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	Creating Cabochons Tutorials	26	908	Making cabochons on flat laps by rocknrob Jul 3, 2024 11:34:46 GMT -5

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MetaMoose

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by realrockhound
Apr 5, 2023 18:37:38 GMT -5

new	Doing the splits - 9 cabs completed.

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by stardiamond
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new	Cabs over the past year

MetaMoose

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by khara
Apr 5, 2023 9:26:46 GMT -5

new	Diamond wheel spacing.

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by QuailRiver
Apr 1, 2023 20:15:39 GMT -5

new	Made a few today.

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new	Four Flush Pages: 1 2

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Mar 27, 2023 15:13:25 GMT -5

new	Question about JB weld and wheels..

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by jasoninsd
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new	Obsidian Cabochon.

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by drocknut
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new	My Polished Obsidian Cabochons made so far in 2023.

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new	Wake up to reality! Pages: 1 2

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new	A birthday gift. Shield of Faith keychain

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new	Four from the preform pile

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by Mark K
Mar 18, 2023 17:57:43 GMT -5

new	It rained and then sun came out four

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by adrian65
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new	Turquoise ID

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by roy
Mar 16, 2023 11:12:59 GMT -5

new	Using Hxtal for stabilizing fractures in slabs & cabs Pages: 1 2

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by rockincatlady
Mar 15, 2023 19:29:10 GMT -5

new	My shoulders are killing me! Pages: 1 2

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new	You either die a hero........ Pages: 1 2

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by realrockhound
Mar 13, 2023 20:16:03 GMT -5

new	Getting Organized

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by rockjunquie
Mar 10, 2023 9:48:13 GMT -5

new	I'm Not Addicted! I Can Stop Anytime I Want! LOL Pages: 1 2

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new	Couple of Blue Lace

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new	I cut some Crap today..... to see if I still could.... Pages: 1 2 3

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new	Shadow Parallax? My Eye Popped Out! Pages: 1 2

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new	OUTBACK and BLUE LACE AGATE Pages: 1 2

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by bobby1
Mar 7, 2023 10:48:25 GMT -5

new	Another vexing stabilizing question

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by susand24224
Mar 6, 2023 23:23:57 GMT -5

new	Question abt stabilizing slabs in a vacuum chamber

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by rockjunquie
Mar 5, 2023 10:15:37 GMT -5

new	Hart Ranch Plume/Dendrites-Van Horn, Texas

victor1941

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by victor1941
Mar 4, 2023 11:53:48 GMT -5

new	Here is my latest cab for my "Bench Tips" article

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by Starguy
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new	Some More Boring Old Regency Rose Plume Agate Doublets

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new	Hart Ranch Plume

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by Time
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new	It made it to 65 degrees at 2pm - 7 complete

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amygdule: I voted to keep the Rock Box tumbling (thumbs-up)

Nov 6, 2024 2:24:33 GMT -5

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rocknrob: amygdule now that's a position I can get behind. More tumbled rocks, more background white noise! Nov 6, 2024 11:01:02 GMT -5

1dave: I am Happy for the outcome! Nov 6, 2024 16:56:49 GMT -5

Wooferhound: I promise bigger barrels for everyone , rocks in every barrel , and free power Nov 6, 2024 17:39:47 GMT -5

RickB: I guess the free sex changes are out Nov 6, 2024 17:43:40 GMT -5

rocknrob: I have an untapped resource in squirrel power around my house. I wonder if I can convince them to tumble rocks. Nov 6, 2024 18:24:26 GMT -5

1dave: Secret to writing a TOP story- Start your hero in an impossible situation. Make it worse as the story progresses. at the end he finally wins against all odds. Nov 6, 2024 18:40:44 GMT -5 *

rocknrob: Second secret to directing a TOP movie - explosions, lots of them - J. Bruckheimer Nov 6, 2024 19:11:33 GMT -5

kjk: Hey Ya'll, Just signed up to the formum. About 5 years into tumbling, have 1 - 3# & 1 - 15# rotatary and 1 TV-5. Been using voltage regulators to control speeds which has improved end results. Nov 6, 2024 21:46:04 GMT -5

kjk: My first try on Fluorite was about 5 years ago. Pre-shaped rough with dremel then used a 3 # rotary start to finish 90-220-500-TXP polish,all with ceramic fill. Nov 6, 2024 22:06:16 GMT -5

kjk: Second attempt with fluorite, 3# rotary for stages 1 thru 3 with 90-220-700 all with ceramic. Stage 4 TV-5 with 1000 and ceramic. Stage 4 TV-5 with 1200 and corn cob. Looks Gem quality and ready for final polish. Nov 6, 2024 22:11:20 GMT -5

kjk: looking for suggestions on final polish for Fluorite. Been sitting on these gems for a while because I don't want to bust them up like my first try. Have been leaning towards TV-5 with #61 Rapid Polish, ceramic, 1/2 cup water, TV-5 approx 60v (1/2 speed) Nov 6, 2024 22:21:39 GMT -5

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RickB: May the rock be with you young Stoneworker kjk

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amygdule: The Ocean is calm at 5 feet...11.07.2024

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