carleton
spending too much on rocks
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Post by carleton on Oct 2, 2012 0:34:44 GMT -5
KCC for the month of October 2012!Rules:
Nothing has changed,
Entries are not required to be started in the time frame of the contest, only finished by the deadline. All entries however will still require a photo of the slab, preform and finished cab. So no cabs pulled from the drawer.
Things like intarsias, carvings, jewelry, and composite type cabs can not be entered in an effort to keep the contest somewhat fair by just entering free form style cabs.
Again, please remember to include a pic or two of the original slab, then a pic of the preform, and finally, the finished cab.
We ask that all entries submitted to this contest be unique to the RTH version of the Killer Cab Contest. I will do my best to monitor the other forums for duplicate entries, and any duplicates will be disqualified.
You can enter any shape cab and your choice of mineral.
Feel free to share with us what ever you like about the material, the process or what ever else you would like to share.
Cabs posted here are only for the contest.
We will be sponsoring this months contest again, with... you guessed it, some good quality Labradorite 
Good Luck everyone!
Carleton
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TByrd
fully equipped rock polisher
Have you performed your random act of kindness?
Member since December 2010
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Post by TByrd on Oct 2, 2012 2:32:03 GMT -5
yeah. I am glad to see this continue. Thank you for stepping up to the plate.
Tammy
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 2, 2012 8:29:20 GMT -5
Thank you for doing this Carleton, and thank you to Don for all you've done to keep this going. Looking forward to this month's entries!
Jo
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carleton
spending too much on rocks
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Post by carleton on Oct 7, 2012 0:57:17 GMT -5
Thanks, As it was said, Don's hard work. I hope to keep his work going. It certainly helped me aim a little higher each month. Its the least I can do. Carleton |
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Post by upsided0wnducks on Oct 19, 2012 16:56:49 GMT -5
Where are the cabs guys?!?!? I want pretty things to vote for!!!  Krista |
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Don
Cave Dweller 
He wants you too, Malachi.
Member since December 2009
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Post by Don on Oct 19, 2012 17:02:56 GMT -5
Geez! no entries! people have posted plenty of cabs this month, why not make them contest entries and win something?  |
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 19, 2012 19:27:31 GMT -5
I have my cabber out and am working on one...
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Post by gr on Oct 19, 2012 21:34:01 GMT -5
I'm outta town for a few days. no wheels here
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The Dad_Ohs
fully equipped rock polisher
Take me to your Labradorite!!
Member since September 2012
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Oct 19, 2012 22:25:18 GMT -5
I was hoping to actually try to enter this contest with what would have been my first attempt at a cab but after fixing the "leaking electrical system" I find out the bearings in my trim saw are bad, so, I just ordered them today. So no luck this month.. maybe I'll enter next month.. should have it up & running by then, with new bearings in the trim and new oil for both saws.
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carleton
spending too much on rocks
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Post by carleton on Oct 20, 2012 13:41:14 GMT -5
I have a few slabs I am choosing on as we speak, I should have mine done this weekend I hope.
Carleton
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 20, 2012 19:52:04 GMT -5
Okay, did a cab for this month's contest. I bought this rough at T-Rocks in Quartzsite. It was labelled Fancy Jasper from India. It was too big for me to slab, so I took it to Randy and he ran it through his big saw. It's obvious there's some agate going on inside along with lots of other stuff that reminds me of a terrarium.  Slab  Preform  Cab  More pics taken in different lighting to show shape, shine and more of what's going on inside.      Thanks for looking. Jo |
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carleton
spending too much on rocks
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Post by carleton on Oct 20, 2012 20:20:36 GMT -5
Now that's a nice display of greens! I have to say I am always drawn to those colors. Nice piece! Attractive shape too. If all goes well I may have some similar color for my entry too Carleton |
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Post by gr on Oct 20, 2012 21:54:51 GMT -5
Great cab Jo and I also like the greens and shape
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 21, 2012 8:07:42 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Carleton, I really look forward to seeing your entry.
Come on RTHers, we need more entries!
Jo
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Post by upsided0wnducks on Oct 23, 2012 11:18:32 GMT -5
Great cab Jo, really great shine and shape! You had a gorgeous material to work with too Krista |
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carleton
spending too much on rocks
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Post by carleton on Oct 24, 2012 13:20:36 GMT -5
I "had" mine finished, but then we slabbed some new material over the last few days and I have a new material I would like to try. So, were still in I hope to get a chance to work on it more today. I think Chloey has the same intentions. Carleton |
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Post by rockds on Oct 24, 2012 13:56:41 GMT -5
This is a cool contest. Wish my tools weren't packed up. Hope this is still going on later when I get everything up and going again.
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carleton
spending too much on rocks
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Post by carleton on Oct 24, 2012 21:46:47 GMT -5
I do not plan on stopping it any time soon, We will be here when your up and running Carleton |
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 24, 2012 22:06:09 GMT -5
Come on guys, we need more entries!!
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carleton
spending too much on rocks
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Post by carleton on Oct 25, 2012 1:24:33 GMT -5
Finally finished one up, I would love to share what it is, but I have no idea ;D It worked like a Jasper, seems like it is around the same hardness as well. Rough:  Preform:  Cab:    Thanks for looking, Carleton |
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