Boulder Opal

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 19:34:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Nov 26, 2006 19:34:42 GMT -5 It's my first boulder Opal cab! This stuff is soft. It cuts so easy... too easy. I could sand it down to nothing real quick. It was fun. Thanx for lookin'.
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stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 19:43:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Nov 26, 2006 19:43:31 GMT -5 Boulder opals are very soft, especially the lighter colored ones. But you're right, they're fun to work and you did a great job Joe.

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 19:46:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Nov 26, 2006 19:46:06 GMT -5 Thanx Ed! What wheels do you work this rock on? I started on the 220g wheel and went up thru the usual stages from there. What do you do?
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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 19:46:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 26, 2006 19:46:16 GMT -5 I like it Joe. I like the beveled edges on that cab, and the Opal is sweet. Steve

Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 20:00:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Nov 26, 2006 20:00:07 GMT -5 Purdy, purdy, purdy - can't go wrong with boulder opal

Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 20:42:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Nov 26, 2006 20:42:56 GMT -5 I love boulder opal cabs. You did a great job. Man all you cabbers are making me jealous.
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Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 21:18:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Nov 26, 2006 21:18:26 GMT -5 I love boulder opal. Nice job.
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 21:32:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 26, 2006 21:32:18 GMT -5 Awesome, I'm starting to like these boulder opals as well. That one looks sweet!
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deedolce fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2006 Posts: 1,828	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 21:54:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deedolce on Nov 26, 2006 21:54:42 GMT -5 Ah, nice. It's the stone I want to try next. I just can't get past the cost for the tiny pieces you get!
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offbeat no posts Member since May 2010 Posts: 0	Boulder Opal Nov 26, 2006 23:39:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by offbeat on Nov 26, 2006 23:39:42 GMT -5 That looks sweet, Joe! You did a great job. That looks like it would look cool mounted in silver. Keep em coming! Bill

rocklicker driving up their electric bill Member since January 2006 Posts: 2,586	Boulder Opal Nov 27, 2006 0:46:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocklicker on Nov 27, 2006 0:46:44 GMT -5 Oooohhhhh. I like that little but of purple fire. Very nice! Steve

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Boulder Opal Nov 27, 2006 10:03:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Nov 27, 2006 10:03:30 GMT -5 Thanx you all!! Your comments make me want to go out and shine more stone now! Since it's 12 degrees this morning I must wait 'till the garage warms up. Thanks again!
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Boulder Opal Nov 27, 2006 15:16:37 GMT -5

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Post by sandsman1 on Nov 27, 2006 15:16:37 GMT -5

lookin good joe that B-opal can be a booger but i like the cut -- i find lighter and longer on the last two wheels makes for a better shine, even more so with the light colored stuff too much pressure and ya keep knockin out tiny pieces that will mess with the shine

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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Boulder Opal Nov 27, 2006 23:01:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 27, 2006 23:01:24 GMT -5 hmmmmmm this may be my favorite joe. can i change my mind lol. looks like a masked man with little blue teeth in that 2nd pic. kim