|
Post by superioragates on Jan 29, 2010 12:18:15 GMT -5
Hey LLANA!!!! LOOKIE WHAT YOUR GIFT DID!!!!!!!! I am too excited!!! I got one done that looks GOOD!!!!!! HOLY COW! HOLY CRAP!! I DID IT!!! AND I even know what the rock is! hahahahaha! Lake Superior Aagate MY 2ND ONE! ok, i tried to resize the pics, but photobucket didn't do it....sorry! I have to admit that I sent a little note over to Ken.....cuz I wasn't sure what I was doin'....his help got this little old rock in to order! (me too!! LOL) Hope ya like it........ Honestly...........HOW DID I DO? I need input!! Marie
|
|
adrian65
Cave Dweller
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
Posts: 10,787
|
Post by adrian65 on Jan 29, 2010 12:34:35 GMT -5
Nice shape Marie, and very good dome: no flat spots at all. I have to be honest though, those fine scratches spread all over the cab show that you might had skipped a step or two.
Great start, if your progresses in cabbing will be as fast as the ones in wrapping you will be a master cabber in no time.
Adrian
PS. I am convinced the cab looks MUCH better in real, those macro photos revealed all the tiny scratches on it. To get rid of them you must inspect the cab during the grinding/ sanding/polishing stages only after it is DRY. Don't go on a further step if scratches still can be seen, they will be incomparable harder to remove them in the following steps.
|
|
|
Post by llana2go on Jan 29, 2010 12:46:48 GMT -5
If I wouldn't have thought you could do it, I wouldn't have sent ya' the machine!
You should have diamonds belts in all the grits - unless the finer grit belts got separated from the others and I didn't send them! I didn't check to make sure that was all the belts. Just assumed it was since they were all together. Or maybe I didn't really have all the finer grits and just thought I did!
Anyway, good job!
|
|
|
Post by Toad on Jan 29, 2010 12:48:48 GMT -5
Did come out with a satin finsh, but a great stone none the less. So I take it this was the first one on a real cab machine?
|
|
NDK
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
Posts: 9,440
|
Post by NDK on Jan 29, 2010 13:07:44 GMT -5
Awesome cab Marie, what a beautiful stone! I would keep this one as-is, even though there's a few scratches noticable. You can look back at it and see what your 1st one looked like.
Keep up the great work! I bet I'm not the only one figuring you'll be posting some astonishing cabs, with all the beautiful lakers and jaspers you find out back!
Nate
|
|
|
Post by rockmanken on Jan 29, 2010 13:56:17 GMT -5
Marie, I agree with Nate. Keep this one "as is". It is your first on a machine. The next one, after each step dry it off as Adrian says, and then you can see if it needs more sanding. Looks like you did a fine job on it. Congratulations. Ken
|
|
|
Post by superioragates on Jan 29, 2010 14:44:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Yes you are right, the "in person" does look much better. BUT...I must confess, this one I just want to make sure I could get the dome, get rid of the flat spots, and make sure I understand the "working" part of getting a cab on the machine, and I skipped over a lot. I know, I know, I know better, BUT, I did get it down, so onward and upward, I will be making sure I go through every single step on my next ones, I promise. I just wanted to make sure I could even do this!! LOL So as for shape, and dome, and no flats....did I do ok?
|
|
|
Post by tkrueger3 on Jan 29, 2010 15:50:28 GMT -5
Hey, Marie! That first cab is awesome! Your "new" machine is the same as mine - except I only have an expando wheel on the left, and an aluminum backing plate on the right. WTG girl!
I don't have any diamond belts or discs. My process is all silicon-carbide belts - first, 36 grit, then 60, 100, 220, 400, 600, then I use a 3M microfinishing belt in 1200 grit. After all that, I switch over to the disc. I gave the disc a good coating of feathering cement, then I use 8" Dynalap polishing discs in either AO, Cerium Oxide, Chrome Oxide, Tin Oxide, or "Spectra" for the final polishing.
This seems (for me at least) to be the best mix of results vs. cost-effectiveness, because all the belts and discs I use are ***cheap***, like me!
Tom
|
|
SteveHolmes
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2009
Posts: 1,900
|
Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 29, 2010 16:24:45 GMT -5
Woo-Hoo Marie! I am proud of ya. You really didn't waste any time at all getting that machine up and running. I think your excitement caused you to rush the cab a bit....but I can totally understand. I remember my 1st cab....and I look back at it and compare to what I'm able to do now...it makes me wonder what I was thinking. Your 1st cab is always a rush an anticipation to just see if it's something you can actually do. I'll bet the next ones will be looking better and better. Your shape and dome are fantastic. I guess all that pre-dremel school paid off. Good Job! Steve
|
|
|
Post by superioragates on Jan 29, 2010 16:57:13 GMT -5
Hey guys .......the next one is stupendous....well......in my opinion anyways, this one sucks compared to this one I am about to post!!
|
|
|
Post by fishenman on Jan 29, 2010 17:09:04 GMT -5
You ar eright, your second one is looking really good. Nice shape and it looks shiny. WTG Marie!!
|
|
|
Post by NatureNut on Jan 29, 2010 17:10:47 GMT -5
Marie, your shapes and dome are very good Sweetie! Love the first one and the second one is super! Love how you chose to place the druzy and pattern and the shine is fantastic. I can see your smile from here and sharing your happiness right along with! Jo
|
|
|
Post by NatureNut on Jan 29, 2010 17:12:59 GMT -5
Unfortunately, if Photobucket doesn't resize the pics after a minute or two, you have to rename the original file and re-upload at the corrected size. Learned that one the hard way. Jo
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Member since January 1970
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2010 17:34:17 GMT -5
Excellent job for firsties. Yup, those teeny scratches are a bugger to get out. When you can look at your cabs with a loupe and see no scratches, you know you are done. We use loupes through all steps for that reason.
And I agree with others, keep it as is. I still have my very first cab, flat spots and all LOL. Its very sentimental.
Great job Marie! Keep practicing. Each cab will be better and better.
Shannon
|
|
|
Post by sitnwrap on Jan 29, 2010 17:37:10 GMT -5
Marie, your excitement is contagious and you're making a whole lot of people smile looking at your firsts. Soon, you will be torn, wrap or cab, cab or wrap. lol.
|
|
|
Post by rockmanken on Jan 29, 2010 17:51:40 GMT -5
Yep girl, you done good. Still a couple scratches but you got the shape and dome right and the scratches will dissappear with more experience. Just keep at it, and I know you will. The camera shows more than the naked eye will. Ken
|
|
|
Post by fishenman on Jan 29, 2010 18:19:33 GMT -5
Definitely what Shannon said. The standard for "flawless" diamonds is no flaws @ 10x magnification so, no real need for anything stronger. I have 20x from the print shop and it's a little strong for what we need. Therefore a 10x loupe could be a good investment.
|
|
|
Post by akansan on Jan 29, 2010 18:44:05 GMT -5
You're definitely getting the hang of it! There's a great improvement in the second one, and the domes look terrific.
|
|
|
Post by moondragon on Jan 29, 2010 20:23:59 GMT -5
Marie:) High five to you girl:) I am so proud of you. I feel like you are my new born baby:) LOL This is only the beginning of your journey, grasshopper:) Before its over there will be many, many more wonderous things to see and make and create:) I am going to sit back and enjoy the ride with you:) Life is good:)
|
|
|
Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jan 29, 2010 20:35:47 GMT -5
I'm impressed!! I haven't even done my first one yet & i've had a Genie for a year now. Finally getting things together so I'll have a place to set it up. Worse than that - I've had my saw for 2 weeks yet & haven't even put water in it. Believin for time this weekend to give 'er a go! Donnie
|
|