My first attempt

meviva
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My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 3:00:10 GMT -5

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Post by meviva on Aug 25, 2013 3:00:10 GMT -5

Ok don't laugh. This is my first try at wire wrapping. The stone is peitersite. The wire is 22 gauge square and 21 gauge half round copper. I had a hard time getting the bends even. I bought some new tools so hopefully next time will be better.

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kk has started giving rock gifts What a precious privilege it is to be alive- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Member since October 2011 Posts: 3,223	My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 3:41:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kk on Aug 25, 2013 3:41:01 GMT -5 Nice cab and excellent first try on the wrap.
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frane
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My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 7:45:53 GMT -5

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Post by frane on Aug 25, 2013 7:45:53 GMT -5

Dang! for a first try, that is really good! I will sometimes use a chop stick to push through the top loop and bend the loop evenly. Helps me or mine are always uneven. any evenly rounded, smaller than a pen item will work.
Keep up the great work!

Fran

Rockhobbit fully equipped rock polisher God is GREAT! Member since April 2011 Posts: 1,655	My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 10:26:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rockhobbit on Aug 25, 2013 10:26:22 GMT -5 For a first wrap, you are a natural! Great job! The bail wires take practice. I use my finger to bend them. Sheri
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vegasjames no longer being taken for granite Member since June 2013 Posts: 9,588	My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 18:56:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Aug 25, 2013 18:56:22 GMT -5 You did a real nice job on the wrap. Tight, even coils and a beautiful stone.

jamesp Cave Dweller Member since October 2012 Posts: 36,612	My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 19:01:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamesp on Aug 25, 2013 19:01:06 GMT -5 Looks like a natural to me.

riverrock fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2010 Posts: 1,395	My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 19:51:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by riverrock on Aug 25, 2013 19:51:36 GMT -5 Wow. That is one nice looking cab and wrap.
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meviva Cave Dweller Member since July 2013 Posts: 1,474	My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 23:31:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meviva on Aug 25, 2013 23:31:12 GMT -5 Thanks everyone for the nice comments and tips. I'm going to keep working on it.
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Tom fully equipped rock polisher My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know. Member since January 2013 Posts: 1,557	My first attempt Aug 25, 2013 23:34:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tom on Aug 25, 2013 23:34:29 GMT -5 That is a great wrap on a great stone

pghram has started giving rock gifts Member since May 2009 Posts: 3,897	My first attempt Aug 26, 2013 14:25:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pghram on Aug 26, 2013 14:25:36 GMT -5 The copper compliments the stone nicely. Rich

barclay has rocks in the head Lowly Padawan of rocks Member since November 2011 Posts: 510	My first attempt Aug 27, 2013 21:02:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by barclay on Aug 27, 2013 21:02:58 GMT -5 Check out Bikerrandy's wrapping tutorial. He goes over how to get the bends even.
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kap driving up their electric bill I know the voices in my head are not real but man do they come up with some great ideas! Member since June 2007 Posts: 2,224	My first attempt Aug 27, 2013 21:21:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kap on Aug 27, 2013 21:21:21 GMT -5 Very Nice! The copper looks great with the stone! Frane I use a golf tee!
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,018	My first attempt Aug 28, 2013 10:21:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Aug 28, 2013 10:21:56 GMT -5 Who would laugh? I think it looks great!!!

RocksForBrains off to a rocking start Member since October 2013 Posts: 23	My first attempt Oct 30, 2013 21:50:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RocksForBrains on Oct 30, 2013 21:50:08 GMT -5 Great job. Love the stone, reminds me of an old painting of a sea storm.

drocknut no longer being taken for granite I'd rather be rockhounding Member since December 2008 Posts: 8,191	My first attempt Nov 4, 2013 19:44:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drocknut on Nov 4, 2013 19:44:00 GMT -5 No laughing here, that looks great. Keep at it and you will get better and better. I use a small dowel rod to try to get the bail wires even.
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drocknut no longer being taken for granite I'd rather be rockhounding Member since December 2008 Posts: 8,191	My first attempt Nov 4, 2013 19:44:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drocknut on Nov 4, 2013 19:44:39 GMT -5 No laughing here, that looks great. Keep at it and you will get better and better. I use a small dowel rod to try to get the bail wires even.
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wireholic has rocks in the head Member since September 2013 Posts: 519	My first attempt Nov 5, 2013 12:19:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wireholic on Nov 5, 2013 12:19:21 GMT -5 Good job! Lightly sand the edges of your pliers with an emery board to reduce the marks on the wire
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meviva Cave Dweller Member since July 2013 Posts: 1,474	My first attempt Nov 6, 2013 21:23:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meviva on Nov 6, 2013 21:23:03 GMT -5 Thanks everyone. I haven't had a chance to do anymore but I have a lot of cabs I want to wrap. Now I want to figure out how to make my own cabs. Thanks for the tip wireholic, I will do that.
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