabbed. And wow, tip up top and big reservoir. Super easy to clean....Mel
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Post by jeannie on Apr 12, 2017 19:35:33 GMT -5
Thanks, Radio! I don't think the priorities are screwed up, it's just what you do after the evening hunt (here in Texas anyway). Have to get my 243 dialed in for that! Rocks pelts and skulls. jeannie let's go to west Texas. I'm ready when you are! Let's go!
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 12, 2017 20:47:48 GMT -5
Jeez, I wish we had more coyotes on this ranch. Scarce here as compared to our place in Commiefornia and as a result we are about hip deep in dang whitetail deer. Only relief we get is when a lion comes through. Many Texans don't seem to understand the need for predators. We even had a three legged coyote at our ranch out west we named Tripod. Used to stop by every evening to gorge on the destructive ground squirrels I'd bump off. Going on year nine here and I've only seen two coyotes cause we have too many sheep and goat ranchers who kill every predator they see. What we really need is something like dire wolves to eat all the dang hogs *L*.....Mel
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Post by MrMike on Apr 12, 2017 20:55:44 GMT -5
On her website she recommends 4wd high clearance vehicles. Hard to get one of those from a rental place - what's your take on vehicle accessibility at Singleton? I have a 4wd with good clearance, just saying...
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