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Post by liveoak on Apr 23, 2024 6:24:11 GMT -5
I figured before I started on my first piece, I'd see if anyone had any tips I might need to know.
Most of my searches on the forum seem to be about tumbling, and I don't have a vibe.
Any thoughts or concerns I should be aware of ?
Patty
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Post by gunsil on Apr 23, 2024 7:24:17 GMT -5
I have cabbed tiger eye and found it just like any other agate. Takes a great polish easily.
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Post by liveoak on Apr 23, 2024 8:01:27 GMT -5
That sounds too easy gunsil - thank you  |
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Post by NDK on Apr 23, 2024 9:57:04 GMT -5
One thing to be mindful of is sometimes the fibers can be a little loose (I've found this more in the blue variety). When grinding watch if they're pulling out and if so work accordingly, grinding/sanding towards the end of the fiber.
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Post by realrockhound on Apr 23, 2024 10:18:46 GMT -5
I cabbed some blue tigers eye a while back. Stuff was soft as all hell. Was getting flat spots on 3000. No clue if that’s typical of the material
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 23, 2024 14:18:13 GMT -5
Some folks are terrified by the fact Tiger's Eye is silicified asbestos. They mask up. If that's a concern, do it. Some material does have loose fibers as realrockhound mentions. I avoid that type, and it's pretty easy to identify. Meanwhile, I've cut dozens upon dozens of TE cabs easily and with no problems at all. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 23, 2024 18:33:39 GMT -5
Some folks are terrified by the fact Tiger's Eye is silicified asbestos. They mask up. If that's a concern, do it. Some material does have loose fibers as realrockhound mentions. I avoid that type, and it's pretty easy to identify. Meanwhile, I've cut dozens upon dozens of TE cabs easily and with no problems at all. I must be unlucky because probably half of the ones I've cut tended to pull fibers. I have two preformed (one marra mamba) and I hope that they are problem free. |
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 23, 2024 19:30:52 GMT -5
Some folks are terrified by the fact Tiger's Eye is silicified asbestos. They mask up. If that's a concern, do it. Some material does have loose fibers as realrockhound mentions. I avoid that type, and it's pretty easy to identify. Meanwhile, I've cut dozens upon dozens of TE cabs easily and with no problems at all. I must be unlucky because probably half of the ones I've cut tended to pull fibers. I have two preformed (one marra mamba) and I hope that they are problem free. Usae a 10-X loupe to inspect the rough. You can usually tell if it's "problem" material. Marrra Mamba's a little different than South African TE. It does tend to have looser fibers in some instances I've found. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 23, 2024 19:32:40 GMT -5
I must be unlucky because probably half of the ones I've cut tended to pull fibers. I have two preformed (one marra mamba) and I hope that they are problem free. Usae a 10-X loupe to inspect the rough. You can usually tell if it's "problem" material. Marrra Mamba's a little different than South African TE. It does tend to have looser fibers in some instances I've found. Thanks! |
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Post by liveoak on Apr 23, 2024 19:50:23 GMT -5
Thank you, everyone, for weighing in.
I'm guessing strong magnification, so I know what I'm working with will help, that and paying attention.
At the moment I'm not jumping to try the blue Tiger Eye I have, I think I'll start with the regular to get my feet wet.
With any luck, I'll be able to show some good results.
Thanks again for the input.
Patty
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Post by liveoak on Apr 26, 2024 9:50:35 GMT -5
No problems-life is good, today I did mask up for pre-forming & grinding, as I figured that was the most exposure time.
But otherwise nothing much different that good magnification didn't keep me zeroed in on.
I LOVE the way it glows in the morning sunlight.
I gotta do me some more.
Thanks, Randy, RWA3006 for the slabs  Patty |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 26, 2024 9:52:19 GMT -5
Great job! I love the golden stuff. Very pretty. |
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Post by liveoak on Apr 26, 2024 10:42:07 GMT -5
Thanks Tela |
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Post by RWA3006 on Apr 26, 2024 17:42:39 GMT -5
Tiger eye is one of my favorites.  |
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Post by liveoak on Apr 26, 2024 18:46:24 GMT -5
Beauties
Patty
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