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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 2, 2013 18:52:26 GMT -5
The cold weather is finally giving up the ghost. Yesterday it was a sweltering 70 degrees. I took full advantage and siced and diced some slabs. YAY!!! I have waited months to get into these slabs. Still only managed half though. The first 2 pics- I had fun marking out dozens of slabs. Needed lots of caffeine- coffee AND Coke LOL! ;D A little more than half of what I got cut. I had some help from my son, though. Awesome chrysocolla form Gerard. This cab was, hands down, the most difficult to cab to date. The light half was hard jasper, the red half was silicated mud- probably softer than Indian Paint. Really, really tough to cab. I finished the red off with zam. It was still cutting on the last wheel. Zing Yang turritella I gave up getting a decent pic of this. Trust me, it's from Carleton and it's awesome. This mookaite gave me so much trouble. It was a beast to polish! Nice pattern and colors, though. Interesting noreena. It took a fabulous polish. Big simple picture jasper super shiny tiger iron Thanks for looking at all this. I'm happy as clam and was itchin to share!
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Don
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He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Apr 2, 2013 18:56:51 GMT -5
Wow! Nice job. mookite is my fav of this batch
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Apr 2, 2013 19:01:32 GMT -5
Thats a good start.....The turitella is sweet.....John
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Apr 2, 2013 19:04:43 GMT -5
those are real nice cabs. I really like the one you had all the trouble with. The black line that divides the jasper from the softer material is way cool.
Chuck
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Post by Pat on Apr 2, 2013 19:08:44 GMT -5
WOW! I wonder how the Noreena got that swirl. All are a feast for the eyes. Thanks for showing.
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Post by talkingstones on Apr 2, 2013 19:38:36 GMT -5
YAY!!! You had fun! Gorgeous pieces and looks like you're going to be busy for a while!!!
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Post by tntmom on Apr 2, 2013 19:55:34 GMT -5
WOW!!!!! You left me speechless which is pretty rare as I talk A LOT!
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Apr 2, 2013 19:59:57 GMT -5
you been busy! lots of very nice preforms and super cabs
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 2, 2013 20:03:39 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs, especially the first two and the Mook. Awesome stuff!!
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Apr 2, 2013 20:14:31 GMT -5
Very nice! I can't wait to see how that bruneau in the second picture turns out :-)
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barclay
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Post by barclay on Apr 2, 2013 20:30:31 GMT -5
Those preforms will keep you busy for a while. You do great work. I have a piece of green Imperial that has the same kind of pattern as cab #2 and I had not given any thought that one half could be softer. Thanks for the warning. I learn so much reading other peoples adventures.
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Post by orrum on Apr 2, 2013 20:40:44 GMT -5
Awesome work, so MANY preforms!!!!
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Apr 2, 2013 21:41:42 GMT -5
Great job on all, I like the Noreena the most, it is rare to find any with the orb in it.
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Post by deb193redux on Apr 2, 2013 22:29:23 GMT -5
I go with the tigeriron this time
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Post by susand24224 on Apr 2, 2013 22:43:15 GMT -5
I don't have a favorite--it keeps changing. What a great way to spend your day, creating little works of art.
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
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Post by zarguy on Apr 3, 2013 1:46:06 GMT -5
It's inspiring to see all your preforms & finished cabs. Now I need to get cabbing too. Thanks for the guilt trip! Lynn
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Post by christopherl1234 on Apr 3, 2013 2:25:20 GMT -5
Keep them coming!!
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Apr 3, 2013 3:03:40 GMT -5
Wowza!! Love the top chyrs, and that one from Carelton is GORGEOUS!! Amazing set of cabs, Tela~ can't wait to see them wrapped!
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Tom
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My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know.
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Post by Tom on Apr 3, 2013 8:28:31 GMT -5
Nice group, I have a soft spot for Turritella:)
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vwfence
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Post by vwfence on Apr 3, 2013 13:22:44 GMT -5
Super cabs Where did you get the templates in the 1rst picture ?
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