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Post by miket on Feb 6, 2019 17:53:43 GMT -5
Used the dremel a bit more today on this puddingstone cab with some different dremel bits, both courtesy of my friend Walt. Already posted the first picture but I'm showing it again for comparison. These are the bits that I was using, the long, slender bits. Obviously wrong. They gave this result, uneven, grooves, etc. The burrs I'm using now, showing an example- it's the bigger, flatter bits in the left row of the case... I'm getting much better results. More even, anyway. I have a long way to go but here's what it's looking like now- I worked on it inside today in the kitchen sink since it's 2 degrees here.
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jimaz
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2018
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Post by jimaz on Feb 6, 2019 20:39:41 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing this. I had wondered what folks used with a rotary tool tp produce cabs.
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Post by miket on Feb 7, 2019 10:25:20 GMT -5
I'm not sure if I'm butchering a rock or producing a cab yet I've never done it before But I am trying and I'm getting some good pointers as I go. Gives me something to do when it's so dang cold.
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Post by miket on Feb 7, 2019 17:49:32 GMT -5
Just an updated pic. I think I have the shape about down, looking for some feedback since it's the first time I've attempted a cab. Not super easy with a dremel, but I don't hate it. Oh, by the way, I'm trying to dome it... Thanks for looking.
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Post by beefjello on Feb 7, 2019 19:16:45 GMT -5
Here's some feedback from someone who hasn't cabbed in a few years.. so take it with a grain of salt. I think you're getting practice at working a somewhat difficult stone (a conglomerate with mixed hardnesses), and you're doing it with a tool that can be very aggressive with it's speed. It's a combination that teaches you what undercutting is all about. That being said, I think it's looking pretty darn good for a first time cab!
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Post by fernwood on Feb 8, 2019 4:51:48 GMT -5
Agree. Think you are getting the touch.
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Post by miket on Feb 8, 2019 10:17:46 GMT -5
Here's some feedback from someone who hasn't cabbed in a few years.. so take it with a grain of salt. I think you're getting practice at working a somewhat difficult stone (a conglomerate with mixed hardnesses), and you're doing it with a tool that can be very aggressive with it's speed. It's a combination that teaches you what undercutting is all about. That being said, I think it's looking pretty darn good for a first time cab! Thank you, sir. I have found it difficult- whatever the dark brown stones and red stones are, they're definitely harder than the rest of the rock. Probably should have started with something else but I sure can't give up now and let the rock win! I'm using the lowest speed on the dremel- it may take a bit longer but I have a little more control that way. Now I'll have to figure out a way to get all of the scratches out, the burrs I'm using to shape it are 38 grit. Anyway, thanks again for the compliment! Mike
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Post by miket on Feb 8, 2019 10:19:42 GMT -5
Agree. Think you are getting the touch. Thank you! I've had a bit of advice and help from manofglass on the shaping. Hopefully it will turn out well.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 8, 2019 17:56:44 GMT -5
Sorry, I can't offer any help since I have never done it by hand, but it does look like your doing pretty darn ok with it.
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Post by miket on Feb 9, 2019 13:49:05 GMT -5
Sorry, I can't offer any help since I have never done it by hand, but it does look like your doing pretty darn ok with it. Thank you, ma'am! Guess I'll learn as I go
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Post by miket on Feb 14, 2019 16:31:57 GMT -5
Just an update, I decided to throw the puddingstone cab in the tumbler thanks to some advice from manofglass and fernwood . Checked it at lunch and I believe I'll give it a few more days in the first stage then move it along. I don't believe the shape is changing much- which is what I was hoping for. Since I had nothing better to do and since it's V-Day I decided to start grinding on this one that Walt send me with the dremel. I could probably have chosen easier stones to learn on but I guess if I can get these to where I'm happy with them then the easier stones should be no problem!
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Post by manofglass on Feb 14, 2019 19:47:54 GMT -5
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Post by miket on Feb 15, 2019 10:25:48 GMT -5
Thank you, sir! In case anyone who didn't know what the above heart is and was curious, Walt informed me that it's tillite. Very cool.
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Post by miket on Feb 20, 2019 15:32:46 GMT -5
Here's what the heart looks like now. After approximately an hour of dremel work... I still don't mind it too much, it's actually kind of fun. Still have some high spots and I've uncovered a few pits that I'm hoping I can get rid of with some more work. Thanks for looking.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 20, 2019 15:54:21 GMT -5
Gettin' there!
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Post by miket on Feb 20, 2019 16:08:26 GMT -5
Slooooowly. I try to squeeze in time each day when I can for rock stuff. It takes a lot of time doing it this way but I think I'm learning. I have the puddingstone sitting in a container of water, chilling out with some agates and waiting to move on to 120/220. I'll probably do the same with the heart. Hopefully they'll polish in the rotary.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 20, 2019 16:10:22 GMT -5
Slooooowly. I try to squeeze in time each day when I can for rock stuff. It takes a lot of time doing it this way but I think I'm learning. I have the puddingstone sitting in a container of water, chilling out with some agates and waiting to move on to 120/220. I'll probably do the same with the heart. Hopefully they'll polish in the rotary. You're ahead of me- I don't know squat about tumbling.
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Post by miket on Feb 20, 2019 16:21:18 GMT -5
Ahead of you? I'm afraid I'll have to disagree, I've seen your work...
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Post by miket on Feb 21, 2019 12:20:22 GMT -5
I lost my heart. Literally.
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Kai
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Post by Kai on Feb 21, 2019 14:11:19 GMT -5
Oh no! Cracked?
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