lsmike
spending too much on rocks
Maxwell's demon lowers tumbling entropy
Member since January 2007
Posts: 468
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Post by lsmike on Jun 29, 2008 17:40:59 GMT -5
This is something many of you may have discovered,but it took me 'til recently.Pretty end cuts are something I just used to keep 'cause they were too nice to toss.I'm talking mainly about ones from nodular{rounded} rocks.These are arready half way to being domed.They may need a bit of shaping first.I have found also that, if the stone has pits or other rough spots around the edges ,it helps to take off a thin slice on the end that will be domed-less grinding will be needed.Mike.
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Post by fishenman on Jun 29, 2008 20:36:36 GMT -5
Yes Mike, it's a great way to finish off a rock. I agree there's more to grind. Good suggestion to make a small cut on top of the dome.
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Post by joe on Jun 29, 2008 22:54:44 GMT -5
I've used end cuts to make cabs too. Sometimes you have to grind down a bit to get to good solid rock but it's worth it. There are some gems hidden in those ends!
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karenfh
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2006
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Post by karenfh on Jun 30, 2008 23:18:33 GMT -5
Adrian did a super job on an end cut (and it was a small end cut!!) Wow, it turned out beautifully. I am sure most of you saw this, but if not...I am going to post his thread here. I renamed it trouterite or troutitella. Turns out it was Montana Agate. But truly, it was a very small piece, and he did an amazing job. So keep those end cuts! They can be priceless. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=ccabs&action=display&thread=23885K |
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 1, 2008 22:03:13 GMT -5
i sell my ends you to guys lol I'm working on alot of green stuff, holdemplayer??? hehehe
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Post by Tonyterner on Jul 2, 2008 10:51:00 GMT -5
I use end cuts all the time.
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