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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 26, 2024 9:02:03 GMT -5 drocknut, vegasjames, and 11 more like this

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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 26, 2024 9:02:03 GMT -5

Here are two completed cabs that I did this weekend. The first is a crazy lace that I had struggled with getting some scratches out of and also some ocean jasper I was having the same issue with. Since I've felt like I'm beating my head on a wall when it comes to getting scratches out I figured I'd do some troubleshooting and ordered a new 280 wheel. The old looked somewhat worn and I kept wondering if it might be defective. Well....it took me less than 5 mins per rock to get out any lingering scratches on these and they were on their way to polish. Seriously? All this time it was a bad wheel? Could it be that easy?

The first several are the MCL shown in different light/angle and the last one is the ocean jasper that kept opening at the little vugs, but I was finally able to say enough! and just finished it out. It's super thin at the girdle, maybe only 2-3 mm and was afraid the tip would break off.

Anyways - thanks as always for looking! Hope you all have a great week!

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 26, 2024 9:36:18 GMT -5 Rockoonz likes this

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Feb 26, 2024 9:21:50 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

Great polish! I wonder how often wheels are contaminated?

Thanks! I'm not sure, but I know I was tired of the same results with the wheel that came with the cabking...it was time!

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 26, 2024 10:47:12 GMT -5 Pat, hummingbirdstones, and 4 more like this

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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 26, 2024 10:47:12 GMT -5

My suggestion is that you keep the questionable wheel, label it well, and when you have the opportunity mount it on an arbor and use a relatively sharp edge of a really hard agate like brazilian like a wheel dresser to see if you can scrape the clump off and make it usable.

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Feb 26, 2024 10:47:12 GMT -5 Rockoonz said:

My suggestion is that you keep the questionable wheel, label it well, and when you have the opportunity mount it on an arbor and use a relatively sharp edge of a really hard agate like brazilian like a wheel dresser to see if you can scrape the clump off and make it usable.

Thanks! Definitely keeping it - but I'm not sure there's anything sticking up causing an issue - i think I just overused it and it's way worn (although I do see sparkly still). I hardly had to push at all on the new one and the scratches were gone - at least I couldn't see them any longer. I do have trouble on light material like this pinpointing them, but I think I got most of them.

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Post by khara on Feb 26, 2024 17:14:59 GMT -5

Those look really nice. I especially like the crazy lace.👍I know your CabKing is still quite new. It does seem odd that a brand new wheel would be causing you such suffering. You say you’ve beat it up too much at this point but I wonder if it could fall under warranty still? My (little) experience has been that heavy use of a wheel or disk results in it being less gritty/scratchy not more.

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 26, 2024 17:24:53 GMT -5 jasoninsd, rocknewb101, and 1 more like this

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 26, 2024 17:24:53 GMT -5

Peta, nice job on the cabs! The MCL is awesome.

Did you buy your CabKing from Kinglsey North? If so, I'd call their customer service and tell them about your experience with that wheel and how the new wheel works just fine. Suggest that they replace it for you free of charge. If it's a defective wheel (and it sounds like it is), you shouldn't have to eat the cost of it. You did pay for it when you bought the machine.

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Feb 26, 2024 17:14:59 GMT -5 khara said:

Those look really nice. I especially like the crazy lace.👍I know your CabKing is still quite new. It does seem odd that a brand new wheel would be causing you such suffering. You say you’ve beat it up too much at this point but I wonder if it could fall under warranty still? My (little) experience has been that heavy use of a wheel or disk results in it being less gritty/scratchy not more.

With these the particular issue was that the 280 soft wasn't getting out the scratches. I took it back a time or two, before just setting them to the side. Then when I got the new 280 soft it whipped right through the scratches and got rid of them. The new wheel was amazing. The old wheel is the one that's worn and the one I just replaced. The machine itself is (other than dirty) like new.

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 27, 2024 8:00:42 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones likes this

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Feb 26, 2024 17:24:53 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said:

Peta, nice job on the cabs! The MCL is awesome.

Did you buy your CabKing from Kinglsey North? If so, I'd call their customer service and tell them about your experience with that wheel and how the new wheel works just fine. Suggest that they replace it for you free of charge. If it's a defective wheel (and it sounds like it is), you shouldn't have to eat the cost of it. You did pay for it when you bought the machine.

Thank you!! Thank you for that suggestion. I ordered it direct from cabking's website, I believe. Same with the replacement wheel. I could reach out to them and see what they'd say...since it's their product and all

. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a go.

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 27, 2024 8:03:27 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones and jasoninsd like this

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Feb 26, 2024 23:51:52 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

Peta, I'm so SO stoked for you!!

I know how frustrating that OJ is! I was hoping some would turn out for you though. It does take a wicked wicked polish!

Thank you!

I really liked the OJ, it just kept opening up holes lol...I do have the other slab to play with that might be a little more intact. All in all, I'm pretty pleased with it though.

Feb 27, 2024 2:13:19 GMT -5 Starguy said:

Wow! Fantastic cabs.

Thanks so much, Brent!! I still have one other star sapphire, dopped and waiting for me

I haven't forgotten it.

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 27, 2024 8:28:30 GMT -5 rocknewb101 likes this

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Post by dshanpnw on Feb 27, 2024 8:28:30 GMT -5

It's so refreshing when you finally get those scratches out after trying so hard. I just recently changed my wheels and I know the feeling well. Nice crazy lace. I think it is ready for wrapping, maybe use the tutorial from Drummond Island rocks; forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/68169/groove-wrap-tutorial-photo-heavy. Thanks for sharing.

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 27, 2024 8:36:44 GMT -5 dshanpnw likes this

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Feb 27, 2024 8:28:30 GMT -5 dshanpnw said:

It's so refreshing when you finally get those scratches out after trying so hard. I just recently changed my wheels and I know the feeling well. Nice crazy lace. I think it is ready for wrapping, maybe use the tutorial from Drummond Island rocks; forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/68169/groove-wrap-tutorial-photo-heavy. Thanks for sharing.

Oh my gosh, it really is. I kept thinking I was doing something so wrong. While my technique may still need refined, knowing i was at least on the right path all along is refreshing! Thanks for the tutorial link! I know nothing of wrapping, but it might be fun to sit and follow the tutorial and see what I can do - so many talented wrappers in here..

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 28, 2024 8:36:06 GMT -5 via mobile rocknewb101 likes this

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Post by johnthor1963 on Feb 28, 2024 8:36:06 GMT -5

Those look fantastic. I can only imagine the disappointment you felt with your other work and the scratches. I hope this good feeling and excitement stays with you and we all here benefit from your eye candy you’re going to create. Looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing

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2 new cabs and a realization.... Feb 28, 2024 9:23:37 GMT -5 Starguy likes this

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Feb 28, 2024 8:36:06 GMT -5 johnthor1963 said:

Those look fantastic. I can only imagine the disappointment you felt with your other work and the scratches. I hope this good feeling and excitement stays with you and we all here benefit from your eye candy you’re going to create. Looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing

Thanks so much johnthor1963 - you are spot on - when I looked through my mag glass and no scratches jumped out, I think I did a little "whoop!" lol I have a 4 day weekend so I'll be working down there for sure!

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