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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 3, 2016 14:26:23 GMT -5
My kid urged me to work on some Fordite with him this weekend so I did some of that and got a couple others off my workbench while I was at it. This one sold in a matter of hours on Etsy  I liked this one best  I let my kid wrap this one with a little help. I might clean up the bail binding but honestly in person it is not too bad.  30mm round Dallasite (hounded by bcrockhound)  Kona Dolomite  Petoskey Stone  This was another small lace agate stone I let my kid practice on. It has a very small chip out at the very top. Not noticeable except in photos. I cant list it on etsy that way but if anyone wants it I'll take $10 including shipping. I'll give him the $10 and I'll pay the shipping    Thanks for looking and Happy New Year! Chuck |
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KathyG
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Post by KathyG on Jan 3, 2016 15:26:59 GMT -5
I think he did a great job! They are all nice. My favorite stone is the Kona Dolomite.
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Post by bcrockhound on Jan 3, 2016 15:58:46 GMT -5
Great stuff! No surprise those magnificent Fordite pieces sell quick.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 3, 2016 16:05:11 GMT -5
Wonderful!! I love that quick seller! Not surprised it went so quick. Your son did a great job!!!! If you haven't sold the pendant, I'll take it! I'm totally happy to encourage him.  |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 3, 2016 16:44:47 GMT -5
Wonderful!! I love that quick seller! Not surprised it went so quick. Your son did a great job!!!! If you haven't sold the pendant, I'll take it! I'm totally happy to encourage him. It's yours. When I told him you bought it his reply was REALLY? yes my kids know your work so he was a bit surprised by that one. That cab has been a demon. I got it as a poorly shaped thick oval cab in an estate purchase so I used a template to find the next size down in an oval to fix it. Got it all done and grooved then fumbled it in my hand while polishing the back and nicked the front with the edge of the 220 hard wheel. Back to the dop pot and completely cabbed again then that tiny piece chipped during wrapping. I'll make sure to package it in plenty of bubble wrap. Thanks Chuck |
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 3, 2016 17:20:48 GMT -5
That first Fortite reminded me of the 70's..................NICE!!! The others are very nice too.............
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 3, 2016 17:47:29 GMT -5
Wonderful!! I love that quick seller! Not surprised it went so quick. Your son did a great job!!!! If you haven't sold the pendant, I'll take it! I'm totally happy to encourage him. It's yours. When I told him you bought it his reply was REALLY? yes my kids know your work so he was a bit surprised by that one. That cab has been a demon. I got it as a poorly shaped thick oval cab in an estate purchase so I used a template to find the next size down in an oval to fix it. Got it all done and grooved then fumbled it in my hand while polishing the back and nicked the front with the edge of the 220 hard wheel. Back to the dop pot and completely cabbed again then that tiny piece chipped during wrapping. I'll make sure to package it in plenty of bubble wrap. Thanks Chuck So, this little cab tried to kick your butt! Good to see you won. I can barely see the chip. Keep your son at it and he'll soon rival Dad. Then y'all could have a father son shop. My grown son is into lapidary now, but my grown daughters are too busy to learn wrapping. It's nice to have a student. I wasn't worried about it, you always pack well. |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 3, 2016 19:51:20 GMT -5
rockjunquie - we had discussed in the past the the technique for getting bullseye pattern vs getting random pattern wit the fordite. If you look at the first one in this post that one is completely flat topped with no dome. If you look at the third one (the small oval) that one is fully domed revealing the bullseye. I tried something new and really liked it with the middle one (teardrop). I partially domed it then left a large portion in the center practically flat. I like the look with the banding framing a crazy center. I am looking forward to trying to get that to work again. PS - I also tried square wire for the bail binding on that first one and did not like it at all. Wont be doing that again. I think I would like the look if I could get it right but it was a pain in the butt. Chuck
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 3, 2016 20:02:07 GMT -5
fossilman the first one definitely reminds me of what I don't remember about the 70's, my favorite of the fordites. Really like the dolomite too, I have a slab somewhere...
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Post by victor1941 on Jan 3, 2016 22:40:56 GMT -5
Your cabs and ties are exceptional. I really enjoy seeing you work.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 4, 2016 12:05:47 GMT -5
rockjunquie - we had discussed in the past the the technique for getting bullseye pattern vs getting random pattern wit the fordite. If you look at the first one in this post that one is completely flat topped with no dome. If you look at the third one (the small oval) that one is fully domed revealing the bullseye. I tried something new and really liked it with the middle one (teardrop). I partially domed it then left a large portion in the center practically flat. I like the look with the banding framing a crazy center. I am looking forward to trying to get that to work again. PS - I also tried square wire for the bail binding on that first one and did not like it at all. Wont be doing that again. I think I would like the look if I could get it right but it was a pain in the butt. Chuck I'm taking notes on what you are saying about the fordite. I can't cab in the winter, but when I get back at it, I'll refer to your notes. Square wire works best for binding when you use flat nose pliers. I really can't explain it, but they help to keep the wire moving straight and not off square. |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 5, 2016 8:14:25 GMT -5
rockjunquie - we had discussed in the past the the technique for getting bullseye pattern vs getting random pattern wit the fordite. If you look at the first one in this post that one is completely flat topped with no dome. If you look at the third one (the small oval) that one is fully domed revealing the bullseye. I tried something new and really liked it with the middle one (teardrop). I partially domed it then left a large portion in the center practically flat. I like the look with the banding framing a crazy center. I am looking forward to trying to get that to work again. PS - I also tried square wire for the bail binding on that first one and did not like it at all. Wont be doing that again. I think I would like the look if I could get it right but it was a pain in the butt. Chuck I'm taking notes on what you are saying about the fordite. I can't cab in the winter, but when I get back at it, I'll refer to your notes. Square wire works best for binding when you use flat nose pliers. I really can't explain it, but they help to keep the wire moving straight and not off square. I did use flat nose pliers after failing horribly trying to just twist by hand. You are correct about trying to keep a square look. Very difficult. I only had 20 gauge square wire. Maybe 22 would have been a better choice. adrian65 makes it look easy but now I know better,lol I always thought you cabbed inside? Not sure why but I thought I remember you cabbing on the kitchen counter? Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 5, 2016 9:23:51 GMT -5
I always thought you cabbed inside? Not sure why but I thought I remember you cabbing on the kitchen counter? You are mostly right, I cab at the kitchen table. We rarely keep this old place warm enough for my dop wax to be happy. Besides, my preference is to have the windows open and fan on when I cab. If only my big a** shed had some heat.... I used to have my glass bench set up up there for almost 3 season work, but it is far too cold now and the shed is stuffed to the brim. It was 80 a week ago. Last night it snowed. |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 5, 2016 9:30:48 GMT -5
I always thought you cabbed inside? Not sure why but I thought I remember you cabbing on the kitchen counter? You are mostly right, I cab at the kitchen table. We rarely keep this old place warm enough for my dop wax to be happy. Besides, my preference is to have the windows open and fan on when I cab. If only my big a** shed had some heat.... I used to have my glass bench set up up there for almost 3 season work, but it is far too cold now and the shed is stuffed to the brim. It was 80 a week ago. Last night it snowed. I cab in the basement and in the winter if the water is left in my gravity feed bucket it gets cold and can loosen the dops hold so I always start with nice new hot water each session. Warm water sure feels better when cabbing in a chilly basement anyway. Is the open window and fan a ventilation preference? Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 5, 2016 9:39:03 GMT -5
I cab in the basement and in the winter if the water is left in my gravity feed bucket it gets cold and can loosen the dops hold so I always start with nice new hot water each session. Warm water sure feels better when cabbing in a chilly basement anyway. Is the open window and fan a ventilation preference? Chuck Yes, I like the ventilation. I have no problem believing that I sometimes unknowingly take risks, but I refuse to force my choice on others. I would be miserable if I made someone sick. I prefer the windows be open and I do it when I am mostly alone. (Usually my grown son is around, but he doesn't mind as he cabs now himself.) |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 5, 2016 9:50:27 GMT -5
I cab in the basement and in the winter if the water is left in my gravity feed bucket it gets cold and can loosen the dops hold so I always start with nice new hot water each session. Warm water sure feels better when cabbing in a chilly basement anyway. Is the open window and fan a ventilation preference? Chuck Yes, I like the ventilation. I have no problem believing that I sometimes unknowingly take risks, but I refuse to force my choice on others. I would be miserable if I made someone sick. I prefer the windows be open and I do it when I am mostly alone. (Usually my grown son is around, but he doesn't mind as he cabs now himself.) Very good points Tela. I suppose a great new years resolution for me would be to wear a mask more often than I do. I have a dual cartridge charcoal respirator that I wear with the "known" bad stuff but really should at least wear a flimsy paper/felt mask all of the time. I use a pretty high volume of drip feed water and the genie sits in a corner with drywall walls on two sides. I have never noticed any sort of dust on those walls after years of cabbing so that makes me think not too much is getting air born. Certainly better to air on the safe side. I think I'll start hanging a paper mask right on the genie and see if that helps me remember. My kids already tease me about looking like a serial killer since I were a full black leather butcher style apron when cabbing. The mask should add to the look. Now I'll just have to cab some jaspelite to finish it off with a nice red mist. They watch too much of the show criminal minds, lol Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 5, 2016 9:56:08 GMT -5
Very good points Tela. I suppose a great new years resolution for me would be to wear a mask more often than I do. I have a dual cartridge charcoal respirator that I wear with the "known" bad stuff but really should at least wear a flimsy paper/felt mask all of the time. I use a pretty high volume of drip feed water and the genie sits in a corner with drywall walls on two sides. I have never noticed any sort of dust on those walls after years of cabbing so that makes me think not too much is getting air born. Certainly better to air on the safe side. I think I'll start hanging a paper mask right on the genie and see if that helps me remember. Chuck I have both masks. I use the respirator for anything copper related or iffy. Then there are the ones that I am flat out scared of and won't do- like bumble bee jasper and myckorite / cinnabar / mercury (?). I'm on the fence about Tiffanystone, which, if I understand right, can be quite toxic. I haven't noticed a big dust problem, either, but I still worry since I'm in the house. |
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