geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Nov 14, 2009 9:19:29 GMT -5
Rock Picks (14oz and 22oz). A gem scoop is good for searching without bending. Magnifying glass or optiloupe. Portapotty ;D
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Nov 13, 2009 11:02:03 GMT -5
I assume you mean train tracks? That's amazing! Our tracks only have leaverite. Timothy
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Nov 13, 2009 10:50:54 GMT -5
Good Morning I used to use Pella, but both my son and I kept getting really sick after we would cut. That was years ago, and now I only use mineral oil in my 18". I raise sheep and use the oil as a drench from time to time, so my vet sells it to me in gallon containers. Have had great success with low mist.
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Nov 13, 2009 10:14:53 GMT -5
That is a sad truth. Lapidary Journal was such a great magazine back in the 70's and 80's. It reflects the lack of interest in this hobby today. We had to shut down our club after 40 years due to not having enough members.
Timothy
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Nov 12, 2009 17:51:27 GMT -5
This is probably the best issue in several years. I am so glad that they stopped talking about gold . . . . finally. That Kentucky Agate is some beautiful stuff !!! Who's organizing the field trip this spring?
Timothy
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Nov 10, 2009 21:10:07 GMT -5
Montana is the most beautiful of all the agates. Outstanding quality! Thanks for sharing.
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 26, 2009 11:41:19 GMT -5
I stand corrected. There are similarities. I saw the black and cream and assumed it was Eden Valley. Sorry.
Eden Valley Petrified Wood and is named after the town of Eden, Wyoming. Eden is located in the west-central part of the state and is in the center of the 80 mile long area where the fossil wood is found.
Here's a pic of the stuff that comes from that area.
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 26, 2009 9:29:42 GMT -5
Awesome work! That deschutes is just great material. Timothy
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 25, 2009 18:15:12 GMT -5
Would make some nice cabs. Need to visit your website, good stuff for sale.
Timothy
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 25, 2009 18:04:04 GMT -5
Nice Stuff ! Last one looks like St. John's Flower Agate.
Rock On ! Timothy
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 25, 2009 17:56:29 GMT -5
Oh, yeah . . . . Glue eyes on them. People will still buy pet rocks. Had a table full for sale. A teacher came by and bought them all to give as motivators for her students.
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 25, 2009 17:51:43 GMT -5
Hey zero: I buy various glasses and vases and fill them up. Place fake flowers in them, and you have a great table centerpiece or conversation starter at work. It's fun to make key chains too. Swap meets are a good place to sell baggies full of polished rocks or sell them individually. Kids can't resist them at 25 cents each. It adds up quickly.
Rock On ! Timothy
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 25, 2009 17:38:01 GMT -5
Beautiful ! That Mookaite is exceptional !!!
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 24, 2009 13:29:07 GMT -5
Hey Nick: Very nice job. Glad to know there are other faceters on here. Not as hard as you thought it was; was it? I use the same machine. Pretty use to the quartz's, so purchased some garnets, and tourmaline to try this winter. My first attempt at topaz was a tragedy. Keep the pictures coming, love to see others work. Timothy
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 23, 2009 22:31:57 GMT -5
Man, you are getting after it. That Eden Valley Wood is gorgeous. I used to cut like crazy, until I started hearing the saw blade saying, "$300.00", and slowed down. But just ignore it, it's only money, right?
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 22, 2009 23:16:13 GMT -5
Palomino may be a better choice. Still not sure about #3. What about Mozarkite.
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 22, 2009 19:40:59 GMT -5
Just guesses. #5 Chicken Track Jasper, #4 and #7 Green Tree Agate, #6 Mahagony Obsidian, #8 First thought was the end of a piece of Biggs, but not quite dark enough. Not an expert, so very willing to be corrected. Thanks
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 22, 2009 8:55:44 GMT -5
Congrats ! All my equipment is HP from the 70's. It may be old, but it is the best quality available still today. It will last many lifetimes.
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 21, 2009 16:56:08 GMT -5
Thank you for the welcome. Hard Rock: My son is a senior at Iowa State. Jacobs is a great place to spend the day.
So, sorry Toad, but that would be GO Cyclones! ;D
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on Oct 21, 2009 15:01:09 GMT -5
Good Afternoon: Have been a mineral collector (mostly geodes) for over 40 years. I have done the tumbling, lapping, cabbing, and slabbing thing, but now spend most of my time faceting. I currently have a 20 lb rotary Highland Park, that runs great, and just recently puchased a Raytech tumbler off e-bay, to spend a little more time at the part of the lapidary hobby that I started with back in the 70's. Looking forward to learning a few new tips from you folks. Thanks for having me, and have a great day. Timothy
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