stefan
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Post by stefan on Feb 24, 2007 18:35:48 GMT -5
Well I'm loving the Speed of the Diamond Belts (yes Stoner you were right again!) Here are some I finished up today Texas Pet Wood side 1  side 2  Rhondonite (just can't seem to get a good shot of it  Red Jasper from Daniel  And a Jasper Quartz Hematite from Jamie (the Jasper does not look as good in person as the pic turned out)  And a Poppy Jasper (MH) Side 1  side 2  And From Argentina- A Patagonian agate (this stuff is AWESOME!)  A moss Agate from Jamie (Fun Vug in this one- It kinda wanders through the whole stone)  and A Dino Bone  Some Jave Lace Agate (dead ringer for MO Lace- even has thr Red Line)  and Some Boulder Opal (the Pics seem better than the cabs really are- the pits just don't show up in the pictures) Side 1- Finished  Side 2- just in the rough (endcut)  and Side one  Side 2 (the mustard brown spot is a HUGE PIT)  Thats all. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2007 19:08:15 GMT -5
Those boulder o's look great! If you want to get rid of the pitting Ed will have the answer on that too. Nice angles too, good job.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 24, 2007 19:35:40 GMT -5
Alright Stefan! Very nice cabs there my friend, and great pics! I love the Pet Wood especially the shape, and a few others that I really like are the Dino Bone (real crazy looking) and the MH Poppy, and of course the boulder opal is always fun to lok at. Looks like you've had a fun day. Thanks for posting the pics of your stuff.
Steve
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Post by Zoran on Feb 24, 2007 19:35:54 GMT -5
I see another satisfied customer of diamond belts. ;D I know what are you talking about Stefan. I bet we are going to see much more of your cabs. What belts you bought? Eastwind? Bay the way very good job. I don't see any pits so as far I am concerned there are not any  . That Texas Pet Wood is my fav. Zoran |
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Feb 24, 2007 21:39:43 GMT -5
Hey Stefan,
Looking good ...
You should check that Patagonian Agate for the presence of the "Iris Agate" effect.
Use an incandescent light, hold the cab approx 18 inches away from the light source and check for the rainbow effect (every color of the rainbow). Try not to overload the cab with too much light ... if the light has a lamp shade, position the cab to where the light is just starting to come from under the lamp shade. Move the stone in and out from the light source as well as up and down ... do it slowly and see if this agate has the ability to diffract light into the individual colors of the color spectrum.
Good Luck and happy cutting!
John
a.k.a. Bear
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Post by stoner on Feb 24, 2007 22:07:21 GMT -5
Awesome looking cabs Stephan. It's about time someone posted some new cabs. They all look great but I like the MHPJ and the opals the best. So, it's a little easier to finish off cabs with the diamond belts? You'll never go back to the SC belts again.
As for the pits on the opals, 2 words; Super Glue. Fill them up and let it dry and sand it off and polish it. It may take a couple of applications, but it works great.
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Post by parfive on Feb 25, 2007 1:24:26 GMT -5
It's just gettin' too easy, huh Stefan? Guess diamond's aren't just a gal's best friend. ;D That last boulder opal is super. I'm with Zot . . . can't see no pits from my house. Rich |
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Post by joe on Feb 25, 2007 9:17:13 GMT -5
Nice work Stef! Glad you're busy at cabbing. The pet wood and dino bone are too cool!
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Post by blarneystone on Feb 25, 2007 9:36:52 GMT -5
Great stuff Stefan.. You got a nice shine on those.. great shapes too!
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Post by stefan on Feb 25, 2007 17:29:27 GMT -5
Thanks all! Z- I got 3M belts- THey are about $10 cheaper than the Eastwind- I have a 400, 600, 1200, and 3000- I still do the rough with 100 and 220 SiC belts- Bear I'll check for the Iris effect- But I'm pretty sure this stuff is Iris free- If it does have it I'll let you Know! Guess I'm gonna try the super glue on the next set of Opals (hmmm I'm still on the course sanding- guess I'll grab an opal slab or 2)
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Post by Condor on Feb 25, 2007 17:55:40 GMT -5
Those are terrific. The petwoods look like dog bones. My dogs are salivating over them. Great work.
Condor
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Post by beefjello on Feb 25, 2007 18:39:35 GMT -5
Stefan those are great! It amazes me you can knock out so many beautiful cabs in a single day!
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Post by cpdad on Feb 25, 2007 21:14:01 GMT -5
man those are nice..i keep talking myself out of building a cab machine...but with all the cabs coming to life...i may have to try it...specially the bouldar opal...nice peices stefan...kev.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Feb 25, 2007 23:09:32 GMT -5
you are totally out of control stefan!! it's about time!
kim
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Post by gaetzchamp on Feb 26, 2007 1:34:11 GMT -5
Stefan-
WTG Big Guy....those are great. Of course my favorite is the bone - and the rhombus shape is rather unique. Cool stuff!!
Later, Gaeter
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Post by rocklicker on Feb 26, 2007 2:39:31 GMT -5
Great loooking batch Stephan. I like the pet wood and Morgan Hill pasper the most, but all look outstanding. I couldn't tell there were pits in the opal. It still made me drool. Please let us know how those 3M belts go (eg, how many cabs and what you think of them). I was thinking of those belts at one point.
Steve
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Post by rockds on Feb 26, 2007 10:49:20 GMT -5
those are all nice stefan, very good to see your work again. Now the dino bone is very striking. I've been looking at getting me some but have yet to purchase any. Yours turned out very nice and it looks different from anything I've seen. The last BO is nice too and you did a good job on the pet wood, hoping that that was one I sent you.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Feb 26, 2007 13:08:47 GMT -5
Thanks ALL! These cabs were done over the course of a week (I wish I could knock em off in a day) Robert I'm not sure where the Pet wood came from- The boxes all got mixed up and I can't tell em apart anymore- But the slab it came from has been kicking around for a while so there is a good chance it was from you (or Dan). So far I like the 3M belts- but then the only thing I can compare them to is SiC belts-
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Post by krazydiamond on Mar 2, 2007 9:38:59 GMT -5
wow, how did i miss these??? wtg, Stefan! love that dino bone!
KD
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