Roger
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Post by Roger on Jan 30, 2007 10:28:40 GMT -5
I still have problems keeping cabs on a stick.I think I'm learning to be more gentle.Some of these need to go back for more grinding and crack sealing.But here's the way they came out late last night.  HILLS AGATE  NOT SURE  TEEPEE CANYON  WB II  282 1K   NOT SURE  |
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 30, 2007 11:13:34 GMT -5
Wow I really like the design (and the stones) on the last 2- Your really grinding up some fine looking agates there!
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Post by rockds on Jan 30, 2007 11:14:18 GMT -5
wow I love the patterns and colors, those all look nice. Have you tried holding the cab in your hands ot grind? I don't use dop and actually like the feel of the stone while I grind - give it a try.
Your 3rd one is my fav.
robert
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Post by stoner on Jan 30, 2007 21:43:38 GMT -5
Those look pretty darn nice to me Roger. Are you grinding these out in a cold area, like your garage? If so, part of the reason they won't stick is because of the cold weather. They probably think they're in the freezer!
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Jan 31, 2007 20:09:11 GMT -5
I had the same problem during a cold snap here a couple of weeks ago, I wound up giving it a break for a couple days after re-dopping everything like 3 or 4 times.
But once daytime temps got back into the 60's things work fine again.
You might try stoner's crazy glue dopping tactic.
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flatumbler
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Now totally addicted!!!
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Post by flatumbler on Jan 31, 2007 21:42:07 GMT -5
Absolutely beautiful pieces there. All the colors are so vibrant. Very nice job on those.
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Feb 1, 2007 21:22:22 GMT -5
looking good keep at it I want to see more.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Feb 2, 2007 6:32:43 GMT -5
you are really getting good at this roger!
kim
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Post by joe on Feb 2, 2007 9:24:23 GMT -5
Nice! I like the TeePee canyon a lot.
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 2, 2007 10:34:40 GMT -5
Thanks wait till you see the next one's.I think stoner hit it right the head it's to cold to use dop wax.I switched to glue with great sucess after all it was -16 degrees last night...Roger oh yea we got 6 inchs of snow yesterday the sking was great.
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Post by cina on Feb 2, 2007 11:03:18 GMT -5
 I think you keep sending that cold down to me..... Love the rocks and the shine good job keep them coming Steph |
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mirkaba
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Post by mirkaba on Feb 2, 2007 13:25:08 GMT -5
Hey Fairburned...........You are doing great! The dop wax is a problem in the cold. I am in Western Montana and it was -12 last night. My work room is removed from the rest of the house and gets a little chilly but does not freeze. I usually warm the shop room up before I dop up. I have an old electric been pot element and 2 tuna cans on top one can is right side up and one is upside down. I put the wax in the right side up can and heat my stones on the upside down one. First I make sure the stone is very clean, I don't even touch the back as skin oils will wreck the bond. I keep the dopped stone in the warmer part of the house as it seems that even a small (say 20degree) temperature variation will loosen the stone. I also try to use warm water on the grinder. Keep up the good work................Bob
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 2, 2007 16:31:25 GMT -5
ya know I had to put the dop pot in a cooler layed of its side just to warm the wax.My shop is heated but no HOT water.I think the water is also key.Hey Slydog I'll make sure and leave a few for ya..ha ha ha.Let me know when your in town....Roger
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I think you keep sending that cold down to me..... Love the rocks and the shine good job keep them coming
