Sabre52
Cave Dweller 
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
Posts: 20,496
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 15, 2012 13:40:45 GMT -5
Wow weirdly awesome or awesomely weird. I like it!......Mel
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pporky
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since May 2007
Posts: 1,932
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Post by pporky on Jul 15, 2012 21:38:43 GMT -5
Wow Kurt a true freeform and a very nice one also the other cabs are also fantastic almost to the point of me shelving my entry but you can't have a contest without entries so here's mine. I can't tell you much about the material except that it is really hard and cost me 50c, it was put aside by an old friend at a gem show for me, so it will be Aussie but not sure what or where.  Back  front shine    Thanks for looking. Bill |
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Post by Pat on Jul 15, 2012 21:42:47 GMT -5
I like it! Glad you retained the red road through it.
I also like your signature quote: "You may say that rocks areea matter of life or death, but I think that it's much more serious than that."
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unclestu
Cave Dweller
WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
Member since April 2011
Posts: 2,298
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Post by unclestu on Jul 15, 2012 21:52:36 GMT -5
Thats aa real nice one Bill Glad you are in  Stu and I like you sig also |
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Post by 3rdrockfromthefun on Jul 15, 2012 22:26:16 GMT -5
Here's my entry, it's Stone Canyon Jasper done in a style of cab that I've been working where dome grinding paths cross to create patterns. This is one of the best outcomes I've yet had, I hope you enjoy it much as I had fun making it! 1) SLAB  2) PREFORM  4) FINISHED - FRONT  5) FINISHED - BACK  6) FINISHED - ALTERNATE VIEW  Thanks for looking! |
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herchenx
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2012
Posts: 3,360
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Post by herchenx on Jul 15, 2012 22:33:30 GMT -5
I've not paid attention to these contest threads, but Frank, that is amazing work and that material is unbelievable! What is your cabbing rig?
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Post by Roller on Jul 15, 2012 22:34:36 GMT -5
wow !!
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TByrd
fully equipped rock polisher
Have you performed your random act of kindness?
Member since December 2010
Posts: 1,350
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Post by TByrd on Jul 15, 2012 22:39:10 GMT -5
Wow is right. We have a contest!
Tammy
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Post by kk on Jul 15, 2012 23:35:47 GMT -5
Great colors there Frank, adore your composition. |
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Post by kk on Jul 15, 2012 23:40:16 GMT -5
Bill, glad you entered. It's much more fun with a lot more entries and makes it harder for people to deceide what they really like.
Besides that, you got nice strong colors and super workmanship to booth.
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Post by 3rdrockfromthefun on Jul 15, 2012 23:54:16 GMT -5
I've not paid attention to these contest threads, but Frank, that is amazing work and that material is unbelievable! What is your cabbing rig? Hi Neighbor - I used an Inland to cut grind it and an Ameritool to refine and polish it. Thanks! |
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Post by 3rdrockfromthefun on Jul 15, 2012 23:55:39 GMT -5
Great colors there Frank, adore your composition. Lookee who's talking - damn Kurt your cab is mind boggling - great job, I love it! |
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Post by Pat on Jul 16, 2012 0:23:30 GMT -5
Love these contests! I see so many beautiful pieces, and here is another one!
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unclestu
Cave Dweller
WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
Member since April 2011
Posts: 2,298
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Post by unclestu on Jul 16, 2012 9:13:36 GMT -5
Hi Frank,
I really like the material that you chose but what I really like is what you have done with it.
Do you think you can post a profile picture as I am not sure if your grinding paths are ending into a flat center section or a domed center section. I think it would look great either way.
Stu
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dbryans
having dreams about rocks
timor ominus abesto
Member since June 2012
Posts: 71
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Post by dbryans on Jul 16, 2012 13:51:12 GMT -5
WOW... Frank thats awesome....great work!!
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carleton
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2012
Posts: 277
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Post by carleton on Jul 16, 2012 23:43:07 GMT -5
Love the lines on that cab Frank, Nice work Carleton |
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Post by 3rdrockfromthefun on Jul 17, 2012 2:23:43 GMT -5
Hi Frank, I really like the material that you chose but what I really like is what you have done with it. Do you think you can post a profile picture as I am not sure if your grinding paths are ending into a flat center section or a domed center section. I think it would look great either way. Stu Hi Stu, thank you - yes this material was very nice to work with - I'll have to get more of it but I'll be looking for material like this - sort of oddball coloring (usually this material presents as yellow patches - like that seen in the lower left of the slab I cut it from). It's domed but the curve gets very shallow near the top. Here's the profile you requested:  I probably would do more flats but they're not as easy on a flat lap as one might think - takes a long time for each side and can be very taxing on the motor as you have to apply reasonable pressure to force your way through the hydroplaning effect across a flat area. So for now I stick to curves and rock 'em or rotate 'em. |
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pporky
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since May 2007
Posts: 1,932
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Post by pporky on Jul 17, 2012 4:23:32 GMT -5
I like your entry also Frank, great colors and design Bill
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colliel82
has rocks in the head
Member since November 2007
Posts: 664
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Post by colliel82 on Jul 17, 2012 11:28:46 GMT -5
I really like the cab you entered Frank. The material is beautiful and the shaping is wonderful.
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Post by tntmom on Jul 17, 2012 17:38:33 GMT -5
OH BOY Kurt, Bill and Frank!!!!!!
This contest is HOT this month!!!
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