adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 27, 2007 22:44:30 GMT -5
Wow, what an avalanche of positive replies!  Thank you everyone, folks! Tou're too kind! That Brasilian material seemed to be perfect, the wheel "stole" me the cab twice while polishing it and nothing wrong had happened. I doubt that a local material would be so forgivefull. I'm also glad that the path I've followed is basicly correct. Thank you Ed for confirming that. Zoran, thanks neighbor! Adrian |
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raqy
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2007
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Post by raqy on Nov 27, 2007 23:23:37 GMT -5
Wow Adrian you made a beautiful cab! Your machine is working great. I can't wait to see more.
Raquel
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Post by Titania on Nov 28, 2007 8:46:15 GMT -5
Awesome, Adrian!!!! Glad to hear that new machine is getting a workout!  I second the ultrasonic cleaner idea. I bet that will do the trick. |
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 28, 2007 9:10:49 GMT -5
way to go, Adrian! you certainly have a natural talent for cabbing. have you tried taking an old toothbrush to scrub the druzy? regular dish soap or maybe a little baking soda?
KD
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bouldergal
freely admits to licking rocks
Glacier Meadow
Member since July 2007
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Post by bouldergal on Nov 28, 2007 19:22:46 GMT -5
Gorgeous!!!!! Can you help another Newbie? I have an ancient combo unit I got from a neighbor and cleaned up. I did purchase a new blade (tile cutting) from H. Depot but there are two grinding wheels that are in good shape. On the end of the unit there's a solid wheel which I've purchased a replacement piece of leather and wire for. I'd like to know what you're using that flexible. Maybe I can take off one of these wheels and make something like yours?
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Post by cina on Nov 28, 2007 19:31:41 GMT -5
WOW you did a wonderful job!!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 28, 2007 20:30:55 GMT -5
Wow, such an amazing shine! Beautiful job, it looks very professional. If I didn't know, I would have thought that you've been doing this for years!!  |
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Post by Tony W on Nov 28, 2007 21:53:14 GMT -5
Nicely done, Adrian!! Congrats! It is a fine cab. Tony
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fossilbrain
spending too much on rocks
Cookie Monster agate
Member since October 2007
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Post by fossilbrain on Nov 30, 2007 3:23:05 GMT -5
That cab is terrible -- you should just send it to me so that I can wear it around my neck! Awesome! More more more!!! |
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Post by Michael John on Nov 30, 2007 3:59:22 GMT -5
That's amazing! Truly spectacular work!
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spikeict
fully equipped rock polisher
Alba gu bra! In Promptu
Member since November 2006
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Post by spikeict on Nov 30, 2007 13:58:37 GMT -5
Great work adrian, I love it.
Spike
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Nov 30, 2007 15:17:38 GMT -5
COngrates Adrian-
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 30, 2007 15:21:38 GMT -5
Thank you again folks!
Adrian
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Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 1, 2007 21:33:02 GMT -5
Unbelieveable first cabs! You are a natural!!
john
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Post by bobby1 on Dec 2, 2007 0:17:13 GMT -5
Quick! Send me the cab! I have an ultrasonic cleaner that's just begging for it.
I use my ultrasonic cleaner for many things including cleaning dirt and polish from druzy, and other cavities. I also use it for removing polish during my jewelry making and for removing polish from the cab/dop stick so the dop doesn't get contaminated. It works great for all of these purposes. They aren't terribly expensive and they last a long time (25+ years so far).
For cleaning druzy and jewelry I use cheap liquid dishwashing detergent (about a teaspoon full) and cheap liquid ammonia (not the sudsy type). About 1/4 cup. Mix with hot water. These measurements are for a 1 quart size ultrasonic. Run for about 30 seconds and it will come out clean. Use only the detergent when cleaning a cab/dop stick. The ammonia degrades the dop wax.
Bob
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Post by joe on Dec 2, 2007 0:21:09 GMT -5
You did a wonderful job on that cab Adrian! Congrat's!!
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 2, 2007 1:56:09 GMT -5
Thank you Bob!
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