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Post by stoner on Feb 12, 2007 15:10:11 GMT -5
It rained most of the weekend so I cut cabs instead of doing other things I should have beern doing. As if I need an excuse to cut cabs!  Something I picked up at Jade Cove. A little jade, serpentine, and quartz.  Unknown, Stephan sent me this slab.  Graveyard plume  Rosetta from Jamie  Forestfire Plume from Liz.  Botswanna  KD sent me this Bearcreek preform. It was a rectangle but I decided it was too nice to waste the rest of the stone.  Mexican Agate  I tumbled some of this material awhile ago and I wish I knew what it is cuz I'd like to get more. Any ideas?  And the fire agates I got from the Rockshop time forgot in Northern Calif.   Thanks for looking. |
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 12, 2007 15:32:33 GMT -5
Holy smokes Ed, I realy like this batch! So many nice ones it's hard to pick a favorite but I'm flat blown away by that last fire agate, the Rosetta and that unknown piece third from the bottom. That one really has me frustrated because I know I've seen it somewhere but can't place it. Guess I'll have to drag out the monster books again *L*.....mel
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Post by krazydiamond on Feb 12, 2007 16:38:50 GMT -5
those are all super, but i truly love that rosetta cab! that forest fire plume is pretty spectacular too...oh, and that unknown stuff (9th pic down) is cool looking, if you find out what it is, let us know!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2007 17:30:27 GMT -5
Ed those are top notch cabs, the jade mix is really interesting. The fire agate is killer too, I will have to try some when I get off this opal kick. Great job!
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Post by rocklicker on Feb 12, 2007 19:36:06 GMT -5
Kick ass cabs as usual Ed. I am drawn to the botswana agate and the jade cove guy. And that forest-fire plume one is sweet. Nice way to orient it! To me, the unknown one in photo #9 looks like one of those change purses. I like the rainy day excuse too. I enjoy working when it's grey and rainy outside, because after I'm done I get to come back in and warm up- and bring cabs in with me  Oh, an Neph, you can stay on that opal kick for as long as you want! We love the results. Steve |
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Post by Cher on Feb 12, 2007 20:59:08 GMT -5
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Post by 181lizard on Feb 13, 2007 0:03:35 GMT -5
Oh Wow! Those are SPECTACULAR! Dang it! I wanna cab someting!!
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Post by desertdweller on Feb 13, 2007 4:00:22 GMT -5
Wow, The forest fire agate is incredible. You did a great job with the rosetta, they all look so nice. What are you taking pictures on? (The background)?
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Post by Toad on Feb 13, 2007 5:28:26 GMT -5
The bot and the last fire agate are really incredible.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Feb 13, 2007 11:43:01 GMT -5
that whole batch is stunning stoner!
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Post by stoner on Feb 13, 2007 12:16:47 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. Jamie, I put the old brass/wood calipers away and made a new backround for setting my cabs on. I used some maple and made a ramp that sits at about 30 degrees and then glued a couple of 1/4"x3/8" strips to form a V so a cab of any size will fit. You can see it in the 2 pics with the light backround. On the other pics I just draped the black velvet over the new setup. It seems to work really well and I can get decent photos without the glare of the light, or at least very little. I'm still experimenting with camera positioning.
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Post by gaetzchamp on Feb 13, 2007 13:07:26 GMT -5
Ed-
Excellent looking batch. I love the fire agates!!! When are your Stone Canyon cabs coming off the production line.....I love that stuff?
gaeter
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Feb 13, 2007 13:50:05 GMT -5
Ed those are stunning!!! I really like the mystery one. When you gonna make something outta the stuff I sent you?
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Post by joe on Feb 13, 2007 15:08:43 GMT -5
Ed does it again! Hooray for Ed!!! I give up trying to pick favorites. But that third one from the bottom is kinda weird!! |
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Post by yogi on Feb 13, 2007 18:12:48 GMT -5
Ed, you are a true artist. Your eye for form and composition really brings out the best in the stone. Such a treat when you post!
Bill
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Post by Bikerrandy on Feb 13, 2007 21:54:18 GMT -5
Those are sweet, and the fire agates are amazing!!
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Post by cpdad on Feb 13, 2007 22:27:33 GMT -5
first pic...last pic are just wowsers....all are killers...but first and last...to cool...kev.
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 13, 2007 23:51:02 GMT -5
WOW! What a gorgeous mix of material. I don't think I can pick just one favorite...in fact I'm not even going to attempt. But I love that last Fire Agate...and Forest Fire Plume, and Unknown, and Bot and...well you get the idea.
Thanks for posting the Cabs.
Steve
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Post by stonesthatrock on Feb 14, 2007 2:19:12 GMT -5
Those are beautiful. My favorite is all of them lol Very nice
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Post by stefan on Feb 15, 2007 13:24:55 GMT -5
Ed- WOWZER- The stuff I sent you was a Petrified wood- Pretty awesome stuff you got there!!! Nice variety-
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