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First 2008 cabs...... Jan 1, 2008 21:37:53 GMT -5

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Here's a couple that I was able to squeeze in today. I also cut a few more pre-forms, but y'all will just have to wait. ;D lol.... The first pics is Blue Swirlstone from Kim. This is the coolest stuff to work with, it shines so easy that it's impossible even for me to screw up.

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This one is porcelain jasper from Rockkitten, beautiful stuff!! I had been saving the slabs for the day that I got my machine. I took photo without the flash, the colors seem to show better...

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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 1, 2008 22:54:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 1, 2008 22:54:12 GMT -5 Great cabs Randy! I really like that Porcelain Jasper...really cool stuff. Looking forward to a super year seeing cabs from the fine folks here at RTH! Steve

raqy freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2007 Posts: 799	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 2, 2008 0:04:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raqy on Jan 2, 2008 0:04:49 GMT -5 Nice cabs! I too like that Porcelain Jasper.. Raquel
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floydrocks starting to spend too much on rocks Member since December 2007 Posts: 177	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 2, 2008 7:16:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by floydrocks on Jan 2, 2008 7:16:38 GMT -5 I still believe you've been doing this for a long time...those are great!!! The Jasper is beautiful and the shine on all of them...need sun glasses!!! LOL
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Titania driving up their electric bill Nichole Member since October 2007 Posts: 2,046	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 2, 2008 10:26:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Titania on Jan 2, 2008 10:26:14 GMT -5 Both of those are gorgeous!

Wolfden fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2007 Posts: 1,368	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 2, 2008 10:54:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wolfden on Jan 2, 2008 10:54:49 GMT -5 Dang Randy those look great .. I really love your work Wolf
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 2, 2008 16:13:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 2, 2008 16:13:48 GMT -5 Cheryl- I have. Damn near two weeks! ;D Thanks y'all
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stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 2, 2008 20:29:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Jan 2, 2008 20:29:45 GMT -5 they all look great butttttttttttttt i love blue so the Blue Swirlstone is my favorite.
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MrP fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2006 Posts: 1,930	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 2, 2008 22:09:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrP on Jan 2, 2008 22:09:13 GMT -5 Great Job....MrP

spikeict fully equipped rock polisher Alba gu bra! In Promptu Member since November 2006 Posts: 1,413	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 2, 2008 22:41:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spikeict on Jan 2, 2008 22:41:54 GMT -5 They all are great Randy both the rock and the workmanship, the porcelain jasper looks like a vintage piece that has been treasured for years. Mark
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rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 3, 2008 1:47:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Jan 3, 2008 1:47:18 GMT -5 nice job, like the blue swirls
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 6, 2008 0:30:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Jan 6, 2008 0:30:00 GMT -5 Those are beautiful darlin' that porcelain jasper is just amazing.
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deedolce fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2006 Posts: 1,828	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 6, 2008 3:19:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deedolce on Jan 6, 2008 3:19:25 GMT -5 Face it, you must have done this in a previous life!! I can't believe the short time you've been cabbing, the cabs you're turning out...great cabs!! What a shine. Yowza! Dee
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First 2008 cabs...... Jan 6, 2008 10:30:18 GMT -5

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Thanks y'all. Dee- I think the biggest help for me is that I was no stranger to the grinder. I've been bench grinding pendants for two years, so I'm really comfortable around the grinder. When I did my first cab, it didn't feel like I was doing my first cab. The only hard part about this is getting them the right size for the mount. It's easy to turn out a finished product that ends up being too small. Every stage of the cabbing process makes the cab just a tiny bit smaller, so I'm learning just how big I have to start out. The hardness of the rock makes a difference too. The soft ones will almost always end up too small if I'm not careful. Hmmmm, I didn't mean to go off on a tangent. ;D lol

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Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 6, 2008 10:36:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jan 6, 2008 10:36:02 GMT -5 Those look great.
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	First 2008 cabs...... Jan 7, 2008 11:23:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Jan 7, 2008 11:23:37 GMT -5 Lookin' good! I have some of that blue swirlstone. Since I can't get a shine on anything I'll have to give it a try.