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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 9, 2014 19:14:48 GMT -5
This is groove wrap try #3 and #4. I am really happy with the style and love them without and extra swirls or loops. The triangle one could almost have been a pendant for a male to wear. I cabbed these, cut the grooves and wrapped them all after work last night. Do any of you have any idea how long these slot cutters last? just curious so I can set a price for the wraps. #3   #4   Chuck |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Sept 9, 2014 19:23:51 GMT -5
That is a winner Chuck. I think you found a niche.
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Sept 9, 2014 19:27:43 GMT -5
Well done Chuck...On my cutter I have done roughly 50 cabs so far and it still has a good cutting edge on it...John
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 9, 2014 19:29:20 GMT -5
well 50 is way higher then I expected so I would be thrilled if that were the case.
Chuck
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Sept 9, 2014 19:39:28 GMT -5
Really sweet job, nice and clean on all aspects! I have the Inland groove bits, only because I have all their other crap. I use the groove bits quite a bit and would guesstimate I've done 75+ on the 1.5mm, and happy to say it's still going strong, just takes a tad longer now to achieve depth.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 9, 2014 20:24:21 GMT -5
Awesome- you took to it like a fish in water.  |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 9, 2014 20:33:41 GMT -5
Nice work on the wrap...
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Sept 9, 2014 20:57:08 GMT -5
Really great execution. Super clean, style really lets the cab speak for itself. What thickness of cab/height of girdle did you settle on? Cheers
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 9, 2014 21:36:28 GMT -5
Really great execution. Super clean, style really lets the cab speak for itself. What thickness of cab/height of girdle did you settle on? Cheers Thanks! I am still playing with the girdle size. I tried to move the groove closer to the back of the cab on one today to get a larger dome area but now that one looks frail if that make sense? Chuck |
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Post by Sandy on Sept 10, 2014 6:16:42 GMT -5
Awesome- you took to it like a fish in water. I have to agree with Tela, those are beautiful. |
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Post by snowmom on Sept 10, 2014 15:55:19 GMT -5
got to the finesse stage pretty quick! Nice looking pieces, let the stones shine!
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Post by pghram on Sept 15, 2014 9:32:47 GMT -5
Your wraps are nice & tight. They really compliment the cabs.
Rich
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polishedball
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Post by polishedball on Sept 15, 2014 14:29:51 GMT -5
What brand groove cutter are you using? Is it on a router type table? Thanks
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 15, 2014 15:00:46 GMT -5
What brand groove cutter are you using? Is it on a router type table? Thanks I picked up a used Inland brand "Wizard" table. Works great. Very quiet and no water spray at all. Chuck |
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Post by panamark on Sept 15, 2014 16:35:02 GMT -5
Those are great Chuck. I like the simple, uncluttered look that lets one concentrate on the stone. I noticed you did some previously with a backing loop support. Unnecessary?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 15, 2014 16:46:19 GMT -5
Those are great Chuck. I like the simple, uncluttered look that lets one concentrate on the stone. I noticed you did some previously with a backing loop support. Unnecessary? No support needed. These are very tight wraps. Just messing around since I am new to this. Chuck |
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