brent
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2008
Posts: 1,316
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Post by brent on Jan 18, 2009 18:50:57 GMT -5
Here is my first cut of this tiger eye. I will only ake this one cut untill I learn how to orient t for maximum effect.
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Jan 18, 2009 19:39:18 GMT -5
For the way i cut, Think of a ream of paper and the blade is cutting flat to one sheet. Look at the piece and fine the fibers that are straighter. most offen the fibers well have a crazy look like a wide ( S ) our flaten ( L ). make your cut through the fibers that are straighter. if your piece is wide and you have a double ( Ss ) Stack on top of each other this well be your best cut. Very important to have the blade split - Cut down the row of fibers for the best light refraction. If your happy with the cut Glue it to a piece of wood to have a vise point to work with. this way you`l be able to cut more with out having to orienting the piece again. Here are a few piece`s of my rough ( Not For Sale ) By lapidary at 2008-04-20 By lapidary, shot with Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL at 2008-04-20 By lapidary, shot with Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL at 2008-04-20 By lapidary, shot with Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL at 2008-04-20 By lapidary, shot with Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL at 2008-04-20 Jack
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jan 18, 2009 20:40:37 GMT -5
jack why you showing us this if its not for sale lmao
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Jan 18, 2009 20:44:15 GMT -5
Down to my last 300 Lbs. Retirement is close.
And you`l fine the photo`s on my web-site
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brent
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2008
Posts: 1,316
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Post by brent on Jan 19, 2009 0:16:43 GMT -5
Thanx for the info. I have worked tiger eye before, but want to really try to get the best out of each piecs. I have a large piece to work with this time.
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