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Post by Starguy on Jul 11, 2023 14:42:58 GMT -5
I’ve been working on a bunch of Mozambique agate nodules. This is a few days worth of sawing. All of the ends, smalls and cracked pieces have been put in the tumbler feed bucket. These are all nice cabbable slices. If you see anything you need, PM me. Dry  Wet with coins for scale.  A few closeups.     |
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
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Post by dillonf on Jul 11, 2023 19:07:23 GMT -5
Awesome stuff.
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khara
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by khara on Jul 11, 2023 20:15:36 GMT -5
Wow, those are pretty. 👍 I like your “if you see anything you NEED” comment…. 🤓
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 11, 2023 20:48:24 GMT -5
Wow, those are pretty. 👍 I like your “if you see anything you NEED” comment…. 🤓 Yeah...that comment made me smile! Brent, I wish I had half your talent and patience when it comes to tumbling...can you help me with that "need"! LOL - Another great preview of what's to come my friend!!  |
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Post by Starguy on Jul 11, 2023 21:24:01 GMT -5
Thanks Dillon. They add up pretty fast. Wow, those are pretty. 👍 I like your “if you see anything you NEED” comment…. 🤓 Thanks Khara. I know you are eyeing some of those. Wow, those are pretty. 👍 I like your “if you see anything you NEED” comment…. 🤓 Yeah...that comment made me smile! Brent, I wish I had half your talent and patience when it comes to tumbling...can you help me with that "need"! LOL - Another great preview of what's to come my friend!! Thanks Jason. These are all auto-fed slabs. They’re not my usual hand-pushed tumbler feed. All of the ends, broken and/or cracked and small pieces as well as any wedges are already in the tumbler bucket. I’m really surprised by the diversity of the Mozambique agates. I really need to get back to cabbing. Tumbling doesn’t seem like it’s about patience anymore. I would stop short of calling it a chore too. Cleaning out my tumblers is some high quality “me” time. It’s one of the most relaxing experiences of my average week. Sorting through nice rocks while listening to the other tumblers run can reset even the worst mood. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 11, 2023 21:37:53 GMT -5
Thanks Dillon. They add up pretty fast. Wow, those are pretty. 👍 I like your “if you see anything you NEED” comment…. 🤓 Thanks Khara. I know you are eyeing some of those. Yeah...that comment made me smile! Brent, I wish I had half your talent and patience when it comes to tumbling...can you help me with that "need"! LOL - Another great preview of what's to come my friend!! Thanks Jason. These are all auto-fed slabs. They’re not my usual hand-pushed tumbler feed. All of the ends, broken and/or cracked and small pieces as well as any wedges are already in the tumbler bucket. I’m really surprised by the diversity of the Mozambique agates. I really need to get back to cabbing. Tumbling doesn’t seem like it’s about patience anymore. I would stop short of calling it a chore too. Cleaning out my tumblers is some high quality “me” time. It’s one of the most relaxing experiences of my average week. Sorting through nice rocks while listening to the other tumblers run can reset even the worst mood. You and me both my friend!!  |
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azgnoinc
spending too much on rocks
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Post by azgnoinc on Jul 12, 2023 15:33:20 GMT -5
You’ve got some beautiful cabbing material there, very nice!
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Post by liveoak on Jul 13, 2023 6:39:12 GMT -5
Looks like a productive day. You should cab a couple - a shame to tumble them all
Patty
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Post by Starguy on Jul 13, 2023 19:39:14 GMT -5
I won’t tumble those Patty. They are all uniform thickness perfect for cabbing. There has already been some interest in trades or purchase from other members. All of the tumbling rough has already been culled out.
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Post by Mel on Aug 3, 2023 23:30:08 GMT -5
Beautiful slabs! I love Mozambique agates; all mine went in the tumbler since I wasn’t really cabbing when I ordered them. Now I’m wishing I’d slabbed some! My mailbox is accepting donations |
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