wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Apr 20, 2024 9:39:54 GMT -5
Some of the halves I got to polish them by hand. From 60 grit to 2500 (highest available to me) These tell such a fascinating tale, from creation to changes in the environment.   Polished the next half. It's got a lovely calcite point  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 20, 2024 15:17:10 GMT -5
Very nice! In the second picture. Is that druzy naturally that color?
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Post by wargrafix on Apr 20, 2024 16:10:49 GMT -5
Actually, it's coated in an iron residue in the quartz. I actually really like it. It give it this lovely history
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 20, 2024 20:39:58 GMT -5
Beauties!!  |
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Post by titaniumkid on Apr 21, 2024 0:27:07 GMT -5
Super nice! The crystals in the third are like ice. How long does it take to polish these?
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Post by wargrafix on Apr 21, 2024 8:51:05 GMT -5
I don't do.a rock.in 1 go, but in aggregate time, about.3 hours for.clean cut, 5 hours.for ones with deep ridges from the tile saw
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Post by wargrafix on May 20, 2024 8:08:28 GMT -5
I cut 24 yesterday. Whew, that was not easy. It was a harder cut and I ended up not the best finish on the cuts like saw marks and shelfing.
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Post by liveoak on May 22, 2024 5:54:54 GMT -5
Your polishing looks great ! Extra credit for doing it by hand. Maybe a flat lap in your future ?? Patty
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Post by wargrafix on May 22, 2024 8:02:02 GMT -5
Your polishing looks great ! Extra credit for doing it by hand. Maybe a flat lap in your future ?? Patty
I need to get one. I have been looking for a good thin continuous blade for the 7 inch saw. The qep one seemed to not have a very long life and I struggled with the last set of geodes. Which is irritating because this set was frigging awesome |
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Post by liveoak on May 22, 2024 8:10:58 GMT -5
Maybe you should ask for a recommendation for the blade, on the Lapidary equipment thread ?
Patty
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Post by wargrafix on May 22, 2024 9:46:53 GMT -5
Maybe you should ask for a recommendation for the blade, on the Lapidary equipment thread ? Patty I asked but no one suggested one. The agate thread I think |
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Post by liveoak on May 23, 2024 6:04:43 GMT -5
This is the sintered diamond blade I got for my tile saw from e-bay. It ships from Hong Kong - came pretty fast. The price has gone up since I got mine 2 years ago. I've been happy with it on my trim saw.
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Post by rockjunquie on May 23, 2024 6:48:07 GMT -5
I, also, got that blade (a smaller one). I've been happy.
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Post by rockbrain on May 23, 2024 9:26:22 GMT -5
wargrafix, whip out a flat bastard file and peen your blade. Only takes a few minutes for a 7" and makes a world of difference. If there is still an "edge" left around the "continuous edge" there is life left in the blade. The edge becomes rounded and wedges into the cut. You need to make it flat again.
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Post by wargrafix on May 23, 2024 12:43:08 GMT -5
So take the flat edge and run it parallel to the blade?
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Post by wargrafix on Jun 4, 2024 8:56:10 GMT -5
So I got another 24 geodes (12 large and 12 medium) And while I am still polishing. By hand and sandpaper. I have to say, this set had the best set of worthy of polishing. I will try my best and I am excited for when I can share with all of you. Here is a sneak peek of 80 grit polish. Oh and with the uneven cuts, this is why I was asking for a good thin blade to use on the tile saw I could by from amax   |
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Post by amygdule on Jun 4, 2024 20:28:09 GMT -5
An old raw geode from the Ochoco Mtn Found it in the face of an old quarry 37 years ago Now it's spawning New Life    |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Jun 4, 2024 20:40:44 GMT -5
That is awesome 'Dule, thanks for sharing.
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Post by wargrafix on Jun 4, 2024 21:21:15 GMT -5
Well, damn. That is beautiful in so many ways. It's an art piece. Nature just is fantastic
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Post by titaniumkid on Jun 6, 2024 1:27:09 GMT -5
The combination of agate bands and sparkly macro crystals is what makes geodes so pretty. Really nice rocks. Thanks for sharing.
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