Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2

stoner
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Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 10:21:07 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Sept 2, 2007 10:21:07 GMT -5

Well, it's been too hot to do any work on the house, but it sure feels good to sit in the garage with a big fan blowing hot air on my face while i soak my hands in cold water grinding stones. I got a lot of cabs done so sit back and enjoy.

Here's one from a rock I found in my backyard.

Some kind of mossy agate

Another sweet unknown agate

Rhodocrosite from a piece Spikeict sent me

WWR agate

A couple of Antelope Jaspers

Royal Sahara Jasper

Fire agate. Very difficult to get a good photo showing the nice blue and green flash.

Did someone say opals? Here are 3 different types of opals
Mexican Cherry Opal

Nice fire in this one.

And a few Boulder Opals

Hope you're all enjoying your long weekend, stay safe and most of all, have fun.

Last Edit: Sept 2, 2007 10:27:42 GMT -5 by stoner

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 10:35:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Sept 2, 2007 10:35:23 GMT -5 i think you are having waaaaaaay too much fun on this holiday weekend!!! love those opals! KD
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spikeict fully equipped rock polisher Alba gu bra! In Promptu Member since November 2006 Posts: 1,413	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 11:02:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spikeict on Sept 2, 2007 11:02:36 GMT -5 Hoping for more hot weather your way ;D. Every one of them are exceptional. I had just come in because my back was starting to bother me, but after seeing those, well headed back out to practice some more. Spike
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Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 11:37:21 GMT -5

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Post by flintfish on Sept 2, 2007 11:37:21 GMT -5

Backyard rock?! Wow - where do you get your landscaping done?!

lol That's a fab set of cabs - "Beware - Artist at Work!" - keeping cool has never been so productive....

The WWR catches the eye every time I see that stuff, it's just like looking in to a rock pool or somthing, the red is just amazing. I couldn't pick a favourite, they all shine the same

Cheers,

Harry

raqy freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2007 Posts: 799	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 11:58:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raqy on Sept 2, 2007 11:58:49 GMT -5 Well Stoner its supposed to be pretty warm again today. Hope we get to see more. Those are all just great. Those Mexican Cherry opals are very cool..
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rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 14:35:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Sept 2, 2007 14:35:26 GMT -5 nice job. someone had a lot of time on their hands and used it wisely. robert
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firewalker45 freely admits to licking rocks Member since August 2006 Posts: 929	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 17:42:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firewalker45 on Sept 2, 2007 17:42:39 GMT -5 As usual Ed, great cabs!

luv2hound freely admits to licking rocks I try & I try, but dang it! Those rocks just keep ending up in my pockets Member since June 2007 Posts: 890	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 18:25:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by luv2hound on Sept 2, 2007 18:25:04 GMT -5 Wow! You did all of these in one day? I'm just starting to cab and it takes me 3 hours just to do one. They're all fabulous. Keep 'em coming. You and the other cabbers are my inspiration. ~~Mitzi~~

beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 21:10:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Sept 2, 2007 21:10:20 GMT -5 Oh man.. too many attention grabbers to name a favorite! That's one stellar grouping of cabs my friend!
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Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 21:15:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Sept 2, 2007 21:15:00 GMT -5 Man Ed your kiling me. Every time I look at your cabs I gotta buy a new keyboard. Too much drool.
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Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 2, 2007 21:16:19 GMT -5

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Post by beefjello on Sept 2, 2007 21:16:19 GMT -5

I cut some Sahara today and even though I ended up with a mirror polish, there's areas that look like there's encapsulated sand grains suspended in it. I noticed yours looks like it might have the similar thing going on too. Hmm..

I Wanna Rock!!!

stoner
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Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 3, 2007 0:39:26 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Sept 3, 2007 0:39:26 GMT -5

Thanks everyone. Yea, I was having way too much fun, and I plan on doing it again! Brian, that's the first time I've come across the tiny white spots in this material. It shows up much more in the photos than in person. I saw your cab and it looks like the same kind of thing happened to you.

rollingstone starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2009 Posts: 236	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 3, 2007 0:48:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rollingstone on Sept 3, 2007 0:48:50 GMT -5 Super all around, Ed. Geez, even your backyard rock looks great! -Don

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Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 3, 2007 14:46:42 GMT -5

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Post by lastl98 on Sept 3, 2007 14:46:42 GMT -5

As 'always' very very nice!

You must go through belts like some do grit? Or are you using diamond wheels or combo there~of?

Either way, always enjoy looking at your work & absolutely cherish the ones you sent our way to teach us what not only what to look for but also what to look out for!

Excellent Ed, truly inspirational.

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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	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 4, 2007 1:37:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Sept 4, 2007 1:37:24 GMT -5 Thanks last, I'm using all diamond wheels and belts. It's the only way to go.

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Ahh, Opal. I love the fire and flash!

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Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 4, 2007 2:19:09 GMT -5

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Post by Tony W on Sept 4, 2007 2:19:09 GMT -5

Nice weekends worth of work! Love the opals. And the Antelope jaspers and the yard rock are nice patterns too! We pretty much had a month in the 100's it seemed like, and the coolest place on the property was in the shed grinding with the fan on me. Some how I don't get that many cabs at a sitting though

T

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 4, 2007 13:02:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Sept 4, 2007 13:02:02 GMT -5 Well Ed looks like you put your time to good use (I'm sure Mrs. Stoner would dissagree)
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,497	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 4, 2007 20:22:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Sept 4, 2007 20:22:14 GMT -5 Ooh. Really like the opals. Another great batch Ed!....Mel

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 6, 2007 8:59:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Sept 6, 2007 8:59:08 GMT -5 Geez Ed, you may never get unpacked! That's ok, as long as the Hippie Workshop is in production.
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jjckitti freely admits to licking rocks Member since January 2007 Posts: 775	Labor Day Weekend Cabs, 9/2 Sept 6, 2007 15:20:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jjckitti on Sept 6, 2007 15:20:56 GMT -5 beautiful stuff!
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