plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 29, 2013 10:28:33 GMT -5
High of 120 degrees today in phoenix and it was 118 yesterday and expecting that heat tomorrow as well... I have been getting in the pool to cool off and then I go cut rock on the saw wet it helps!
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 26, 2013 21:04:27 GMT -5
Welcome back!!
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 26, 2013 21:02:00 GMT -5
They are all gorgeous!!! Great Job
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 26, 2013 20:59:37 GMT -5
Love that banded amethyst!! Great work!
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 26, 2013 20:36:32 GMT -5
Seriously you get mail from them too! I get junk mail for like hearing aids and retirement stuff.. I am 26 i wish I could retire... and my hearing is perfect! Thanks lol
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 25, 2013 18:11:52 GMT -5
My 9lb Tumbler got here this afternoon!! First run in progress... Amethyst,Banded Amethyst,Rose Quartz,and Peridot.
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 24, 2013 18:58:11 GMT -5
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 24, 2013 18:33:08 GMT -5
They are all gorgeous!!! Great Work!
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 23, 2013 23:16:35 GMT -5
There will be pics tomorrow!!
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 23, 2013 23:07:30 GMT -5
Well... Today was a great!! I picked up the saw and set it all up in my backyard for the moment. Was cutting rock for 5 hours after it was all setup.. Tim gave me some great rocks and I started by cutting some beautiful rose quartz and some of my banded amethyst and amethyst that was ordered off ebay. I am on my way I also picked up a cab machine from him as well I am going to set that up in the next couple of days.
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 22, 2013 22:21:21 GMT -5
Welcome Larry! Do u mean stone plugs for like gauged ears or something?
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 22, 2013 20:36:42 GMT -5
Beautiful!!
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 22, 2013 20:32:31 GMT -5
Yes, I am meeting up with Tim tomorrow morning to look thru his stuff and I will be taking home that saw and probably a lot more from what he says!!!! I am extremely excited at the moment to get started cutting some rock and making some jewelry! I just got my 5lb of rough today in the mail so that makes me more anxious....lol I will post pictures of my rough later.
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 22, 2013 17:14:07 GMT -5
Heck ya ill take that deal!!! When are you available I will drive down there right now!! It would be great to meet ya pick your brain A bit!
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 22, 2013 14:23:18 GMT -5
I stopped in today at a store that sells alot of used lapidary equipment and rocks and such. They had several saws I was debating getting but decided to think about it and see what everyone on here thought first.. One of the saws was a 10" slab saw with vice assembly and all goodies for 225. Seems like a decent price and the guy did say if i buy it from them and i have problems within the first couple weeks with it i could bring it back with receipt for full refund! They did have alot of other stuff like a 12" auto feed for like 440 or something? Seem legit?
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 21, 2013 23:35:31 GMT -5
I submerged the rock in acid and nothing happened, No bubbles.
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 21, 2013 22:27:08 GMT -5
Will it hurt the rock it i put the acid on it?
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 21, 2013 22:20:17 GMT -5
I scratched it with a steel knife and it left lines in it..
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 21, 2013 22:02:23 GMT -5
Awesome!! I will look into those thanks for the info! My rough i ordered should be here tomorrow in the mail amethyst,banded amethyst,rose quartz,and some peridot! 5 lbs all together... I really am excited to get started tumbling and making some jewelry!! I have a feeling this hobby is going to take over my spare time...
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plumberinaz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2013
Posts: 186
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Post by plumberinaz on Jun 21, 2013 21:19:43 GMT -5
I already am looking into buying saw and grinder..lol Any good ones you would recommend?
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