blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
Member since March 2010
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Post by blarneystone on Dec 4, 2007 10:50:27 GMT -5
Bought a grinder from JSGems last Friday at the Austin, TX Gem show. I'm pretty happy about it to say the least.... Here's the grinder... Barranca GP-6 diamond...    My first one was going pretty good until the leather pad grabbed it and tossed it on the garage floor... it was a clean brake so it was super glued back together... hahaha... here it is. Woodward Ranch Agate  I finished that one at about 1:00am Sunday morning and then worked these up after a brief nap. same WWR  more WWR  Crazy Lace..  Didn't quite get that flat spot out..  WWR Agate  This is green zebra agate.. I think my 8K paste stained it yellow... ugh...   My finger nails are ground paper thin now but I don't care!!! Thanks for lookin'.... Dan |
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 4, 2007 11:22:36 GMT -5
congrats on the new grinder! great looking cabs, super shine and nice shapes.
KD
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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 Dec 4, 2007 11:35:04 GMT -5
Shiny shiny ;D
Great stuff -- congrats on the grinder.
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Post by Tonyterner on Dec 4, 2007 11:46:48 GMT -5
That's a nice piece of equipment Dan. I love the first cab, shame about the break.
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Post by bobby1 on Dec 4, 2007 13:04:37 GMT -5
Is it you doing such a great job or is it the grinder doing the great job?
Bob
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Post by beefjello on Dec 4, 2007 13:06:57 GMT -5
Ooh, mine used to look that clean and purdy! lol Mind if I ask whatcha paid? It's such a great unit. Nice cabs too Dan, I really like the first one!
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textiger
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since May 2005
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Post by textiger on Dec 4, 2007 15:02:00 GMT -5
Very cool, Dan. Nice unit and nice work. How many hours did you spend on it the first day?
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
Member since March 2010
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Post by blarneystone on Dec 4, 2007 16:24:27 GMT -5
Thanks for the nice comments everyone.  I think I spent about 5 hours on it the first day. After the first one I did 3 at a time to keep from having to change out the belts for each stage and each cab. (does that make sense?) I think I like the first one best as well but the last WWR agate is really pretty in the sunlight, the pic doesn't do it justice. Brian... I'll send you a PM with the price.... Matt... you're welcome to come by the house anytime to try it out. It's quite addictive. Dan |
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Post by midnightrocksi3 on Dec 4, 2007 16:27:49 GMT -5
Ooooo man.. you guys are making me jealous with all the grinders and wheels and saws and cabs.. *sighs* so yes.. please tell me too .. whatchya paid.. cuz.. I'm about ready to break down and just go get me one too...Cuz I'm tired of just being able to look, and wish .. and wish .. and wish.. and..... (sobs uncontrollably)
Roxy
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller 
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 4, 2007 16:34:32 GMT -5
Wow nice looking unit Dan! Really like the way the wheels are far apart. My Genie has them too close together for convenient working on big cabs. Hard to pick a fav from the cabs but I really like that first Woodward Ranch piece. I cab over a rug so I don't lose so many when they shoot off the sticks ( and my dop wax must be old cause I've had three shoot off in the last few days....Mel
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 4, 2007 19:21:16 GMT -5
Those are you first cabs? Those look excellent, beautiful work!!
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Dec 4, 2007 20:05:42 GMT -5
Dang Dan is there anything your not good at? Those look great.
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Post by texaswoodie on Dec 4, 2007 20:38:16 GMT -5
Glad you finally got a grinder, Dan. I know you've been wanting one for quiet some time.
Great cabs!
Curt
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Post by LCARS on Dec 4, 2007 21:14:24 GMT -5
I can hardly wait to see what you'll be turning out now that you have a grinder Dan!  I can also hardly wait until I can afford a cab grinder and lapidary work space of my own.  |
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adrian65
Cave Dweller
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 5, 2007 0:07:47 GMT -5
So glad to see your shiny work again! That first slim cab is gorgeous, with its bold shape and mirror shine.
Adrian
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2006
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Post by deedolce on Dec 5, 2007 0:47:54 GMT -5
I absolutely love that first cab! Congrats on your new toy!! SO nice and shiny and new.
~Dee
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 5, 2007 1:20:42 GMT -5
long overdue dan!
kim
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textiger
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since May 2005
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Post by textiger on Dec 5, 2007 13:59:43 GMT -5
I'll probably take you up on that offer, Dan, for a cabbing lesson if nothing else. I am agitating for a two-wheel Lortone arbor for Christmas--figure I can add the diamond wheels from jadecarver and find a motor and put it together piecemeal. Of course, that all means I will have to acquire a slab saw, too.
A guy can dream.
matt
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stefan
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2005
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Post by stefan on Dec 5, 2007 14:26:52 GMT -5
wow how did I miss this??? COngrates!
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Dec 7, 2007 8:28:52 GMT -5
Nice Dan great shine what grit are your wheels? And do you use a diamond paste for the final? I can't seem to get a shine that good.
Jason
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