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Post by perkins17 on Nov 5, 2022 23:24:07 GMT -5
I found an old bucket-o-eggs today while tidying the saw shop. Gonna break out the tile saw and start splitting a few, see if there's any slabbers. I'll do it outside, most likely in shorts. 75 frigid degrees tomorrow. Must be nice... My shop is icing over.  |
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 6, 2022 2:45:25 GMT -5
I found an old bucket-o-eggs today while tidying the saw shop. Gonna break out the tile saw and start splitting a few, see if there's any slabbers. I'll do it outside, most likely in shorts. 75 frigid degrees tomorrow. Must be nice... My shop is icing over. Yep, I had some seriously insulated faux carhardt coveralls I wore in my shop on the West side of the cascades in WA during winter, get's a lot colder where you are. There was actually frost on my windshield here at 4am when I had an early work day Wednesday, but it still hit upper 60's later. |
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Post by perkins17 on Nov 6, 2022 11:24:49 GMT -5
Must be nice... My shop is icing over. Yep, I had some seriously insulated faux carhardt coveralls I wore in my shop on the West side of the cascades in WA during winter, get's a lot colder where you are. There was actually frost on my windshield here at 4am when I had an early work day Wednesday, but it still hit upper 60's later. Good idea! I should already have some, but I'm too cheap for coveralls. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 6, 2022 12:13:52 GMT -5
Yep, I had some seriously insulated faux carhardt coveralls I wore in my shop on the West side of the cascades in WA during winter, get's a lot colder where you are. There was actually frost on my windshield here at 4am when I had an early work day Wednesday, but it still hit upper 60's later. Good idea! I should already have some, but I'm too cheap for coveralls. Here's a rarely seen shot of perkins17 heading out to do come cabbing:  |
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Post by perkins17 on Nov 6, 2022 12:44:05 GMT -5
Good idea! I should already have some, but I'm too cheap for coveralls. Here's a rarely seen shot of perkins17 heading out to do come cabbing: That's pretty accurate. I didn't even have an apron until late December of last year, so I was layering rag T-shirts and sweatshirts until then.  |
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 6, 2022 13:11:32 GMT -5
Good idea! I should already have some, but I'm too cheap for coveralls. Here's a rarely seen shot of perkins17 heading out to do come cabbing:  Ralphy... NOOOOOOOOOO.... stop it RaLpHy.... |
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Post by victor1941 on Nov 6, 2022 15:41:02 GMT -5
Austin is a sunny and balmy 84 degrees F. today and the same is projected for tomorrow. A little cool weather is all I need and that is to meet the dormancy of the fruit trees.
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 9, 2022 20:23:22 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 9, 2022 20:45:04 GMT -5
realrockhound - Way to get things going and setting the bar! Great looking cab my friend...but will it be good enough! 
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 9, 2022 20:46:35 GMT -5
realrockhound - Way to get things going and setting the bar! Great looking cab my friend...but will it be good enough! Good enough to get dethroned? 100% 🤣 |
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 9, 2022 22:22:40 GMT -5
Well shoot, guess I better keep cutting eggs...
That's purty...
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 9, 2022 22:42:54 GMT -5
Well shoot, guess I better keep cutting eggs... That's purty... I have faith you. All it takes is that one phenomenal cut. |
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Post by pebblesky on Nov 9, 2022 22:49:52 GMT -5
realrockhound That thunderegg is insane, and the inclusion of the host material is brilliant 
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 9, 2022 23:19:26 GMT -5
realrockhound That thunderegg is insane, and the inclusion of the host material is brilliant I appreciate that. Thank you. I’m excited to see what others create. So much variety and things to do with thundereggs. |
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Post by khara on Nov 17, 2022 11:18:13 GMT -5
OK people, I know it's freezing outside and the rooftops are white in some places, but we ARE rockhounds afterall. Put on your woobies and brave the workshop elements and show us your thundereggs!
I have one rough cut and should've been done by now. But I'm not happy with it and either need to start over or change the shape. Then, life got hectic. Hoping to find some time back at the wheels soon. I wonder if we will end up with an influx of submissions after the Thanksgiving weekend...? People either on vacation, or avoiding the in-laws!? :-)
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 17, 2022 11:40:12 GMT -5
OK people, I know it's freezing outside and the rooftops are white in some places, but we ARE rockhounds afterall. Put on your woobies and brave the workshop elements and show us your thundereggs! I have one rough cut and should've been done by now. But I'm not happy with it and either need to start over or change the shape. Then, life got hectic. Hoping to find some time back at the wheels soon. I wonder if we will end up with an influx of submissions after the Thanksgiving weekend...? People either on vacation, or avoiding the in-laws!? :-) Was starting to worry I was going to be the only entry 😅 |
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Post by roy on Nov 17, 2022 18:59:04 GMT -5
Correct if I'm wrong, but aren't Willow Creek thundereggs? that is correct so is bruno |
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Post by roy on Nov 17, 2022 19:00:49 GMT -5
lol all talk no cabs you guys crack me up
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Post by agatewhisperer on Nov 17, 2022 22:49:55 GMT -5
lol all talk no cabs you guys crack me up Ok here we go. In fact this slab came from you Roy :-) It's my second try for this month. The first didn't turn out like I was hoping. I couldn't resist the little cloud on this guy though.   As you can see, I was indecisive on the shape selection...  |
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khara
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Post by khara on Nov 17, 2022 23:11:44 GMT -5
agatewhisperer Really nice. I like seeing the markings on your slab. I think I’d want to do one over on the right to include that skinny little agate trail reaching into the matrix. Oh, also I think I’m needing to try a 2nd one too. Not happy with my first. The matrix has been challenging.
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