Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs

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Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 1:23:13 GMT -5

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Here are some of my favorites stones, Big sur jade and Koroits. I included the slabs I made them from for reference. I posted the slabs before but just got around to working them. I used a trim saw to get them cab sized pieces out of the slab. I have no idea why, but my old worn out wheels are still working. Very wierd???

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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 2:03:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Jun 16, 2007 2:03:51 GMT -5 I recognize some of thes gorgeous slabs, Tony. I think I'm the happy owner of a jade slab from the boulder in 2nd pic The cabs are gorgeous, like usual in your case. Adrian
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Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 7:30:19 GMT -5

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Are your wheels diamond? If they are Val Carver, from Minnesota Lapidary Supply, says that when you think they are shot there can still be a lot of life left. The wheels he showed me were colored and he said if there is any color left there is diamond left....MrP

Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 8:31:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Jun 16, 2007 8:31:51 GMT -5 Great job there Tony, - I specialy like the last cartoon cab - the slab is saweet too! and that jade is awesome

Michael John driving up their electric bill Member since June 2007 Posts: 2,432	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 14:36:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michael John on Jun 16, 2007 14:36:23 GMT -5 I love the Koroit. The rough is not easy to obtain. The mines want a fortune for it, and only very low grade is on eBay. The Yowah Opal is real nice, too.

stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 18:45:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Jun 16, 2007 18:45:36 GMT -5 Nice cabs tony. Haven't seen anything from you in a while.

Condor driving up their electric bill Woodward Agates Member since February 2005 Posts: 2,772	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 20:25:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Condor on Jun 16, 2007 20:25:29 GMT -5 Doggone, those are purty! Condor
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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 20:28:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2007 20:28:14 GMT -5 Ed, I have cab burn-out. I am getting back into it.

Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 22:01:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jun 16, 2007 22:01:45 GMT -5 Man your koroits are stunning.
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parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,608	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 16, 2007 23:08:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Jun 16, 2007 23:08:32 GMT -5 The cabs are great, but the slab pics are sweet too. Rich
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SirRoxalot freely admits to licking rocks Member since October 2003 Posts: 790	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 17, 2007 12:26:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SirRoxalot on Jun 17, 2007 12:26:33 GMT -5 The slab of Koroit boulder opal, with the red-rimmed white eye, how you planning on cutting that? Follow the outline for a big freeform cab? SirRoxalot

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 17, 2007 22:58:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Jun 17, 2007 22:58:14 GMT -5 Lookin' good Tony! Those wheels aren't wore out, they're just broke in!!
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Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 18, 2007 0:23:14 GMT -5

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SirRoxalot,
I have one slab of this stone left and probably won't see another in my lifetime. It was a very lucky cut. I plan on hiring Bob Rush, he is the master at the very large cab. His techniques are one of kind, and the finish work is superb. Now if I can only get a hold of him??

jjckitti freely admits to licking rocks Member since January 2007 Posts: 775	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 18, 2007 10:30:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jjckitti on Jun 18, 2007 10:30:49 GMT -5 that is some sharp BO. Absolutely love it.
	Joi - Kitti

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 18, 2007 16:56:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Jun 18, 2007 16:56:06 GMT -5 i just love looking at your rocks! KD
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Shelbeeray has rocks in the head Member since January 2006 Posts: 688	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 19, 2007 2:15:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shelbeeray on Jun 19, 2007 2:15:23 GMT -5 I love the first cab - having the gradation work towards the point makes it absolutely perfect!

BuiltonRock driving up their electric bill The greatest achievements are done at home. Member since October 2006 Posts: 2,483	Jade, Opals, Cabs from slabs Jun 19, 2007 22:32:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuiltonRock on Jun 19, 2007 22:32:05 GMT -5 Nice, Nice, Nice I love that Koroit!! John
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