Some 'unfinished' cabs

beefjello
no longer being taken for granite

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Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 8:24:43 GMT -5

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Post by beefjello on Aug 6, 2007 8:24:43 GMT -5

Hi all! I got the new grinder set up yesterday and cut my first 4 cabs. These are all done through the 3,000 belt as I haven't tried to set up the polisher yet. I'm kinda clueless with the discs, adhesive and syringes (help!). Anyway just through 3,000 I've got a pretty good shine on 'em.. enough to show them off.

First is an unknown from a nodule I picked up from Jamie's friends' agate pile (thanks Jamie)

Next is Brown Springs jasper/agate from the Verde

Morgan Hill from some material I bought from Ed (thanks man)

And Brazil from a chunk I got at Quatzsite

Thanks for looking ;D

I Wanna Rock!!!

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 8:36:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Aug 6, 2007 8:36:09 GMT -5 Very nice work! I really like the Morgan Hill piece.
	"Always keep a diamond in your mind"

Lady B driving up their electric bill Hello! I'm Lady BeaBea. Oh Look! A Rock! Member since May 2007 Posts: 2,260	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 8:58:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lady B on Aug 6, 2007 8:58:55 GMT -5 For not quite finished, they sure are pretty. I think my favorite is the Morgan Hill, too. Lady B
	And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

raqy freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2007 Posts: 799	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 9:05:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raqy on Aug 6, 2007 9:05:51 GMT -5 I like the second one.
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stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 9:20:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Aug 6, 2007 9:20:44 GMT -5 Well, from the looks of the cabs, I'd say you're pretty happy with your new machine. Nice shapes and there's even a cabojohn style cab, which is my fav as well.

Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,496	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 9:40:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Aug 6, 2007 9:40:56 GMT -5 Ooh those are great especially the poppy....Mel

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 11:12:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Aug 6, 2007 11:12:20 GMT -5 nice---
	I can't tell if thats some Gneiss Schist, or that Schist is Gneiss. All I know is don't take it for Granite

onewomanarmy has rocks in the head Carpe Silicis! Member since January 2007 Posts: 645	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 11:18:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by onewomanarmy on Aug 6, 2007 11:18:22 GMT -5 So you just skipped the whole learning curve thing eh? Those are NICE - love the morgan hill - can't wait to see more (and more and more).

Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 13:10:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Aug 6, 2007 13:10:12 GMT -5 Good job beef! I like the subtlety of the lines in the first one and the way the shape accentuates them.

WyckedWyre fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2007 Posts: 1,391	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 6, 2007 22:47:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WyckedWyre on Aug 6, 2007 22:47:23 GMT -5 Looking good. Pardon me because I'm sure you told us before, but what kind of machine did you get? :)S
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beefjello
no longer being taken for granite

Member since December 2006
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Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 7, 2007 8:22:44 GMT -5

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Post by beefjello on Aug 7, 2007 8:22:44 GMT -5

Thanks everyone!

I have received some good advice on how to proceed with the diamond paste polishing. I'll post 'updated' pics when I put the liquid shine smack down on these babies ;D

Susan, the new set up is a GP6.. you can see it here

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=Pictures&action=display&thread=1186405286

Thanks again!

I Wanna Rock!!!

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 7, 2007 9:54:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 7, 2007 9:54:34 GMT -5 those are looking good! i'm lost on the disc thing. did yours not come put together? what's the adhesive for? kim

Silver Lass spending too much on rocks diagonally parked in a parallel universe! Member since March 2007 Posts: 395	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 7, 2007 10:06:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Silver Lass on Aug 7, 2007 10:06:35 GMT -5 I love the Morgan Hill.

BuiltonRock driving up their electric bill The greatest achievements are done at home. Member since October 2006 Posts: 2,483	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 7, 2007 15:45:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuiltonRock on Aug 7, 2007 15:45:12 GMT -5 I like the second one!! Way to go! john
	Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

MrP fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2006 Posts: 1,930	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 7, 2007 20:21:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrP on Aug 7, 2007 20:21:09 GMT -5 You are doing great.....MrP

sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 8, 2007 22:10:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Aug 8, 2007 22:10:38 GMT -5 lookin good man very nice job even better for a first try if you seen my first ones you would be rollin haha
	GOT TO KEEP THE LOONEYS ONNNN THE PATH john-- NOMAD--- U.S.A. -- IN GOD WE TRUST

jjckitti freely admits to licking rocks Member since January 2007 Posts: 775	Some 'unfinished' cabs Aug 11, 2007 0:04:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jjckitti on Aug 11, 2007 0:04:06 GMT -5 look finished to me! wow
	Joi - Kitti