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Post by MrMike on Nov 2, 2017 21:34:06 GMT -5
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Post by MrMike on Nov 2, 2017 18:27:57 GMT -5
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Post by MrMike on Nov 2, 2017 7:24:36 GMT -5
Them some beauties jamesp, liking #1 the best. Well done. Haven’t seen any Rio pics from captbob in a long time. Think he forgot about them in his tumblers? May all be pea sized by now.
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Post by MrMike on Nov 2, 2017 6:25:32 GMT -5
Holy crap Ryan, those are sweet. You find some great stuff, must have keen eyes. That 1st one is a behemoth.
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Post by MrMike on Oct 31, 2017 17:05:25 GMT -5
Definite favorite for me is #1!! What is it? Kinda has that Kentucky agate yellow.
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Post by MrMike on Oct 31, 2017 13:19:54 GMT -5
Maybe not, melhill1659 has found some nice agates in her Mississippi creeks. Her husband salted that creek with 12 tons of agate to reduce the travel budget. Rock hunting by day, Ritz at night, private jet to and from. A whole team of young firemen to pack her boxes and ship them. Sad. Remember she knows where you live....
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Post by MrMike on Oct 31, 2017 12:09:02 GMT -5
Thanks James, probably 2-3 months in coarse. Those guys out west are lucky to have access to such rock hounding. Yep. The closest western agate starts in Tejas. Just the way it is. Your patience paid off. Maybe not, melhill1659 has found some nice agates in her Mississippi creeks.
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Post by MrMike on Oct 30, 2017 23:13:26 GMT -5
Yes, the saw was water cooled, at least I would assume water. A tank and pump came with it, the water piped up, split, and aimed at both sides of the blade. Look at the front of the blade guard; there is a piece of tubing wrapped around a large washer, this is where the water is directed to the blade. The feed tube used to be soldered to the loop of tubing, broke off at some point. Where the tube end is laying, it looks like the rock is cooled. OK thanks Larry
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Post by MrMike on Oct 30, 2017 21:59:09 GMT -5
Love the variety MrMike . I especially like the ones with the greens. I don't think I've seen much of that yet. Nicely done. You're going to make me start rolling some again, but I have got alot of catching up to do with other material. Dave Thanks again for the gift Dave
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Post by MrMike on Oct 30, 2017 21:21:38 GMT -5
You're right on with your description of the saw operation MrMike , very basic in construction. There is a fixed weight on the end of the arm opposite the vise, and two more weights the same size that can be located and pinned at several increments along the counterweight bar. Is the saw water cooled? Looks like coolant is pumped up to the rock or am I seeing it wrong?
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Post by MrMike on Oct 30, 2017 19:52:52 GMT -5
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Post by MrMike on Oct 30, 2017 19:45:22 GMT -5
Well just jump out there take the show MrMike. How long did you run them in coarse ? aDave has a fine eye for collecting nice ones. Thanks James, probably 2-3 months in coarse. Those guys out west are lucky to have access to such rock hounding.
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Post by MrMike on Oct 30, 2017 17:55:34 GMT -5
Collected & generously shared by aDave 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Post by MrMike on Oct 29, 2017 16:02:37 GMT -5
Wow, major score Brian. What a deal on that Dino bone!
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Post by MrMike on Oct 28, 2017 17:29:42 GMT -5
Yep Rich sometimes Dale but always wigglinrocks, hate to miss this one. Oh well you snooze you lose.
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Post by MrMike on Oct 28, 2017 16:51:10 GMT -5
The notion with this project is that I act in an advisory capacity only, got dirty moving it, that's enough. I have plenty other stuff to keep busy with. How does that saw work? Like a pendulum with counterweights? Really neat stuff.
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Post by MrMike on Oct 28, 2017 16:46:05 GMT -5
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Post by MrMike on Oct 28, 2017 9:18:28 GMT -5
That’s Fair Dinkum mate!!!!
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Post by MrMike on Oct 27, 2017 20:47:39 GMT -5
So, maybe this'll help us. Please take a moment and vote. It's anonymous, so no worries. strawpoll.com/b8kpfy87Thanks for all the feedback and ideas everyone, I really appreciate the community coming together to discuss this. Darn it, just voted & I see the 50/50 box is in the lead. Just want to take a moment to ask everyone “What’s the name of this Forum?” GRIN
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Post by MrMike on Oct 26, 2017 17:40:08 GMT -5
I think Luminin should start a MFRB of that sweet Flint Ridge stuff. If that’s the case I officially sign up as the next participant.....
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