rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Nov 6, 2023 12:26:12 GMT -5
I started this one for the October competition but then bailed on it when I realized I didn't have the right bits for my rotary tool to do the sides and I couldn't pull it off on the wheels. Not enough space in between.  |
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Post by stardiamond on Nov 6, 2023 14:55:13 GMT -5
I made this on years ago. Anyone want to guess the material?  |
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Nov 6, 2023 15:33:33 GMT -5
Running man agate?
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 6, 2023 15:48:11 GMT -5
That bat is awesome!!
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Nov 6, 2023 18:33:53 GMT -5
Thanks Tela! I needs a lot of work on the edges, you can see the irregularities. I think I need some Nova points! I have an old Highland Park 8" cabber that I was going to sell. I think I might keep it. Two hard wheels that have several inches of space between them then an 8" expando that has lots of room around it. I already have a set of diamond belts for the expando. A lot of stuff I can do on the edge of the wheels that I can't do on the KN cabber, including doing the final shaping on my wife's glass hearts. You need some room to grind the cleavage. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 6, 2023 18:40:32 GMT -5
Thanks Tela! I needs a lot of work on the edges, you can see the irregularities. I think I need some Nova points! I have an old Highland Park 8" cabber that I was going to sell. I think I might keep it. Two hard wheels that have several inches of space between them then an 8" expando that has lots of room around it. I already have a set of diamond belts for the expando. A lot of stuff I can do on the edge of the wheels that I can't do on the KN cabber, including doing the final shaping on my wife's glass hearts. You need some room to grind the cleavage. Yeah, my Gene lacks a lot of space, too. Hey, if you already have the HP and it comes in handy, then totally keep it. I have a lot of tools that I don't use all the time, but when I need them- nothing else will do. |
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Post by Starguy on Nov 6, 2023 19:36:41 GMT -5
I started this one for the October competition but then bailed on it when I realized I didn't have the right bits for my rotary tool to do the sides and I couldn't pull it off on the wheels. Not enough space in between. That’s really neat Gary. Do you think you could tumble it or is that the plan already? |
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Post by liveoak on Nov 6, 2023 21:23:59 GMT -5
Way cool bat !! - diamond bits & buffs with diamond for polishing, and you have it !
Patty
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 6, 2023 23:37:06 GMT -5
That is a seriously cool bat, Gary! Lots of time when into that, I bet.
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khara
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Post by khara on Nov 7, 2023 1:37:19 GMT -5
rockbrain I had the same idea, and also the same lack of time and ability to pull the right tools together. There were a few silhouette shapes I was looking at trying. Definitely a job for the Foredom and more/better grinding bits. Look forward to seeing yours done at some point.
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 7, 2023 23:05:57 GMT -5
rockbrain - If you're bored...search the forum for Batcave threads from Highplainsdrifter. He made a bat from Batcave Jasper that is off the charts! I love what you've got going on with yours! I'd definitely be setting that bat aside for "when" you do get the right tools. You and I both know it's only a matter of time before you can justify the "need" for those tools! LOL
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