Condor Cab...S@*T!!!!

SteveHolmes
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Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 20, 2008 15:53:12 GMT -5

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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 20, 2008 15:53:12 GMT -5

My friend and I went and played on a Genie yesterday! ;D
Man...do I ever want to buy one of these machines. We each were able to do something. My friend did an Agate Tear..kind of ground on it and pre-formed it in the shape of a tear drop. Sorry no pic. And ever since I cut one of my Condor nodules...I have wanted to cab this one particular piece. With the help of the owner of the Genie..I did a free-form...and I love the way it turned out. I wished I would have made the point actually come to a point..but..there's always next time.

I can't wait to do some more. We were invited to come back whenever we wanted to. It's a gentleman my friend had bought a saw from...very friendly...a typical rockhound! ;D
Steve
Thanks everyone for the kind comments! I made a HUGE mistake Sunday though. I was so excited to drill the stone and start wearing it, that I screwed up big time. As I was drilling the cab...I rushed it, and the drill bit bent and flipped the stone across my garage. I didn't even see where it flew too...it whizzed out so fast..but I knew I had done it. SIGH

I guess there will be other times and other cabs! Chalk one up as lesson learned!
Steve

Last Edit: Jan 22, 2008 22:23:46 GMT -5 by SteveHolmes

Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 20, 2008 16:46:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jan 20, 2008 16:46:26 GMT -5 Very Nice!!
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akansan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since January 2006 Posts: 4,075	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 20, 2008 20:23:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by akansan on Jan 20, 2008 20:23:45 GMT -5 I love the beveled corners, I think it adds a great detail to a stunning cab!

darrad fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2006 Posts: 1,636	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 20, 2008 20:27:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darrad on Jan 20, 2008 20:27:28 GMT -5 Nice Condor. I think the shape is perfect as is.
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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 20, 2008 22:45:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Jan 20, 2008 22:45:04 GMT -5 Oh, you framed that beautiful patern so well! And what a shine! Adrian
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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 21, 2008 0:18:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2008 0:18:16 GMT -5 Steve I think you need one too. You well overdue to become a cabber, nice work & stone.

Tony W has started giving rock gifts Ahh, Opal. I love the fire and flash! Member since May 2007 Posts: 3,435	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 21, 2008 2:02:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tony W on Jan 21, 2008 2:02:49 GMT -5 The bevels are a great touch, Steve, and love that shine you got. Nice to have a top notch unit for sure. Tony

Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,497	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 21, 2008 2:07:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Jan 21, 2008 2:07:55 GMT -5 I love Condors and think the truncated corners on your cab are kinda nice. Great use of the full pattern too!......Mel

Titania driving up their electric bill Nichole Member since October 2007 Posts: 2,046	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 21, 2008 8:25:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Titania on Jan 21, 2008 8:25:05 GMT -5 Nice! I really like the beveled corners, too. I think they work really well with the pattern in the stone.

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Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 21, 2008 11:34:19 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Jan 21, 2008 11:34:19 GMT -5

Nice job Steve. I can see why you wanted to get this piece cabbed, it's a great example of a Condor and you brought out the beauty in the best possible way. Save your pennies and get some diamond wheels for the arbors you have so you can start cutting cabs at home.

Condor driving up their electric bill Woodward Agates Member since February 2005 Posts: 2,772	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 21, 2008 12:44:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Condor on Jan 21, 2008 12:44:00 GMT -5 From one "Condor" to another....mmmm good. Condor
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 21, 2008 15:51:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Jan 21, 2008 15:51:11 GMT -5 Steve that's a real nice cab. Good job.

taogem Guest	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 21, 2008 22:22:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by taogem on Jan 21, 2008 22:22:45 GMT -5 Beautiful Steve !

huffstuff fully equipped rock polisher Member since August 2007 Posts: 1,222	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 23, 2008 9:51:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by huffstuff on Jan 23, 2008 9:51:05 GMT -5 Oh, Steve, I'm so sorry. We should all work in padded workshops... hmmm.... kinda like padded cells..... Amy
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akansan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since January 2006 Posts: 4,075	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 23, 2008 10:11:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by akansan on Jan 23, 2008 10:11:57 GMT -5 Ouch. Really, really ouch. I suppose you could make a Condor heart, now....

deedolce fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2006 Posts: 1,828	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 23, 2008 10:24:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deedolce on Jan 23, 2008 10:24:22 GMT -5 Ooh, I hate it when that happens! Any chance of finding the missing part and epoxy? Or a glue on bail to cover the gap?
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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 23, 2008 10:41:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Jan 23, 2008 10:41:34 GMT -5 Oh, what a pitty! And yet, not everything is lost in my opinion! A little extra grinding on the top and a high silver frame and you'll have a beautiful jewel. Adrian
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Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 23, 2008 11:03:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jan 23, 2008 11:03:50 GMT -5 Ouch thats gotta hurt. A well placed wire wrap can cover that.
	Now all I need is a pez rock.

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 23, 2008 17:33:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Jan 23, 2008 17:33:14 GMT -5 time to go back over there steve! fill those pockets up and take a sleeping bag this time. kim

SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Condor Cab...S@*T!!!! Jan 23, 2008 20:35:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 23, 2008 20:35:44 GMT -5 I knew you guys could make me feel better and even laugh about it. I'll see what I come up with....but thanks for making me smile! Steve