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Post by chris1956 on Aug 25, 2024 18:59:27 GMT -5
Got one cab done today. It is from a slab that I got from realrockhound. Thanks! First pic is the overall slab. I took two preforms from the green area. This is one of them. Unfortunately, when I got to 280 grit wheel, I noticed a big crack (3rd pic) most of the way across the cab plus there were some small voids. Hopefully, the other green one and ones in the red area will be better. Will have to take a close look for cracks before starting. Original slab. This cab is from the green area with just a little red.  First two pics are the same cab, one being upside down since the light reflection is so big. Third pic is the crack (look right in the light).    Thanks for taking a look, Chris |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 25, 2024 20:25:12 GMT -5
Still looks good. I freaking hate when that happens. A lil tip for identifying fractures is slabs. Soak the slab. Then wipe the stone dry. Then where you still see moisture in the fractures, mark them with a pencil.
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 29, 2024 18:40:58 GMT -5
Hate coming across those unforeseen cracks and voids! Arghhhh... The polish looks superb though!  |
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agatewhisperer
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Post by agatewhisperer on Aug 29, 2024 19:44:35 GMT -5
Bummer on the crack but dang what a nice polish! Good work on that 👍
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 29, 2024 19:50:32 GMT -5
Still looks good. I freaking hate when that happens. A lil tip for identifying fractures is slabs. Soak the slab. Then wipe the stone dry. Then where you still see moisture in the fractures, mark them with a pencil. Thanks. I have to remember to look for cracks.  Hate coming across those unforeseen cracks and voids! Arghhhh... The polish looks superb though! Thanks Bummer on the crack but dang what a nice polish! Good work on that 👍 Thanks. |
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cccbock
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Post by cccbock on Aug 29, 2024 22:24:20 GMT -5
nice !
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 30, 2024 11:09:37 GMT -5
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 30, 2024 12:13:59 GMT -5
Have you done a cut that’s half red and half green?
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 30, 2024 12:44:44 GMT -5
Have you done a cut that’s half red and half green? Not yet. |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 30, 2024 13:20:51 GMT -5
Have you done a cut that’s half red and half green? Not yet. as I came back to this thread, that randomly stuck out to me. Figured it’d make a cool cab. |
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 30, 2024 14:33:11 GMT -5
That one I showed was just getting into the red but agree a complete change from one to the other would really look spectacular.
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Aug 30, 2024 16:27:08 GMT -5
Very nice cab. The green and red works very well together. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 30, 2024 19:30:50 GMT -5
Very nice cab. The green and red works very well together. Thanks for sharing. Thanks and you are welcome. |
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lapidary1234
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Post by lapidary1234 on Aug 31, 2024 4:07:58 GMT -5
That is some stellar moss agate!! Great job!
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