desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Apr 1, 2007 4:47:50 GMT -5
Hi All, I did a trade with Nephrite and in the box was a slab of Boulder Opal, this is what I ended up with. I took these pictures in the kitchen with just the regular kitchen lights   Thanks Tony. Thanks for Looking! This picture I took with a shade over the cab so the reflection from the lights wouldn't block the color in the cab, still had a small spot or two because of the flash but look at the colors. I love that purple.   |
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Apr 1, 2007 4:50:50 GMT -5
Now how did I manage to get the thank you in the middle of the post instead of at the end of the post?
Magic! Must jis be magic.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 1, 2007 7:09:09 GMT -5
The cab also looks magic, thanks for posting it!
Adrian
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 1, 2007 8:31:00 GMT -5
Beautiful!! That cab looks awesome, boulder opal is soooo cool!!
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Post by joe on Apr 1, 2007 9:34:34 GMT -5
Excellent cab Jamie!
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Post by gaetzchamp on Apr 1, 2007 10:57:12 GMT -5
Cool looking cab! Top Notch!!!
gaeter
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Post by Condor on Apr 1, 2007 11:22:28 GMT -5
Cool shape. The stone is awesome. You, and Stoner got to teach me how to make those freeforms.
Condor
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Post by stoner on Apr 1, 2007 11:35:20 GMT -5
Nice cab Jamie. That stuff is fun to play with, don't ya think?
They're easier to do than calibrated shapes Gil. Just look at the slab and it will tell you how it wants to be cut. The best way to learn is to just jump right in and start grinding, and with your new wheels, that part will go fast!
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Apr 1, 2007 11:52:05 GMT -5
That's a beaut, Jamie -
Is that Tony's Cartoon Rock? I'll wrap it for you...
::)S
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Post by Cher on Apr 1, 2007 13:08:29 GMT -5
Beautiful cab Jamie, that was really nice of Tony to send it.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Apr 1, 2007 13:22:39 GMT -5
Nice Jamie!!! Boy that is some Flashy Purple!!
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Post by krazydiamond on Apr 1, 2007 13:30:00 GMT -5
stunning cab....super finish on it.
KD
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Apr 1, 2007 13:33:02 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, Yes Ed, it is fun to play with, I coated it twice with epoxy then sanded it again, coated it, sanded it, finally filled in the voids so it has a smooth surface.
Not sure about the cartoon opal thing, I guess I missed that?
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Apr 1, 2007 13:37:04 GMT -5
Ya Ya Condor, I have seen all of your cabs, you can't play dumb with me anymore. While we were at Gil's house he pulled out some of the most beautiful cabs I have ever seen that he had cut. Not just a few cabs but cases of them. That is why we call him the closet cabber.
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rockonsister
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Post by rockonsister on Apr 1, 2007 22:18:26 GMT -5
Wow! Jamie, that is beautiful! You did a great job with the shape and polish. Whatcha gonna do with that? Thanks for sharing.
Mary
P.S. I saw the thread about the cartoon rock, and I'd say you got some of it. I see a few cartoons in it...like a Cosby kid holding a football and a mosaic seahorse and a cartoon pelican straight on. Love the flash and color.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2007 0:28:41 GMT -5
You certainly did that rough looking piece of opal justice! Thanks again for the trade.
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Apr 2, 2007 1:46:54 GMT -5
Thanks Tony, hey Mary, whats up? I think I'm going to hold onto this cab for a while. I really like it. Thanks everyone for all the nice comments!!
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Post by mailman on Apr 8, 2007 6:35:00 GMT -5
Beautiful bolder Jamie!! Please tell me more about the epoxy, sanding, epoxy, sanding, and coating to fill the void. Is that your method to smooth out a pitted cab? I have a couple of cabs that could use a little help.
thanks.. Don
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