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Post by fantastic5 on Sept 22, 2017 13:27:10 GMT -5
How deep does the copper go? After reading the article, it sounded like it only fills the surface cracks and pits that had developed. Can you see the copper on both sides of the pieces? Curious. All the way through. The pieces are noticeably heavy. Chuck That is really amazing stuff. Bringing beauty out of rubble.
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Post by pghram on Sept 22, 2017 14:34:56 GMT -5
Beautiful cab, I've seen the material for sale. You're tempting me.
Peace, Rich
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Sept 22, 2017 16:54:23 GMT -5
I have a friend who sells a lot of this material. made a few cabochons, they sell fast
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 22, 2017 16:56:17 GMT -5
I have a friend who sells a lot of this material. made a few cabochons, they sell fast When you say "sells this material" do you mean specifically from Michigan or is it being sold from other locations also? Chuck
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Sept 22, 2017 17:09:38 GMT -5
he collected it from michigan, but lives someplace else. he sells mostly slabs but can sell some rough.
I might buy more now after seeing the cabochon.
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Post by fishnpinball on Sept 22, 2017 22:32:44 GMT -5
I find it interesting that so much neat material can be found around older industrial sites. That is a killer cab.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Sept 23, 2017 15:06:43 GMT -5
That's beautiful! I made a cab of it once, and it cabbed up well enough, but the copper promptly oxidized. Better sell those with a sunshine cloth! Or wax them or something. Fun material.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 23, 2017 15:18:44 GMT -5
That's beautiful! I made a cab of it once, and it cabbed up well enough, but the copper promptly oxidized. Better sell those with a sunshine cloth! Or wax them or something. Fun material. Good tip. Easy enough to spray it with a clear coat. I think that is acceptable as long as it is stated with the reason when sold. Chuck
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Post by youp50 on Sept 25, 2017 6:38:28 GMT -5
I have always been leery of the potential for cyanide poisoning. Wish I had a chemist background and the ability to test for it.
I have heard that water is the best coolant/lube to cut with.
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Post by fernwood on Sept 25, 2017 6:42:04 GMT -5
Great gamble. Have heard of this material before, just never seen it. Very unique and pretty.
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Post by fernwood on Sept 25, 2017 6:49:28 GMT -5
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 25, 2017 7:03:18 GMT -5
I have always been leery of the potential for cyanide poisoning. Wish I had a chemist background and the ability to test for it. I have heard that water is the best coolant/lube to cut with. All of my cabbing is done with excessive water. I wear a butchers apron and water is usually dripping off of that onto the floor when I am done. Anything involving copper I wear the dual cartridge charcoal respirator. Should probably were latex gloves but that is the part I always seem to forget. Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2017 10:02:27 GMT -5
I like it a lot, Chuck. You didn’t say whether you were pleased with your gamble. Are you happy to have enough for 39 more? I was able to get a wholesale vendor price on a flat. One of those deals you have to grab when the opportunity is there. I have not seen it for sale at shows before. I think as long as the history is conveyed properly it might sell ok. Just like Fordite and Leland Blue. The story is a big part of what makes those sell locally. Chuck "The Story" is what sell everything. Every stone we sell has a story and that is the reason why people choose to buy it. Perhaps you remember hearing "Sell the sizzle not the fajitas"? Sell the sizzle!! And this stuff is tasty!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2017 10:11:34 GMT -5
I haven't Google to be sure, but I can't believe there would be cyanide in this material.
A) cyanide is water soluble and would be washed away long ago.
B)cyanide would not survive at the temperatures this material experienced in formation.
I used to be a chemist and do not play one on TV. Don't take advice from me....
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