iowa slabbers???

lidj
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iowa slabbers??? Oct 9, 2012 19:08:16 GMT -5

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Post by lidj on Oct 9, 2012 19:08:16 GMT -5

hello,
this is my first visit here. my question is: are there any rock hounds around here, (pella, ia.) that i could ask to do some slabbing for me?
the larger of the rocks i have are somewhere around "8x 10". they are some kind of coral, with lots and lots of crystal. i am also an avid agate, fossil and "cool" rock collector.
if anyone knows someone close, please let me know.
thank you so much!!
li dj

deb193redux In Memoriam RIP Daniel Bontempo (1959 - 2022) Member since September 2007 Posts: 6,010	iowa slabbers??? Oct 9, 2012 21:30:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deb193redux on Oct 9, 2012 21:30:50 GMT -5 8x10 requires a 24" blade or larger. those saw are pretty rare.

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iowa slabbers??? Oct 9, 2012 23:05:47 GMT -5

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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Oct 9, 2012 23:05:47 GMT -5

Oct 9, 2012 21:30:50 GMT -5 deb193redux said:

8x10 requires a 24" blade or larger. those saw are pretty rare.

yup yup ... my 18" will only go to 7" tall... good luck..

you could also look for a local rock shop if you can't find anyone here that is local... rock shops sometimes have saws that big if they handle a lot of large material and sell a lot of slabs!!

If all else fails ... a couple shots with the Sledge-O-Matic will probably do the trick!!

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iowa slabbers??? Oct 9, 2012 23:30:37 GMT -5

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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 9, 2012 23:30:37 GMT -5

I'm in Aberdeen, S.D., and have a 16" saw. I could cut some smaller pieces, but that big one won't fit my saw.
A trucker friend brought me a couple pieces of that Iowa coral. Neat stuff. I also collect fossils and Fairburn agates.

Oh, and welcome aboard.

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