How Thick for Cabbing?

aeronautee starting to shine! Member since September 2011 Posts: 25	How Thick for Cabbing? Nov 10, 2022 20:18:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aeronautee on Nov 10, 2022 20:18:41 GMT -5 I want to start cabbing and I'm wondering how thick I should cut the slabs. Thanks!

vegasjames no longer being taken for granite Member since June 2013 Posts: 9,569	How Thick for Cabbing? Nov 10, 2022 20:20:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Nov 10, 2022 20:20:48 GMT -5 Going to depend on the cab. For larger cabs or high doming I cut my slabs thicker.

realrockhound Cave Dweller Chucking leaverite at tweekers Member since June 2020 Posts: 4,498	How Thick for Cabbing? Nov 10, 2022 20:25:36 GMT -5 khara likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by realrockhound on Nov 10, 2022 20:25:36 GMT -5 1/4 inch is standard.

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How Thick for Cabbing? Nov 10, 2022 21:16:36 GMT -5

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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 10, 2022 21:16:36 GMT -5

Realrockhound is correct with the "standard". Some people will cut certain material thinner...if it's valuable material, thinner slabs mean more cuts out of the rough. I've cabbed pieces where the slab was only 1/8" thick. It isn't fun...and the dome is nearly flat...but it CAN be done. I wouldn't cut a slab thicker than 3/8" thick...well...not purposely! LOL

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rmf fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2017 Posts: 1,888	How Thick for Cabbing? Nov 11, 2022 3:16:45 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rmf on Nov 11, 2022 3:16:45 GMT -5 There are a lot that do 1/4" but I always liked 5/16" which is 5 turns on the feed crank. Depending on the material and hardness.

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