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Post by MsAli on Apr 9, 2022 7:03:31 GMT -5
The material can be quite the pain to process. Depending on the piece. There can be a thin layer of almost a pink chalk like layer on the top that is very soft and porous. So that needs to come off. Then the big kicker is examining the pice and paying super close attention to the way the layers run. I spent a good 20 min in the slab saw adjusting this piece until I felt the layers would cut symmetrical and change when cabbed. Lastly, making sure you get close enough to the matrix and cut it perfectly so you separate it from the host without losing too much material. I was actually able to get two nice big slabs out of this with varying degrees of colors and patterns. I was actually surprised when I cut this and saw orbs and how different the layers flowed compared to some of the other material I’ve processed. We have 30lbs of rough that will probably end up being 10 by the time we remove all the matrix. I've basically set it to the side as I'm lazy and it's a lot of work
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Post by MsAli on Apr 8, 2022 8:54:13 GMT -5
Isn't that stuff amazing? It constantly changes as you get through the layers. He did a good job getting it cleaned up. There is a lot of work involved getting the matrix cleaned off.
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Post by MsAli on Apr 7, 2022 18:45:40 GMT -5
Or a trim saw so you can cut larger rocks into smaller rocks and then you'll need a larger saw to cut even bigger rocks
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Post by MsAli on Apr 6, 2022 19:48:57 GMT -5
Anniversary trip! Woo-hoo! YES!
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Post by MsAli on Apr 6, 2022 17:22:12 GMT -5
To be honest when Nate said you might be coming out this way I was envisioning a short but sweet little wedding in an elegant winery here in Napa Valley, followed by kicking off of shoes and Tommy taking the bride and groom out for some serious rockhounding. Vegas is ... OK I guess haha You'll be closer to most of our NV, AZ, and socal members though. Maybe I can get divorced and remarry for that offer.... LOL! How about a renewal of vows
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Post by MsAli on Apr 6, 2022 13:47:18 GMT -5
Thank you all so very much! It is going to be held in Vegas. And no, as much as I wanted, Elvis will not be officiating the wedding and unfortunately there will not be enough time for a rock collecting trip. If anyone wants to come celebrate with us you are more than welcome! To be honest when Nate said you might be coming out this way I was envisioning a short but sweet little wedding in an elegant winery here in Napa Valley, followed by kicking off of shoes and Tommy taking the bride and groom out for some serious rockhounding. Vegas is ... OK I guess haha You'll be closer to most of our NV, AZ, and socal members though. I did consider it, but decided on Vegas for a couple reasons. Napa is only a 9 hour drive
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Post by MsAli on Apr 6, 2022 12:39:45 GMT -5
😂
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Post by MsAli on Apr 6, 2022 11:34:49 GMT -5
Thank you all so very much! It is going to be held in Vegas. And no, as much as I wanted, Elvis will not be officiating the wedding and unfortunately there will not be enough time for a rock collecting trip. If anyone wants to come celebrate with us you are more than welcome!
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Post by MsAli on Apr 5, 2022 17:21:30 GMT -5
That is beautiful
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Post by MsAli on Apr 5, 2022 17:15:57 GMT -5
I said yes
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Post by MsAli on Apr 5, 2022 17:12:56 GMT -5
Is there a Bermuda triangle in south Dakota? Yeah...it's also known as my workbench...I put something down and two minutes later I can't find it! LOL Like I tell Mr. Larson. It's right where you put it.
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Post by MsAli on Apr 5, 2022 12:14:36 GMT -5
Our spring consists of us currently being in the middle of a 3 day winter storm.
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Post by MsAli on Apr 4, 2022 18:47:58 GMT -5
Great trip report!
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Post by MsAli on Apr 2, 2022 7:36:42 GMT -5
Not able to open the links
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Post by MsAli on Apr 2, 2022 5:55:44 GMT -5
Thank you, that hangs very nice Jason!
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Post by MsAli on Apr 1, 2022 14:02:50 GMT -5
Glad you are recovering well!
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Post by MsAli on Apr 1, 2022 13:35:43 GMT -5
Really neat. How does sit look sitting on a chain?
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Post by MsAli on Apr 1, 2022 11:08:33 GMT -5
Wow! Some really great entries!
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Post by MsAli on Apr 1, 2022 11:05:57 GMT -5
Those are manly but yet not so much so a woman wouldn't wear.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 30, 2022 16:59:15 GMT -5
Looks like you guys had a great time. I love that there are about as many pictures of food and beer as there are of rocks! Priorities
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