First Cab

beaddot spending too much on rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 266	First Cab Apr 4, 2008 19:50:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beaddot on Apr 4, 2008 19:50:00 GMT -5 Here is hubby's first cab on the flat lap. He definitely needs to get used to working on it. It also could have used a longer polish but I think it's a keeper. If anyone knows what kind of rock it is let me know. Dot

texaswoodie gets rocks for Christmas Texas Ghost Wood Member since January 2007 Posts: 6,769	First Cab Apr 4, 2008 21:08:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by texaswoodie on Apr 4, 2008 21:08:12 GMT -5 Nice Dot! You got that flat lap going in a hurry. How do you like it? Some kind of picture jasper. Curt
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akansan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since January 2006 Posts: 4,075	First Cab Apr 4, 2008 21:16:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by akansan on Apr 4, 2008 21:16:18 GMT -5 Looks like he had fun! I'd guess one of the McDermitt area picture jaspers. It might not get more of a shine, if that's what it is...

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First Cab Apr 4, 2008 22:08:07 GMT -5

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Post by beaddot on Apr 4, 2008 22:08:07 GMT -5

Thanks Curt and Akansan. He had it already out of the box and set up by the time I got home from work. It really makes quick work of shaping. It's gonna take getting use to holding the stones but once you find the right spot it works great!

Dot

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	First Cab Apr 4, 2008 22:56:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Apr 4, 2008 22:56:26 GMT -5 Beautiful cab Dot! Are you going to set it like the cab in your avatar? Adrian
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stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	First Cab Apr 5, 2008 0:22:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Apr 5, 2008 0:22:55 GMT -5 that looks very nice. as for shine, well you did great.
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beaddot spending too much on rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 266	First Cab Apr 5, 2008 6:06:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beaddot on Apr 5, 2008 6:06:01 GMT -5 Thanks Adrian. I don't have anything special planned for it but a brooch is a good idea. Thanks stonesthatrock.

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	First Cab Apr 5, 2008 8:20:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 5, 2008 8:20:58 GMT -5 Really great first cab!
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	First Cab Apr 5, 2008 9:00:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Apr 5, 2008 9:00:53 GMT -5 very well done for his first! got a photo of the cabbing unit? KD
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fishenman driving up their electric bill ___________ Member since November 2007 Posts: 2,211	First Cab Apr 5, 2008 10:08:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fishenman on Apr 5, 2008 10:08:02 GMT -5 Very nice cab. Love the picture jaspers. Great job!!
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	First Cab Apr 5, 2008 10:09:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 5, 2008 10:09:15 GMT -5 i think he's use to it already! kim

stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	First Cab Apr 5, 2008 11:18:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Apr 5, 2008 11:18:31 GMT -5 There's no stopping him now. He should save one cab a week, put them away in a drawer, and after a year take them out and see how he's progressed. It'll be like night and day. His first cab is pretty nice though.

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	First Cab Apr 5, 2008 23:52:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Apr 5, 2008 23:52:50 GMT -5 That's an excellent first cab!! Nice work.
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beaddot spending too much on rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 266	First Cab Apr 6, 2008 7:34:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beaddot on Apr 6, 2008 7:34:51 GMT -5 KD, this is the unit we bought cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150180296295

larrywyland3 Guest	First Cab Apr 6, 2008 7:56:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by larrywyland3 on Apr 6, 2008 7:56:29 GMT -5 Nice looking cab. I thinking the mcdermit chicken trax, palamino or scenic dolomite; all picture type materials; all shine up nice, but not the high gloss you get with agate. Palamino is from Oregon and was mined in the 70s I think.

rocklicker driving up their electric bill Member since January 2006 Posts: 2,586	First Cab Apr 7, 2008 1:20:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocklicker on Apr 7, 2008 1:20:05 GMT -5 Looks like he's off and running. It nice to see you guys got all set up for cabbing. Great cab too! Steve

Titania driving up their electric bill Nichole Member since October 2007 Posts: 2,046	First Cab Apr 7, 2008 8:41:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Titania on Apr 7, 2008 8:41:15 GMT -5 Nice first job!

beaddot spending too much on rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 266	First Cab Apr 7, 2008 13:22:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beaddot on Apr 7, 2008 13:22:28 GMT -5 Thanks everyone. He has a nice pile that I have set for him to work on. He'll be busy for a while I think. dot

Rockygibraltar fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2006 Posts: 1,404	First Cab Apr 7, 2008 23:40:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rockygibraltar on Apr 7, 2008 23:40:51 GMT -5 Thats a great start with some nice material. Looking Good!