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Post by Jugglerguy on Apr 20, 2015 20:35:12 GMT -5
Just be for St. Patty's day, snowmom made a post entitled Showing of the green for St. Patrick's Day. I didn't post anything because I figured everyone had seen enough of my unakite and epidosite. I did get a good idea for something to make from my green rocks though. They got done today: While I was at it, I decided to make something for my Bible study group. I am part of the kitchen crew for a teen Bible study, so I made these for the others in the kitchen: They liked 'em. Drummond Island Rocks, when you made your crosses, were you able to get the inside corners polished in your tumbler? Maybe jamesp has an alternative media that will get in the tight spots.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Apr 20, 2015 20:39:01 GMT -5
cool project. those clovers are the bomb. I dont remember any issues getting into the corners but I used almost all small ceramics and some of my smalls are getting very small from use so they really get into the tight spots.
Chuck
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Post by orrum on Apr 20, 2015 20:46:50 GMT -5
Great clovers n crosses. What is the size and thickness of the crosses?
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Post by Jugglerguy on Apr 20, 2015 20:56:44 GMT -5
Orrum, they're 1 5/8 x 1 1/16 x 1/4.
Chuck, I have some pretty small ceramics, too, but I lose the smallest stuff through the colander when I do clean outs. Maybe I need colanders with smaller holes.
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Post by jamesp on Apr 20, 2015 21:14:04 GMT -5
cool project. those clovers are the bomb. I dont remember any issues getting into the corners but I used almost all small ceramics and some of my smalls are getting very small from use so they really get into the tight spots. Chuck I agree w/Chuck smalls and small ceramics sure should help. Great stuff Rob.
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 20, 2015 22:29:53 GMT -5
Now that's great stuff-green is always awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NICE!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by snowmom on Apr 21, 2015 4:15:27 GMT -5
love them!
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Post by orrum on Apr 21, 2015 7:11:28 GMT -5
Rob do you mean the arms are 11/16?
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Post by orrum on Apr 21, 2015 7:12:23 GMT -5
Rob do you mean the arms are 11/16? How long is the top of the cross above the cross too?
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Post by tkvancil on Apr 21, 2015 9:52:58 GMT -5
Really nice. What did you use to shape the shamrocks?
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Post by Jugglerguy on Apr 21, 2015 12:57:05 GMT -5
Orrum, the total height is 1-5/8 inches (one and five eighths). The total width is 1-1/16 inches. It's 1/4 inch thick. I'm not at home right now, but I can take more measurements if you'd like. Ken, I use my trim saw to shape them. I cut as close as I can, then use the side of the blade as a grinder. I try to finish each edge by dragging the blade backwards along it. I do the same thing to make Michigan shapes from Petoskey stones. Since Petoskey stones are so soft, the work fast and it's probably not as hard on the blade. These are harder, but still go pretty quickly. Kona dolomite:
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Post by timloco on Apr 21, 2015 19:47:00 GMT -5
Wow those are really intricate shapes, especially that dolomite. Nice!
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Post by orrum on Apr 21, 2015 19:56:23 GMT -5
Rob those are exactly the measurements I wanted. Those crosses have a very nice balanced look!
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Post by tkvancil on Apr 22, 2015 9:54:23 GMT -5
To do those shapes on a saw is impressive to me. You have a good touch Rob. Tried one time to do something similar on my tile saw, failed. Good to know that with some practice it could be possible.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Apr 22, 2015 10:50:17 GMT -5
I was successful the first time, and that was with the lower peninsula of Michigan. Petoskey stone is soft, so it was easy. The trick is to back drag it on the blade. I don't cut close while pushing into the blade, only when pulling it away from the blade.
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Post by azgnoinc on Apr 22, 2015 13:40:52 GMT -5
Great job on those clovers Rob!!
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Post by gingerkid on Apr 22, 2015 22:20:47 GMT -5
Love your snowmom - inspired clovers, Jugglerguy, and your crosses that you gave as gifts. I also like your maple leaf. Will you tumble the leaf?
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Post by Jugglerguy on Apr 23, 2015 10:34:37 GMT -5
I haven't figured out how to tumble Kona dolomite yet. I tried about four times to tumble it and even had Connrock advising me. We were never successful. During the 500 stage it always went bad. It's about the same hardness as Petoskey stone, which I've never heard of anyone successfully tumbling.
I did dome some maple leaves on my flat lap though, and I thought they looked good. My wife prefers them done like the one pictured above though.
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Post by iant on Apr 23, 2015 10:42:10 GMT -5
Awesome stuff! Great intricate shapes and superb finish on lovely material!
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Post by megalotis on Apr 23, 2015 17:22:06 GMT -5
I love those! Your skill level is well displayed! And it's top-notch, for sure!
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