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Post by chris1956 on Feb 17, 2024 16:16:07 GMT -5
Very nice! I don't often like the indonesian coral but the colors in that one work well. The Maury Moss is very nice too.
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Post by khara on Feb 17, 2024 16:29:40 GMT -5
Nice photos! And I do like that coral. Maury mountain was one of my first favorites. There can be a whole rainbow of colors in it.đ
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 17, 2024 16:33:43 GMT -5
Very nice! I don't often like the indonesian coral but the colors in that one work well. The Maury Moss is very nice too. Thanks so much! There's good contrast in there, I think. That helps. I get lost in the Maury  I have a bigger preform that I just need to do - I think it's very promising. |
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 17, 2024 16:36:41 GMT -5
Nice photos! And I do like that coral. Maury mountain was one of my first favorites. There can be a whole rainbow of colors in it.đ Thank you - natural light is so much better. I'm pleased with both of these for the most part |
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Post by khara on Feb 17, 2024 16:53:27 GMT -5
They look good. I think I remember⌠You were flat lap and then bought a real cabbing machine right? Making do can be fun and creative and thrifty and is definitely a good way to start. Thereâs also some good learning in having to struggle a bit. But then I think having the right tools helps you to get to the next level of craftsmanship.
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 17, 2024 18:30:24 GMT -5
They look good. I think I remember⌠You were flat lap and then bought a real cabbing machine right? Making do can be fun and creative and thrifty and is definitely a good way to start. Thereâs also some good learning in having to struggle a bit. But then I think having the right tools helps you to get to the next level of craftsmanship. Thank you! Yes, that's correct. I had a slant lap and just got a cab king recently. I notice a big difference from one to the other, for sure. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 17, 2024 18:37:29 GMT -5
Oh, that picture is MUCH better. It's a beautiful cab.
I love Indy coral. I generally prefer it snow white, but I love how the color is dispersed in yours.
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 17, 2024 18:52:00 GMT -5
Cold but sunny(ier) day today so was able to get a better photo of the maury. So pretty.. Also, I made a cab today out of some Indonesian fossilized coral that I got from HPL auction. Thanks for looking!   I remember the exact spot I hand picked that piece of Maury. I remember all the rocks lol |
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Post by agatewhisperer on Feb 17, 2024 22:57:15 GMT -5
Nice ones! The coral looks like a lot of orange or lemon slices!
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Post by Starguy on Feb 17, 2024 23:17:09 GMT -5
Wow Peta! Those cabs are beautiful. The Maury moss is pretty crazy. I like how you oriented the cab. Great capture.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by liveoak on Feb 18, 2024 7:19:05 GMT -5
Beauties & thanks for the nice photos.
The coral is exceptional !
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Post by NDK on Feb 18, 2024 7:51:15 GMT -5
That coral is beautiful đ reminds me of a lemon tart MsAli made once đ |
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Post by dillonf on Feb 18, 2024 7:57:41 GMT -5
Amazing cabs!
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 18, 2024 8:45:33 GMT -5
Oh, that picture is MUCH better. It's a beautiful cab.
I love Indy coral. I generally prefer it snow white, but I love how the color is dispersed in yours.
Thank you! I'll have to keep an eye out for lighter varieties - I'm not sure if ive seen it white - pretty!! Cold but sunny(ier) day today so was able to get a better photo of the maury. So pretty.. Also, I made a cab today out of some Indonesian fossilized coral that I got from HPL auction. Thanks for looking! I remember the exact spot I hand picked that piece of Maury. I remember all the rocks lol !! I have no doubt!! lol...It's amazing stuff to work with. I just put a piece into the mini with some other stuff and look forward to seeing it polished! Nice ones! The coral looks like a lot of orange or lemon slices! Thanks!! I really like how it comes through - pretty cool. It gives my daughter ick vibes though ha... Wow Peta! Those cabs are beautiful. The Maury moss is pretty crazy. I like how you oriented the cab. Great capture. Thanks for sharing. Thanks so much! Picking orientation is half the fun I have so many that are templated that need cut Beauties & thanks for the nice photos. The coral is exceptional ! Patty Thank you, Patty!! That coral is beautiful đ reminds me of a lemon tart MsAli made once đ Thank you!! Yum!! Now I may need to find some pie Thank you!! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 18, 2024 10:48:30 GMT -5
WAY TO GO PETA! Both of those look great! I really like that coral piece...very very gorgeous!! I'm willing to bet it took longer than 7 minutes to cab those...and the results show you definitely took the necessary time to make them the way they should be made! (You know what I'm talking about! LOL)  |
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 18, 2024 10:59:23 GMT -5
WAY TO GO PETA! Both of those look great! I really like that coral piece...very very gorgeous!! I'm willing to bet it took longer than 7 minutes to cab those...and the results show you definitely took the necessary time to make them the way they should be made! (You know what I'm talking about! LOL) Thanks so much! Yes! Lol...quite a bit more - the maury I even had to initially go back on - really needed to get this as good as I could. The coral was a little easier (softer?), but still took time...  |
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 18, 2024 12:37:48 GMT -5
AlsoâŚ. I forgot to commend you. Youâre cabs look great. Looks like youâre finally getting it figured out. That polish on the Maury is about as good as it gets. Looks like you took your time and nailed it on both pieces. There is no special combination of wheels that will compensate for technique and skill. And from what I can see from youâre previous cabs youâre dialing your skill in. First and most important, Quality over quantity. Excited to see how you progress from here.
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 18, 2024 14:41:14 GMT -5
AlsoâŚ. I forgot to commend you. Youâre cabs look great. Looks like youâre finally getting it figured out. That polish on the Maury is about as good as it gets. Looks like you took your time and nailed it on both pieces. There is no special combination of wheels that will compensate for technique and skill. And from what I can see from youâre previous cabs youâre dialing your skill in. First and most important, Quality over quantity. Excited to see how you progress from here. Thanks so much! I appreciate that. I am much happier with what I'm putting out. (Channeling my inner patience ha).. |
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 18, 2024 15:35:59 GMT -5
AlsoâŚ. I forgot to commend you. Youâre cabs look great. Looks like youâre finally getting it figured out. That polish on the Maury is about as good as it gets. Looks like you took your time and nailed it on both pieces. There is no special combination of wheels that will compensate for technique and skill. And from what I can see from youâre previous cabs youâre dialing your skill in. First and most important, Quality over quantity. Excited to see how you progress from here. Thanks so much! I appreciate that. I am much happier with what I'm putting out. (Channeling my inner patience ha).. I personally enjoy spending time on one cab. Trying my best to get it as perfect as possible. Sometimes the stone has a mind of its own. But Iâve always had the mentality of why not take your time and produce the best piece you possibly can? Hacking out cabs is for the birdsâŚ. Keep up the good work |
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I have a bigger preform that I just need to do - I think it's very promising. 
