miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
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Post by miander on Feb 9, 2014 10:07:29 GMT -5
Thanks so much for posting these! I love the display boxes you have - but the materials they house, wowzers! Did you do them all yourself?!
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miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
Member since November 2013
Posts: 407
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Post by miander on Feb 9, 2014 5:31:49 GMT -5
Hi Matt, welcome from another new member! I too share my obsession with all things rockhounding with my girls ( I have 3) and we recently got my husband interested too. I think it's great that your sharing this "hobby" with your son. Good luck with your tumbler, I'm sure it'll be alot easier now that you have all this info and experience from this board!
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miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
Member since November 2013
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Post by miander on Feb 9, 2014 5:22:52 GMT -5
Hi Tim - I am a new member and enjoyed reading your post. I too love Pet wood, although I never wood (haha) have though to listen to them! I'll bet you have an amazing collection from your lucky travels - I can't wait to see some pictures a what you've got hoarded in your basement!
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miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
Member since November 2013
Posts: 407
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Post by miander on Feb 9, 2014 5:13:01 GMT -5
Hi Susan, greetings from another new member from CA, I'm in the Bay Area. I am totally obsessed with this Board and all things RHing. If anyone ever organizes a field trip on our side of this great state, perhaps we'll get a chance to meet in person. Wouldn't it be great to add to our collections?!
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miander
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Member since November 2013
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Post by miander on Feb 9, 2014 4:59:28 GMT -5
I can see from your photos that the trip was worth it, and meeting knowledgeable fellow RH's is priceless! I envy you, thanks for sharing!
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miander
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Member since November 2013
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Post by miander on Feb 9, 2014 4:50:38 GMT -5
Wow, what a score! I really love the honkin' cab - it's a good thing it' so big so you can work around the break : D
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miander
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Post by miander on Feb 9, 2014 4:50:09 GMT -5
Wow, what a score! I really love the honkin' cab - it's a good thing it' so big so you can work around the break : D
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miander
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Post by miander on Feb 9, 2014 4:37:28 GMT -5
Pat - I know I would like to see some photos of your set up and I'm pretty sure there are others that would too! Thanks for all the great info folks and that cab looks good enough to eat!
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miander
spending too much on rocks
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Member since November 2013
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Post by miander on Feb 4, 2014 0:29:48 GMT -5
You guys make quite a team - what beautiful pieces!
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miander
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Post by miander on Feb 4, 2014 0:21:31 GMT -5
Oh. Wow. Gorgeous!!!
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miander
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Post by miander on Feb 4, 2014 0:14:06 GMT -5
Man, talk about perfection all around. You just can't go wrong with a rock like that and your cabbing skills! I have to say that the first picture I found particularly eye popping!
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miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
Member since November 2013
Posts: 407
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Post by miander on Feb 4, 2014 0:10:11 GMT -5
Wow, those are so pretty - you have quite a talent for seeing beautiful patterns in all kinds of rocks. Best wishes for a successful and profitable store!
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miander
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Member since November 2013
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Post by miander on Feb 4, 2014 0:00:15 GMT -5
Stunning! The inclusion on the last cab is so interesting, it almost looks like a metal snowflake, thanks for sharing.
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miander
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Post by miander on Feb 3, 2014 23:44:30 GMT -5
You guys rock, I feel so lucky to have all this knowledge at the tips of my fingers; thank you so much for helping a camera idiot like myself avoid costly mistakes! I especially appreciated the photo comparison and info links - thanks again!
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miander
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Feb 2, 2014 21:48:26 GMT -5
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Post by miander on Feb 2, 2014 21:48:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad nobody called me careless - which I was. Machines are like Mother Nature, get careless, get hurt!
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miander
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Feb 2, 2014 1:52:13 GMT -5
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Post by miander on Feb 2, 2014 1:52:13 GMT -5
I hurt myself a little today working on the new/used diagonal lap. I got careless trying to adjust the water drip and the diamond disk cut me to the bone (good thing or else I'd be short two fingers). The funniest thing about it is that I was pissed that my cabbing was interrupted, more than the pain that was numbing my digit. During my pity party I realized what a Small price it is in the "big picture", but dang, I think I lost some feeling in the tip.
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miander
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Searching for the shop of my dreams...
Member since November 2013
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Post by miander on Feb 2, 2014 1:43:34 GMT -5
You guys are awesome, thanks so much for the feedback. I am not terribly tech wavy, so pointers and money saving tips are gold : D
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miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
Member since November 2013
Posts: 407
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Post by miander on Jan 31, 2014 20:00:14 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I'm not sure if this is the right place to pose this question, but I was wondering if there are any tips on what camera specifics are good for photographing rock and any lighting tips? Thanks for any suggestions
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miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
Member since November 2013
Posts: 407
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Post by miander on Jan 30, 2014 23:31:19 GMT -5
After looking at your bones, I see them in a different light - amazing!
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miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
Member since November 2013
Posts: 407
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Post by miander on Jan 30, 2014 23:26:15 GMT -5
I can't believe I missed that one, dang it!
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