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Post by beefjello on Oct 19, 2007 21:57:30 GMT -5
Howdy folks! Been working a few stones through the fun factory this week as time has permitted. Finally slapped a polish on 'em last night and took a few crappy pics this morning and a few more this evening. The first couple were collected on our Alamo Lake trip Plume  Agate from Lincoln Ranch  Backlit a bit  An unknown from Toad. I call it Toad Stone   Dendritic Opal  Blue Calcite maybe?  The next four were collected near Saddle Mountain last weekend Jasp-agate  Moss  A neat little plume. I found a few of these that were in small wafers and just a little thicker than a quarter. A bit of grinding on both sides 'n voila. Can you see the mushroom?   Red Jasp with some agate running through. I just could not get a good pic of this   Luna Blue  Rhodochrosite  Brenda  Graveyard maybe?   Royal Sahara  Thanks for looking! |
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Post by stoner on Oct 19, 2007 22:10:46 GMT -5
You've been busy Brian. I didn't know it snowed in the Sahara desert! Nice cabs on some nice material. I really like the Brenda and the rhodocrosite.
So, are you using the Raytec belts now? Have you formed an opinion?
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Post by beefjello on Oct 19, 2007 23:07:48 GMT -5
Ed I broke in the new belts with this batch. Actually used a couple old cabs to do the breaking in.. and a couple belts didn't get 'broke' all the way as I noticed scratches appearing out of nowhere on a couple of these. I had to re-break and re-sand a bit. Now I'd say they be broke in lol
Yes, these Raytechs are a LOT easier to work with. They slip on and off easier and the color coding kinda breaks up the monotony a bit lol. I'd say the were a good investment.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2007 23:28:15 GMT -5
Brian you get the most awesome polishes on your cabs. And your verity of stone are amazing as well. Excellent job on those!
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Post by Tony W on Oct 19, 2007 23:52:33 GMT -5
Man, that is some great material. And the shines are amazing. I really love that JaspAgate and the moss below it. T
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 20, 2007 0:02:04 GMT -5
Great cabs! In my opinion, the Toad stone and the dendritic are in top.
Adrian
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Post by stonesthatrock on Oct 20, 2007 0:09:33 GMT -5
very nice stuff brain, your shine is increditable
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Oct 20, 2007 0:30:51 GMT -5
another great looking batch of cabs. I really enjoy looking at your work.
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Post by LCARS on Oct 20, 2007 0:57:02 GMT -5
Brian, the photos and the cabs all look great!  If you want a way to cut that glare, consider getting a CP (circular polarizing) filter for your camera. Once you figure out how to find the sweet spot with it, you can dramatically cut horizontal glare in all your shots. The only drawback is you'll need twice the exposure time with the filter on which isn't really a big deal when it's 1/125s vs 1/250s shooting outside in direct light. |
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Post by texaswoodie on Oct 20, 2007 7:37:18 GMT -5
Woo hoo! Great cabs as always. The Brenda is always my favorite and the luna blue is outstanding.
Curt
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Post by spikeict on Oct 20, 2007 9:36:39 GMT -5
Great cabs as always Brian, can't pick a single favorite.
Mark
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Post by luv2hound on Oct 20, 2007 15:39:14 GMT -5
Brian these are sweet. They're all so nice I can pick a fav. Thanks for sharing.
~~Mitzi~~
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Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 20, 2007 19:03:56 GMT -5
Boy, I enjoy looking at your cabs Brian! You do some great work. That Brenda japer and the Dendritic Opal are my favs.
Steve
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Post by BuiltonRock on Oct 20, 2007 22:55:57 GMT -5
Man, you have a good shine going Beef!
Love them all but Brenda is my fav.
john
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Post by stonesnbones on Oct 21, 2007 14:48:42 GMT -5
All I have done for the most part this week is facet.I have to quit comming here everyday,your going to put me back in a cabbing mood.Those are all top shelf cabs...........If you check I think that your Toad Stone is Youngite.Toad stone is way cooler of a name.
Brad
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Post by stefan on Oct 22, 2007 10:38:38 GMT -5
OUTSTANDING!!!
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Post by larrywyland3 on Oct 22, 2007 12:18:08 GMT -5
I counted more than three; lol. Those are great; you got a super shine on them all.
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Post by Sabre52 on Oct 22, 2007 18:20:50 GMT -5
Dang Brain, those are all nice but gotta love that Brenda best!.....Mel
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Post by Tonyterner on Oct 23, 2007 13:35:32 GMT -5
Right up there with the usual great quality of your work. Great variety also. I think I'm leaning toward the jasp-agate as my fav. Its a tough choice though.
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Post by beefjello on Oct 24, 2007 9:57:12 GMT -5
Thanks all! I don't think I'll be doing 16 cabs at once again lol. Brad, thanks for the ID on the Toad Stone.. it is indeed Youngite! I appreciate all your kind words |
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