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stoner
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More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 12, 2007 20:02:23 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Sept 12, 2007 20:02:23 GMT -5

Well, I finally got to my 10" saw, and found out it needs some work before I can use it. I guess it was sitting idle too long. Oh well, back to the scraps.

Uknown blue stone

A couple of Chrysocolla

Chrysoprase

Obsidian. Does anybody know what this is called?

Unknown agate.

WWR agate

3 Views of a very busy agate. I see lots of things in this one.

Fire Agate

A very high domed Pietersite-a couple of different views.

And an opal with nice fire, a couple of views

Gotta go fix my saw.

Last Edit: Sept 12, 2007 20:02:47 GMT -5 by stoner

Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 12, 2007 20:17:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Sept 12, 2007 20:17:09 GMT -5 Another stunning group. I must say my fav is that unknown, mainly cause I love the shape. Now fix that saw we wanna see more.
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More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 12, 2007 20:48:25 GMT -5

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Post by firewalker45 on Sept 12, 2007 20:48:25 GMT -5

Hi Ed, yes I know what it is called: a cab. lol It looks like Mahogany Obsidian, although it could be Red (Lace) or (rose) Obsidian. I really like the shape of the cab below it. Nice job on the fire agate. The busy agate is sweet also. Daniel

raqy freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2007 Posts: 799	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 12, 2007 21:20:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raqy on Sept 12, 2007 21:20:59 GMT -5 All great of course. But that busy agate is awesome.
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Lady B driving up their electric bill Hello! I'm Lady BeaBea. Oh Look! A Rock! Member since May 2007 Posts: 2,260	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 12, 2007 21:35:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lady B on Sept 12, 2007 21:35:14 GMT -5 Once again you have posted a bevy of beauties but my favorite is that busy cab! I see a bird pecking its way out of the stone. Oooo. Oooo. I feel another contest coming on! Uh-Oh. 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.

parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,608	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 12, 2007 21:36:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Sept 12, 2007 21:36:46 GMT -5 Ed - The busy agate has me thinkin' plate tectonics, back when Italy was in between Newfoundland and Africa, and Antarctica hadn't frozen yet cause you can see the azaleas are bloomin'. Beautiful cab!!! Rich
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More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 13, 2007 1:03:40 GMT -5

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Post by Tony W on Sept 13, 2007 1:03:40 GMT -5

Ed, I felt sorry for you when I read the title on this thread, but when I saw your "scrap" material... well

They are all great Really like the 1st. chrysocolla, the unk. agate, the busy agate, and the Pietersite, and the fire, and on, and on....

T

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More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 13, 2007 7:31:42 GMT -5

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Post by Tweetiepy on Sept 13, 2007 7:31:42 GMT -5

Ed those are fantastic! glad you're back at work... cabbing

You know that opal is beautiful but I have to say, I prefer the peek-a-boo opal that peeks out of boulder opal - kinda like getting a glimpse of a naked body part, it's much more provocative and sensual than seeing the whole naked body (maybe that's just me…) - I know guys will disagree with this statement, but some women I think will agree with me

onewomanarmy has rocks in the head Carpe Silicis! Member since January 2007 Posts: 645	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 13, 2007 8:57:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by onewomanarmy on Sept 13, 2007 8:57:38 GMT -5 scrap....scrap?....scrap?!?! jeez o pete. those are beautiful! LOVE that busy cab - a little something for those of us with ADD eh? Here's hoping I have a scrap pile like yours someday! ;D

Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 13, 2007 9:43:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Sept 13, 2007 9:43:19 GMT -5 That's scrap? Most of those stones are better than what I see at shows. The unknown blue and the busy agate do it for me.

larrywyland3 Guest	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 13, 2007 10:41:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by larrywyland3 on Sept 13, 2007 10:41:47 GMT -5 I think if I am ever in CA I will be rockhounding in your back yard . Nice looking bunch. The WWR and the Busy agate are way cool.

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More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 13, 2007 10:57:20 GMT -5

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Post by adrian65 on Sept 13, 2007 10:57:20 GMT -5

All of those cabs are gorgeous, I'd call the obsidian "fire in the dark obsidian". But my fav is the busy agate. It resembles so much with an ancient map, or with a tornado!
Are you sure the high dome pietersite is the same cab in the two pics? To me they look to be two different cabs.

Adrian

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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 13, 2007 11:24:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Sept 13, 2007 11:24:49 GMT -5 Anyone notice how Ed's "scrape" is better than any of our "primo"
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jjckitti freely admits to licking rocks Member since January 2007 Posts: 775	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 13, 2007 22:39:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jjckitti on Sept 13, 2007 22:39:12 GMT -5 very beautiful!!
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More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 14, 2007 8:22:33 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Sept 14, 2007 8:22:33 GMT -5

Thanks everyone. Maybe scraps is a bad word to use, they are more like broken slabs. Tweetie, I understand what you mean, it's kind of like slit skirts!
I was thinking of using the busy agate for a contest, what do you think? Can you guys come up with some names for it?

spikeict fully equipped rock polisher Alba gu bra! In Promptu Member since November 2006 Posts: 1,413	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 14, 2007 9:12:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spikeict on Sept 14, 2007 9:12:30 GMT -5 Dang Ed, love them all. I was going to fly out to sweep your shop area for you.
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181lizard Cave Dweller Still lurking :) Member since December 2005 Posts: 2,171	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 14, 2007 11:22:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 181lizard on Sept 14, 2007 11:22:56 GMT -5 I think the obsidian s/b called "Hell's Gate"....HhMmmmmm?
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textiger freely admits to licking rocks Member since May 2005 Posts: 946	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 14, 2007 14:04:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by textiger on Sept 14, 2007 14:04:51 GMT -5 Beautiful work, Ed, as always. And like everyone, I'm dazzled by that busy cab. I had the same thought as Rich, so my suggestion for a name is "Pangea at Dawn." matt
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 14, 2007 14:57:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Sept 14, 2007 14:57:43 GMT -5 i can think of some names....is this a contest? great cabs, by the way! KD
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joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	More Scraps Cabs 9/12 Sept 14, 2007 22:40:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Sept 14, 2007 22:40:02 GMT -5 I like your idea of scraps! You turned them into keepers.
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