snemecek
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Post by snemecek on Aug 21, 2007 12:56:03 GMT -5
How does one create cabs? Is there a site or thread you could point me to? Thanks
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Post by stoner on Aug 21, 2007 13:00:48 GMT -5
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Aug 21, 2007 22:48:39 GMT -5
Great question! I'm glad you asked and for the reply. Thanks so much for all of us who are still learning.
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Post by Tonyterner on Aug 22, 2007 9:06:39 GMT -5
That is a great tutorial. I've read it twice now and will most likely read it a few more times once I actually get a cabbing machine. Trying to cab with a saw and vibrating tumbler right now.
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snemecek
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Post by snemecek on Aug 22, 2007 9:21:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the response, my eyes have been opened!
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Aug 22, 2007 17:08:39 GMT -5
I just found on You Tube 9 minute video "From Rough Agate to polished cabochon" . Take a look. |
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Aug 22, 2007 17:40:41 GMT -5
Another video. This one is about cabbing Oregon Sunstone. |
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Aug 22, 2007 18:07:21 GMT -5
and another one - about opal cutting/cabbing |
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Post by ladyt on Aug 22, 2007 18:42:49 GMT -5
Hey Thanks for the videos. After watching these, I have noticed something I'm doing wrong. Thanks So Much!! Tonja  |
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Aug 22, 2007 19:13:48 GMT -5
Tonja, you are welcome.
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 22, 2007 22:44:45 GMT -5
I highly recommend the DVD "Beginning Cabochon Cutting" from MarZee Tutorials. They are about 1 1/2 hour long, professionally produced and cover everything from preforming, dopping, grinding, polishing,etc. I learned a lot of neat tips when I watched it and I'm not supposed to be a beginner. (Shameless plug - yes I sell them only $16)
John at JS GEMS
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snemecek
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Post by snemecek on Aug 26, 2007 7:57:58 GMT -5
Wow. That's a lot of equipment for someone who doesn't have a local club. Is it possible to cut slabs to shape then tumble them smooth?
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 26, 2007 8:15:23 GMT -5
It certainly is. Trey at Woodward Ranch had a shop full of jewelry he made by cutting flat cabs and finishing in a vibrating tumbler. His stuff looks good flat as does Montana Agate and other moss and plume type materials with thin inclusions. I've also seen lots of hammer broken slabs rotary tumbled and then wire wrapped. The edges round off but you still have a flat cab. If you want domes you have to have equipment.
John at JS Gems
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 27, 2007 10:17:28 GMT -5
A lot of us will tumble finish cabs- All my mistakes and "difficult" pieces go into the tumble pile- I've seen some amazing work done with just a simple tile saw and a tumbler!
on a side note- John Nice having you aboard!
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