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Jurrasic Jonje
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BO Woes Dec 1, 2007 22:44:20 GMT -5

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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Dec 1, 2007 22:44:20 GMT -5

OK I tried to cut and grind a boulder opal cab tonight. Without having the help of a preform. All I did was manage to ruin a great piece of stone. I used my 180 grit diamond wheel to shape it. I guess i dug too deep cause now I have some great exposed opal and lots of pits.

Here is a pic.

Ed, Nephrite my hats are off to you both. I have no idea how you guys do it. I don't see me doing any BO in the future. This one is going into my junk pile.

Now all I need is a pez rock.

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BO Woes Dec 2, 2007 0:12:38 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2007 0:12:38 GMT -5

I don't think its all that bad, looks like a loaf of bread! Most of the lower grade B.O has pits so it doesn't matter how much you grind, they will always appear. Ed has a little trick to fix that, maybe he could help. Don't give up, keep them coming.

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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	BO Woes Dec 2, 2007 2:09:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Dec 2, 2007 2:09:12 GMT -5 Jeremy, if I would encounter such problem I'd try to fill those craters with epoxy. Give it a try, you have nothing to lose. Wow, that really makes me want to try to cab one of these days a slab I've got from Tony! Adrian
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Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	BO Woes Dec 2, 2007 11:23:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Dec 2, 2007 11:23:04 GMT -5 So where do I go for better grade BO?
	Now all I need is a pez rock.

Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	BO Woes Dec 2, 2007 12:41:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2007 12:41:55 GMT -5 Oubla on e-bay would be your best bet, heres one he is currently selling: cgi.ebay.com/Koroit-Boulder-Opal-Rough-20-gms-BBY_W0QQitemZ140184359880QQihZ004QQcategoryZ3826QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	BO Woes Dec 2, 2007 13:22:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Dec 2, 2007 13:22:01 GMT -5 Thanks
	Now all I need is a pez rock.

texaswoodie gets rocks for Christmas Texas Ghost Wood Member since January 2007 Posts: 6,769	BO Woes Dec 2, 2007 14:36:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by texaswoodie on Dec 2, 2007 14:36:21 GMT -5 $7 to ship that tiny little slab. Sheesh. Curt
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	BO Woes Dec 2, 2007 22:38:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 2, 2007 22:38:02 GMT -5 Funny, to ship in one of those small padded envelopes is around 63 cents.
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	BO Woes Dec 3, 2007 12:29:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Dec 3, 2007 12:29:53 GMT -5 Ebay has lots of sellers who make their money just off of shipping.

fossilbrain spending too much on rocks Cookie Monster agate Member since October 2007 Posts: 360	BO Woes Dec 4, 2007 11:17:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fossilbrain on Dec 4, 2007 11:17:43 GMT -5 Just looks like it needs to be worked on more, to me, but then I don't know how small it's become.
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BO Woes Dec 4, 2007 11:28:22 GMT -5

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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 4, 2007 11:28:22 GMT -5

used to be 63 cents until the rates and rules changed last May.....a small padded envelope now is considered a "package" if it is over 3/4" thick, which is real easy to exceed. so now we are talking more like $1.30, and add for additional ounces.

i'm not having a lot of luck with boulder opal either, Jeremy, so don't feel bad.

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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	BO Woes Dec 4, 2007 11:32:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Dec 4, 2007 11:32:17 GMT -5 2 words- CRAZY GLUE- amazing what a few layers of that stuff will do to the pits
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Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	BO Woes Dec 4, 2007 22:47:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Dec 4, 2007 22:47:54 GMT -5 I finished this one tonight will post pics tomorrow.
	Now all I need is a pez rock.

larrywyland3 Guest	BO Woes Dec 6, 2007 8:24:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by larrywyland3 on Dec 6, 2007 8:24:02 GMT -5 I agree put on the hotstuff and finish it up