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Post by cobbledstones on Dec 6, 2015 22:29:03 GMT -5
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Post by Pat on Dec 6, 2015 22:48:48 GMT -5
That is sooooo nice!
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 7, 2015 17:20:11 GMT -5
how did you get such nice smooth holes in those? very nice.
KD
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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 7, 2015 17:27:45 GMT -5
I was wondering about the holes too. Nice work!
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micellular
has rocks in the head
Rock fever is curable with more rocks.
Member since September 2015
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Post by micellular on Dec 7, 2015 19:18:52 GMT -5
What a wonderful gift.  |
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Post by toiv0 on Dec 7, 2015 20:31:12 GMT -5
says "I LOVE YOU" for sure
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Post by cobbledstones on Dec 7, 2015 23:56:29 GMT -5
how did you get such nice smooth holes in those? very nice. KD I use 2 methods: drill from both sides using a jig to make sure the holes meet in the center. I also drill oversized blanks and grind down until the holes are clean. |
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jamesp
Cave Dweller 
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Post by jamesp on Dec 8, 2015 16:55:46 GMT -5
This are like cababeads. Fine carvings, got to get the Alabama quartzite to you.
It tumble shapes about 3 times faster than hard agate, so it should be easy to grind.
May go back this weekend and get better shapes for you.
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Post by cobbledstones on Dec 8, 2015 22:09:49 GMT -5
cababeads, I like it. Softer rock is easier to drill too.
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Post by drocknut on Dec 8, 2015 22:16:40 GMT -5
Very cool and romantic.
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