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Post by chris1956 on Aug 26, 2024 19:02:58 GMT -5
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Post by Son Of Beach on Aug 26, 2024 22:15:28 GMT -5
I have some in the mix and it's like flipping a coin. Fun stuff to play around with though...
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python
spending too much on rocks
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Post by python on Aug 26, 2024 22:56:30 GMT -5
Very nice!
I really like the one in the last pic. Great job!
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 27, 2024 12:16:30 GMT -5
I have some in the mix and it's like flipping a coin. Fun stuff to play around with though... It is fun to see how it turns out. Very nice! I really like the one in the last pic. Great job! Thanks. I think that is my fav also even though it is small. |
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johnthor1963
starting to spend too much on rocks
Cattle dogs rock
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Post by johnthor1963 on Aug 27, 2024 17:01:58 GMT -5
Hey Chris1956 those look great and you did those in a mini sonic awesome. My last batch had some in it, and I have rebel 17 and I thought I screwed something up but I think you summed it up perfectly hit or miss. The good ones were great then there’s the rest. None the less fun. Thx for sharing you made me feel better about mine with hit or miss lol thx
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 27, 2024 17:09:24 GMT -5
Hey Chris1956 those look great and you did those in a mini sonic awesome. My last batch had some in it, and I have rebel 17 and I thought I screwed something up but I think you summed it up perfectly hit or miss. The good ones were great then there’s the rest. None the less fun. Thx for sharing you made me feel better about mine with hit or miss lol thx Thanks. They are kind of fun to see what turns up. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 29, 2024 17:44:20 GMT -5
I slabbed some of this material and was pretty disappointed with what I had to work with...so I get the "flip of the coin" with results...
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NRG
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by NRG on Sept 3, 2024 10:06:12 GMT -5
Nice material. Congratulations
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Post by chris1956 on Sept 3, 2024 10:49:45 GMT -5
Nice material. Congratulations Thanks. It was fun to see how it turned out. |
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Post by chris1956 on Sept 3, 2024 15:03:24 GMT -5
I slabbed some of this material and was pretty disappointed with what I had to work with...so I get the "flip of the coin" with results... I was thinking today that there must be a method to slabbing that stuff. I haven't yet but have a few larger chunks and will be playing around with that in the near future. |
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johnthor1963
starting to spend too much on rocks
Cattle dogs rock
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Post by johnthor1963 on Sept 3, 2024 15:19:42 GMT -5
I tried slabbing large chunks I have and it didn’t go well. I think it almost comes down to hand picking from large pieces and a lot of trial and error. I would love a road trip and try to harvest some out in the wild but that would have to be my next life lol rock miner. Thx for sharing
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 5, 2024 12:42:47 GMT -5
I slabbed some of this material and was pretty disappointed with what I had to work with...so I get the "flip of the coin" with results... I was thinking today that there must be a method to slabbing that stuff. I haven't yet but have a few larger chunks and will be playing around with that in the near future. ...the only method I can think of is plan on only 2 out of 87 being workable... (**Trying not to sound bitter...but failing at that! LOL) |
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Post by pebblesky on Sept 5, 2024 13:42:00 GMT -5
I was thinking today that there must be a method to slabbing that stuff. I haven't yet but have a few larger chunks and will be playing around with that in the near future. ...the only method I can think of is plan on only 2 out of 87 being workable... (**Trying not to sound bitter...but failing at that! LOL) I am very interested in seeing your 2 workables... |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 5, 2024 14:38:32 GMT -5
...the only method I can think of is plan on only 2 out of 87 being workable... (**Trying not to sound bitter...but failing at that! LOL) I am very interested in seeing your 2 workables... I'm pouting about the whole fiasco...so I haven't worked anything just yet...  |
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Sept 5, 2024 17:44:59 GMT -5
I just invested a significant part of my of my retirement fund (slight exaggeration, but only slight) in several pounds of "guaranteed" A-grade Sunset seam agate from Idaho's Challis Volcanics, directly from the claim owner. I can't tell a whole lot from the rough.
My new slab saw is scheduled to arrive Monday. I'm sure there will be lots of variation in quality, as with all agate/jasper deposits. Hopefully some will be great. More to come.
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