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Tonyterner
gets rocks for Christmas

Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun

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Just a few Jul 18, 2008 7:58:57 GMT -5

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Post by Tonyterner on Jul 18, 2008 7:58:57 GMT -5

I got to cabbing last Sunday but only for a few hours so I only managed to finish 5 cabs. These have the best shine of any cabs I've done. I spent way more time on the 400 belt than I have done on previous cabs. That seems to have made a big difference. I'm not sure if its just going from the 220 to 400 diamond belt or the fact that my belt may be wearing down. Either way I know where to spend more time now. These were only taken to 14,000, seemed plenty shiny at that point.

Laguna

Sodalite? I'm not sure of this one, I got it in a box from stonesthatrock. Maybe Ralph or Maryann can ID it for me.

Lace? Got this one from Stoner, it was a preform. I changed the shape a little, had to make it my own didn't I? lol It has some pitting at the top in the matrix but I liked the contrast with the rest of the stone so I left it. Thanks Ed.

Unknown. Another piece from Ed. This one was a slabette that I shaped. I love this stone whatever it is.

Imperial jasper. I got this from Snowdog. Has anyone heard from him lately? This is the best shine I've gotten so far. It was glowing after 1200. I included the second picture to try and illustrate the shine. Looks like I need a haircut. ;D

Thanks for looking.

blarneystone spending too much on rocks Rocks in my head Member since March 2010 Posts: 307	Just a few Jul 18, 2008 8:47:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blarneystone on Jul 18, 2008 8:47:06 GMT -5 WOW! Nice cabs Tony.. that Sodalite cab is fantastic.. (looks like Sodalite to me as well) I'm always impressed with your cabs... you come up with some very cool shapes and the polish is always impeccable. Dan
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stardiamond gets rocks for Christmas Member since July 2007 Posts: 6,086	Just a few Jul 18, 2008 13:11:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stardiamond on Jul 18, 2008 13:11:45 GMT -5 Nice cabs, the sodalite looks like charoite.
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fishenman driving up their electric bill ___________ Member since November 2007 Posts: 2,211	Just a few Jul 18, 2008 14:38:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fishenman on Jul 18, 2008 14:38:08 GMT -5 Super nice cabs Tony. I like that Imperial jasper.
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deedolce fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2006 Posts: 1,828	Just a few Jul 18, 2008 15:29:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deedolce on Jul 18, 2008 15:29:52 GMT -5 Awesome!! That IS an incredible shine. That slab from Snowdog, I think, is jade. Very, very nice!
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stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	Just a few Jul 18, 2008 19:17:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 18, 2008 19:17:17 GMT -5 great job on those cabs. they look wonderful. yes, its sodalite. and you did a beautiful job on it, its one of my favs
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Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	Just a few Jul 18, 2008 22:35:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 18, 2008 22:35:11 GMT -5 Love the shape of the sodalite imperial jasper takes a superb shine - the stuff that I,ve worked anyways - the color is awesome - looks like jade- you did good!

sitnwrap gets rocks for Christmas Member since March 2008 Posts: 5,004	Just a few Jul 18, 2008 23:50:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sitnwrap on Jul 18, 2008 23:50:15 GMT -5 I love the different shapes and the shine! The blue is just beautiful in that Sodalite!

Tony W has started giving rock gifts Ahh, Opal. I love the fire and flash! Member since May 2007 Posts: 3,435	Just a few Jul 19, 2008 0:00:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tony W on Jul 19, 2008 0:00:43 GMT -5 That last one looks like it has UFO shine on it Have you been messing with aliens? Very, very nice work. Love the cut on the sodalite. Tony

stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	Just a few Jul 20, 2008 18:21:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Jul 20, 2008 18:21:53 GMT -5 Nice job Tony. I like that red lace but it does have issues with pitting. I usually just grind it off. Nice shine of the imperial.

Titania driving up their electric bill Nichole Member since October 2007 Posts: 2,046	Just a few Jul 21, 2008 7:50:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Titania on Jul 21, 2008 7:50:50 GMT -5 Awesome selection, Tony! I love the shapes you chose and what an awesome shine! LOVE that imperial jasper!

texaswoodie gets rocks for Christmas Texas Ghost Wood Member since January 2007 Posts: 6,769	Just a few Jul 21, 2008 16:09:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by texaswoodie on Jul 21, 2008 16:09:29 GMT -5 Great shine on those Tony! I like and the first, second, third........... Curt
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