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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 14, 2024 7:26:12 GMT -5
Whoa!!! That's one sa-weet set of cabs!!!
Love the koroit, psilomelanes and willow creek.
You're really raising the bar!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 14, 2024 10:27:28 GMT -5
I get to choose too, so I’m pickin’ two, those two Crazy Lace pretending to be Lagunas. Sweet pair ya cut there., Jason. Thanks Rich! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) You know...good point. Those could be Laguna Lace. It was sold under a "trade-name"...which I could find no reference to that name other than the auction by the seller. Really nice Jason, Top of the tree stuff, you're a star. it's too cold to do any cutting here, not snowing cold just frosty cold. I don't mind winter but it sure curtails paddling around in water. Thanks Paul! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Yeah...we're going to be over 100 degrees here today. I refuse to complain (out loud) because when it's 30 below here, I will be wishing for a bit higher temperatures! LOL Jason, thanks so much for the titillation of my two remaining brain cells. It's been a while since I've taken the time to look at your cabs, too long indeed. If it ever goes below 100 deg. here again, I may just finish setting up my new cab machine and give it a whirl again--you certainly have motivated that. Thank you so much Susan! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Well I hope you are able to get that cabber up and going! There's something about finishing a cab that is so mentally rewarding...which you know. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Whoa!!! That's one sa-weet set of cabs!!!
Love the koroit, psilomelanes and willow creek.
You're really raising the bar!
Thanks Tela! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) It's not so much the bar was raised...I just think my bar stool got shorter...so it looks like the bar is higher! LOL
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Post by khara on Jul 14, 2024 17:47:06 GMT -5
Great cabs Jason! All really nice cuts and gorgeous materials.👍👍 I’m not surprised it’s the lighter of the woods that you were able to finish. For some reason that darker chunk is less stable. I discovered that when I slabbed it.😭☹️ It will cut a nice cab once you find the areas to avoid but unfortunately it will likely be pretty small. It’ll be interesting to see if I notice that same trend continuing with the dark material. I’m not sure how much more I have though. That was kind of an unusual coloring and material. It almost seems more “agatey” or even more like a common opal type of material, I can’t quite pinpoint it but it’s different from the lighter wood. Anyway great cabs, quite productive, and I think you picked the best option, cabbing over staring at your screen!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 14, 2024 20:47:56 GMT -5
Great cabs Jason! All really nice cuts and gorgeous materials.👍👍 I’m not surprised it’s the lighter of the woods that you were able to finish. For some reason that darker chunk is less stable. I discovered that when I slabbed it.😭☹️ It will cut a nice cab once you find the areas to avoid but unfortunately it will likely be pretty small. It’ll be interesting to see if I notice that same trend continuing with the dark material. I’m not sure how much more I have though. That was kind of an unusual coloring and material. It almost seems more “agatey” or even more like a common opal type of material, I can’t quite pinpoint it but it’s different from the lighter wood. Anyway great cabs, quite productive, and I think you picked the best option, cabbing over staring at your screen! Thanks Khara! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) The lighter slab was the only one I snagged out of the box. I'm super grateful...so big thank you on that! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) It's one of the "softest" petrified woods I've worked. I knew not to touch it to the 80 grit. I started on the 220 hard...but even the 280 soft was doing a good job of removing material!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 15, 2024 1:55:16 GMT -5
Beauties, Jason! The Crazy Lace with the peach druzy is amazing. You need to send me that Psilomelane so I can set it in silver for you as a pendant. That may be the most kick ass cab you've made to date. The Hell's Canyon is mad sick, too. Thanks Robin! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Seriously? You honestly think that Psilomelane is really all that?? That dang druzy cab was a pain! LOL - I shallowed the initial grind on that...and ended up with a "flat spot"...which took forever to correct. Mainly because I refused to go back to the 220 hard! LOL Absolutely! I gotta thang for Psilomelane.
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Post by adrian65 on Jul 15, 2024 14:29:49 GMT -5
It would be such a pity to waste time with comments, keep on cabbing!
All are gorgeous, but the psilomelane is fantastic!
Adrian
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Post by jasperfanatic on Jul 15, 2024 14:45:33 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs and exceptional craftsmanship, as always!
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Post by NRG on Jul 15, 2024 15:17:29 GMT -5
The psilomelane reminds me of the chrome jaguar that speaks to me when i eat mushrooms.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 15, 2024 15:24:03 GMT -5
The psilomelane reminds me of the chrome jaguar that speaks to me when i eat mushrooms. LOL!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2024 20:02:16 GMT -5
Thanks Robin! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Seriously? You honestly think that Psilomelane is really all that?? That dang druzy cab was a pain! LOL - I shallowed the initial grind on that...and ended up with a "flat spot"...which took forever to correct. Mainly because I refused to go back to the 220 hard! LOL Absolutely! I gotta thang for Psilomelane. I've been keeping an eye out for decent pieces...but they are FEW are FAR between!! LOL It would be such a pity to waste time with comments, keep on cabbing! All are gorgeous, but the psilomelane is fantastic! Adrian Thanks Adrian! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I searched and searched and couldn't find another Psilomelane cab that had a fortification area like this piece... Beautiful cabs exception craftsmanship, as always! Thanks JF!! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I got lucky on a few of them! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) The psilomelane reminds me of the chrome jaguar that speaks to me when i eat mushrooms. Thanks Nate! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Dangit! I knew I recognized that piece from somewhere!! LOL
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