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Post by taylor on Sept 7, 2018 13:29:59 GMT -5
Have you visited the rock shop in Torrington, Wy? Nice people...an elderly couple that have had that rock shop for more than 50 years.
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Post by taylor on Sept 7, 2018 13:14:34 GMT -5
Several decades ago I was taught to solder by a gentleman who was missing parts of fingers from both hands ( I never asked why), had bifocals, and who shook like a leaf. I figured if he could manage to do a decent job there weren't any excuses for not trying.
Tumbling can be a small operation with Lortone's small barrels. We tumble our cabbing scraps.
Most importantly, have fun!
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Post by taylor on Sept 6, 2018 20:25:10 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona!
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Post by taylor on Sept 4, 2018 22:07:45 GMT -5
Ooooo! Aaaahhhh! Very nice cabs!
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Post by taylor on Sept 4, 2018 17:19:15 GMT -5
Excellent labeling! We use a similar system for our in process stones being tumbled and filler media, however it not nearly so neat and clean.  |
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Post by taylor on Sept 2, 2018 20:55:54 GMT -5
beefjello, yes you are correct we are on the other side of the Santa Catalinas from Tucson. Your first picture with the mesquite and the mountain is so Arizona to me. We have been in Wyoming for most of the summer. Looking forward to Arizona in a few weeks.
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Post by taylor on Aug 31, 2018 23:07:59 GMT -5
Negative feedback subtracts from the total feedback.
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Post by taylor on Aug 31, 2018 23:02:26 GMT -5
Now I'm homesick...Love the pictures!
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Post by taylor on Aug 30, 2018 20:52:43 GMT -5
Nice piece Ami ! I have something similar, also from an estate. Any suggestions where this material is from? |
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Post by taylor on Aug 30, 2018 20:23:06 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by taylor on Aug 26, 2018 18:48:22 GMT -5
Pretty slabs!
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Post by taylor on Aug 26, 2018 18:38:46 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona.
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Post by taylor on Aug 26, 2018 18:23:01 GMT -5
Welcome! Lots of wonderful people here.
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Post by taylor on Aug 26, 2018 18:18:55 GMT -5
Beautiful!!!
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Post by taylor on Aug 25, 2018 15:56:31 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona.
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Post by taylor on Aug 21, 2018 20:48:33 GMT -5
Wow! Very cool! Thank you for sharing. Is the dragon fruit a cactus?
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Hello
Aug 20, 2018 22:25:27 GMT -5
Post by taylor on Aug 20, 2018 22:25:27 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona.
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Post by taylor on Aug 20, 2018 22:11:51 GMT -5
Welcome from San Manuel, Arizona.
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Post by taylor on Aug 19, 2018 22:22:32 GMT -5
Gorgeous!!!!
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Post by taylor on Aug 18, 2018 14:21:13 GMT -5
I realized after my last response that this subject probably deserves a more detailed response. We replaced a very old Highland Park 10" saw with a new 10" HP saw. We are also running an ancient 18" Highland Park, an older Lortone 18", and a 6" Rock Rascal. We had the old 10" HP in service about eight years. My husband who does 99% of our cutting had expected to dislike the new vise. He really likes the new vise because the rough doesn't slip and it is convenient to use. The new saw leaves next to no saw marks and the cuts are true. It is so smooth. The feed rate seems a little fast, but the cuts are great. One annoyance about this saw was the oil splash on the front plastic. This was easily remedied with a squeeze clip and a 1" x 3" scrap of metal to redirect the oil. Love the automatic stop on this machine. The reduced amount of oil mist has been a huge benefit. Much less oil every where around the saw. We haven't changed the oil yet, but it looks like it will be less fuss than the old saw. The motor issue was solved quickly and the customer service rep was super nice. Motor mount and tension was easy. Every part fits together like it should. One of the benefits of new is pulling it out of the box, plug it in, add oil, and cut. When we decide to replace the 18" saws we are likely to go with Highland Park again. Its kind of like comparing a 1950 Cadillac to a 2018 Ford. Which one do you want to drive every day? Hope it helps to hear first hand from someone actually using the saw. Thank you Ann, that does help a lot. Though you've only had the HP for a few months, you seem to have a lot of experience with slab saws and I value your input. You mention the feed rate seems kind of fast. I guess that means there's no way to adjust the speed. However, it doesn't seem to be a problem and I think the Lortones cut at the same speed if I'm not mistaken. At any rate, I appreciate your input Ann. You've been very helpful. Rick Glad to offer constructive input. We are not nearly as experienced as many others here, but I think the new HP deserves a fair review. I mention the feed rate because it probably means that a cheap blade won't work well. The difference between the economy blades and the 303 class blades on the old saw was a gaping chasm. That first 303 was a real eye opener. We haven't bought an economy blade since. Those old HPs were fantastic saws and if you can get one that has had proper care, its a great saw. We aren't expecting this saw to outlast us, but we do expect it to function well for a number of years. |
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