NDK
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Post by NDK on Jun 12, 2011 10:18:51 GMT -5
Here's a cab I cut and groove wrapped yesterday for a retirement present for a friend. Nothing like cutting it close. I finished it just in time to leave for his party. (I was groove wrapping another banded jasper cab for him friday evening, and the back of the groove on one side chipped out as I was wrapping it.) I received this beautiful piece of carnelian from Woody in my Christmas exchange box a few years ago. I thought it would make a fitting gift to cab and wrap for a special occasion as this. Thank you Woody. I'm going to have to find the piece of rough I cut the slab for this cab from, as I'd love one o these for myself too. John opened it just before we left the party, and the overhead lighting in his kitchen made it shine like crazy. He loved it!  back lit  Thanks for looking, Nate |
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Jun 12, 2011 11:00:34 GMT -5
Nice...nice...nice. Sorry to hear about the first one...Tammy
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Post by Toad on Jun 12, 2011 11:07:41 GMT -5
Great gift.
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Post by gr on Jun 12, 2011 13:05:57 GMT -5
I like it Nate!! and, the copper goes with it so well.
You do good work young man!
gary
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 12, 2011 13:38:23 GMT -5
Very nice gift. I know what you're talking about chipping one side of the groove...  Adrian |
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Post by tntmom on Jun 12, 2011 14:46:28 GMT -5
That is a very nice cab and wrap Nate!!
~Krystee
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Post by rockrookie on Jun 12, 2011 15:07:22 GMT -5
NICE !!
--paul
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 12, 2011 15:57:03 GMT -5
Beautiful!!!
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Jun 12, 2011 16:13:38 GMT -5
Beautiful stone and the wrap is just right for it. Good job!
Garry
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Jun 12, 2011 17:46:20 GMT -5
Very nice. Everything about it is just beautiful.
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Post by blr2449 on Jun 12, 2011 17:50:33 GMT -5
It's beautiful and I agree that the copper really compliments it. A very thoughtful gift.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jun 12, 2011 18:12:23 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!
Nate
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Post by unclestu on Jun 12, 2011 19:08:06 GMT -5
I love the way the wrap does not compete with the cab. Looks really good nate
Stu
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Post by tanyafrench on Jun 12, 2011 19:22:20 GMT -5
That is one special cab and I can certainly see why he was thrilled.
Tanya
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Post by tandl on Jun 12, 2011 19:30:23 GMT -5
That does look good with the copper . Great job Nate
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Post by christopherl1234 on Jun 12, 2011 19:49:35 GMT -5
That is a sweet one! I agree with everyone else that the copper wire goes well with it.
I had a groove wrap chip out on me before also. I cut the groove a little deeper so the wire would be below the girdle and used used clear 330 epoxy to lock it in. Worked ok for me and my daughter loves it!
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jun 12, 2011 21:36:18 GMT -5
yeah, I was trying to force the wire into the groove. I should have widened the groove a tiny bit, but I was being lazy. I think it all happened for a reason, because the carnelian really did turn out nice. I almost forgot I had that little slab. Good thing my daughters cleaned my computer desk and put all my rocks in one place lol.
Thanks!
Nate
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