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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 11, 2015 8:05:08 GMT -5
I got these done last night and when I was finished I realized my wire wrap storage rack is completely full and a quick count told me I have about 120 wraps stockpiled. This set will be my last groove wraps until I move a few. Hopefully lots of people shop Etsy for Christmas. Quick cell phone picture. If anyone wants to see closeups speak up and I'll take the time to post the DSLR pics.  Chuck |
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Post by orrum on Nov 11, 2015 8:49:20 GMT -5
I wanna see the bottom left one please, it's interesting! What I'd it Chuck? They are really nice, I aspire to make shiny cabs without flats one day, ya gotta have goals!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 11, 2015 9:04:11 GMT -5
I wanna see the bottom left one please, it's interesting! What I'd it Chuck? They are really nice, I aspire to make shiny cabs without flats one day, ya gotta have goals! The dino bone cabs were done 100 percent on wheels but all the rest were cabbed to 280 nova wheel then vibe tumbled. The bottom left one is my best cab from the material we collected in Ohio at flint ridge.   Chuck |
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Post by captbob on Nov 11, 2015 9:08:08 GMT -5
Nice batch! I always look and admire, but don't always comment.
Like 'em all, what is the red one?
You had to know this was coming... I'd like to see the dryhead / teepee / ? on the right end.
AND..... I want to see that cab rack you made all filled up like ornaments on a tree!
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Post by captbob on Nov 11, 2015 9:10:31 GMT -5
I NEVER would have guessed Ohio flint! It's quite stunning.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 11, 2015 9:18:43 GMT -5
Nice batch! I always look and admire, but don't always comment. Like 'em all, what is the red one? You had to know this was coming... I'd like to see the dryhead / teepee / ? on the right end. AND..... I want to see that cab rack you made all filled up like ornaments on a tree! Thanks captbobI'll try to get a good photo of the cab rack tonight. I think it holds about 90 wraps and its full. No idea what the red rock is but here's the dryhead. My first odd shaped groove wrap.   Chuck |
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Post by captbob on Nov 11, 2015 9:25:51 GMT -5
Thank you. Is it harder to get the wire to lay in the groove if the stone is not round?
Is the wire kinda pinched in the groove to hold it in place, or is it tight enough from the bail pulling it together?
That drusy looks like it's got a coating on it. That went through your tumbler too?
Sorry, probably too early for questions!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 11, 2015 9:31:25 GMT -5
Thank you. Is it harder to get the wire to lay in the groove if the stone is not round? Is the wire kinda pinched in the groove to hold it in place, or is it tight enough from the bail pulling it together? That drusy looks like it's got a coating on it. That went through your tumbler too? Sorry, probably too early for questions! I press my wire into the groove as I go around with piece of wood and then I leave a gap at the bail and pull it all together really tight. The dryhead was tumbled with the others. no artificial additives. Chuck |
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Post by captbob on Nov 11, 2015 9:49:38 GMT -5
I guess I'm asking if the wire would stay in the groove without the bail bringing it together.
Just wondering how tight that groove is.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 11, 2015 10:01:14 GMT -5
I guess I'm asking if the wire would stay in the groove without the bail bringing it together. Just wondering how tight that groove is. The groove bit is perfectly sized for the wire but it is not a tight fit. I always squeeze at the bail. Very important on circle cabs because that final squeeze clamps the wire around the rock so the whole wrap don't slide around the circle.  This might be the best fit I have had and I really like the photo  Chuck |
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Post by captbob on Nov 11, 2015 10:39:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the explanation and examples Chuck. I don't cab, but when I finally get around to it I could see doing some of these groove wraps as I would never have the patience or find the time to do all that fancy wire wrapping I see here.
Been intrigued by your groove wraps from the get go. They look like even I could figure out how to do them and they present the stone beautifully.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 11, 2015 11:06:59 GMT -5
Great selection of materials and some sweet wraps!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 11, 2015 13:22:57 GMT -5
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Post by mohs on Nov 11, 2015 19:32:49 GMT -5
well that damn impressive Chuck
now if we can start a fad
an ad campaign to get folks to wear rock
you'll be quitting your day job
and I'll want to come and work for ya
or at least learn how to cut & shine a rock
goals for me
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 11, 2015 19:48:44 GMT -5
well that damn impressive Chuck now if we can start a fad an ad campaign to get folks to wear rock you'll be quitting your day job and I'll want to come and work for ya or at least learn how to cut & shine a rock goals for me Amen brother. Well said. Chuck |
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