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Post by liveoak on Feb 27, 2024 11:35:18 GMT -5
I was pretty pleased to get a bunch of cabs done the other day.
I think it's the most I've ever done in one day.
If I wasn't so anal, that I also polish the backs (which added a whole other afternoon) I would have been skipping. But I needed more cabs to wrap - so I'm happy they are done.
Amazonite, Dendritic Agate, Al. Petrified wood, Gary Green Jasper, and another "Jimite"
Thanks for looking,
Patty
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Post by chris1956 on Feb 27, 2024 12:19:16 GMT -5
They all look great! I am going to go with the Amazonite as my favorite just because I like what really catches my eye first and that one did it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 27, 2024 12:19:49 GMT -5
Look at you go! That amazonite really pops. Looks Russian.
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 27, 2024 12:26:55 GMT -5
Love that Amazonite! Keep grindin'!
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Post by liveoak on Feb 27, 2024 13:06:42 GMT -5
Thanks everyone - looks like Amazonite is the hands down favorite. Not sure where it's from, a slab I purchased some time ago. I was feeling partial to the Al Pet wood, mostly because that piece looks a lot different from most of what I have - that, and I collected it.  Thanks for looking, Patty
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Post by drocknut on Feb 27, 2024 15:27:54 GMT -5
Those are beauties. I for one appreciate when a cab is polished on the back. I think it gives it a more finished look especially for wire wraps.
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 27, 2024 15:34:46 GMT -5
Gorgeous! Loving the dendritic agate - looks like a piece of flowered porcelain. They are all lovely!
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Post by liveoak on Feb 27, 2024 16:44:39 GMT -5
Those are beauties. I for one appreciate when a cab is polished on the back. I think it gives it a more finished look especially for wire wraps. Thanks, Diane.
I'm always surprised how few people polish the back.
OTOH it certainly takes extra time.
But as you say, on a wire wrap, I think it's appreciated and adds value to the wrap itself
Gorgeous! Loving the dendritic agate - looks like a piece of flowered porcelain. They are all lovely! Thanks, Peta, It does look like a little piece of porcelain, you are so right.
The back as a little clear spot in it, so I now need to figure out a wrap that shows it off.
Patty
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Post by khara on Feb 27, 2024 18:08:20 GMT -5
Those are nice! I also like a polished back for the wire wraps or the window backed silver settings. I at least do a semi gloss polish on my cabber. Thinking of having my flat lap set up to do a better job. Which do you use for your backs?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 27, 2024 19:31:00 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs, liveoak Patti! Gotta love the Amazonite, but that Jimite is pretty dang awesome, too.  |
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Post by liveoak on Feb 28, 2024 7:05:28 GMT -5
Those are nice! I also like a polished back for the wire wraps or the window backed silver settings. I at least do a semi gloss polish on my cabber. Thinking of having my flat lap set up to do a better job. Which do you use for your backs? Thanks Khara. To polish my backs, I use the end laps on my cabber.
I set myself up with a complete range to grind & polish.
I also have a flat lap, but it's not as convenient and located on my outdoor bench. But either way, the flap laps keep the stone flat.
Beautiful cabs, liveoak Patti! Gotta love the Amazonite, but that Jimite is pretty dang awesome, too. Thanks, Robin The fun part about the Jimite, is every piece is different. Cool stuff.
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Post by johnthor1963 on Feb 28, 2024 8:15:11 GMT -5
Those look great you really nailed them from what I can see in the pictures your shape and polish really made them pop.
Iām hoping to see them again in a setting or something. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by iamchris on Feb 28, 2024 8:33:20 GMT -5
Looks great! I think the Jimite is my favorite. The color in the green Jasper is so deep - love that too.
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Post by khara on Feb 28, 2024 17:30:56 GMT -5
Ah, thanks liveoak . Yes, I've wanted to do this as well but unfortunately have had trouble finding the left side spin on wheel for my Kingsley North. I need to contact them and just haven't been able to during the day. The disk is actually sitting on my desk. Been meaning to do this for a couple months. |
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Post by liveoak on Feb 29, 2024 7:54:44 GMT -5
Ah, thanks liveoak . Yes, I've wanted to do this as well but unfortunately have had trouble finding the left side spin on wheel for my Kingsley North. I need to contact them and just haven't been able to during the day. The disk is actually sitting on my desk. Been meaning to do this for a couple months. Here you go, Khara.
KN stocks them
Patty
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Post by liveoak on Feb 29, 2024 7:57:40 GMT -5
Those look great you really nailed them from what I can see in the pictures your shape and polish really made them pop. Iām hoping to see them again in a setting or something. Thanks for sharing. Thank you.
I'm looking forward to wire wrapping them. Looks great! I think the Jimite is my favorite. The color in the green Jasper is so deep - love that too. Thanks, Chris, yeah the Jimite is colorful stuff.
The Gary Green Jasper is what got me going on this batch of cabs-the deep green is crying to be complimented with copper.
Thanks for looking,
Patty
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Post by khara on Feb 29, 2024 8:38:50 GMT -5
Ah, thanks liveoak . Yes, I've wanted to do this as well but unfortunately have had trouble finding the left side spin on wheel for my Kingsley North. I need to contact them and just haven't been able to during the day. The disk is actually sitting on my desk. Been meaning to do this for a couple months. Here you go, Khara.
KN stocks them
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Thanks Patty. šš Last many times I checked the lefts were out of stock. |
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Post by liveoak on Feb 29, 2024 9:00:31 GMT -5
When I was buying them, khara, Johnson Brothers also said they could get them, but they had to order them, so not available right away. |
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Post by kimzyrocks on Mar 5, 2024 18:50:22 GMT -5
The colors are beautiful. Lots of color!
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Post by liveoak on Mar 5, 2024 20:09:46 GMT -5
The colors are beautiful. Lots of color! Thank you.
I find that's one of the fun things about cabbing, watching the colors & patterns develop & shine (if you're lucky)
Patty
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