Finally did some cutting....

Fossilman
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Finally did some cutting.... Jul 2, 2016 13:42:12 GMT -5 captbob, rockpickerforever, and 4 more like this

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Post by Fossilman on Jul 2, 2016 13:42:12 GMT -5

Sorry haven't been on the forum for awhile-spring gardening and other things get in the way of my rock cutting...
Did a few rocks,fossils and some "Fordite" the other day.....

Believe it or not,I have never ever made a cab (rock),so I have the machinery to do so, so gave it a try, getting better at it and it's free hand... (the only way I will ever cab)...
A bit more practice and I should have it...Thanks goes to my tutors...James "The Hammer",Roy and Jean for pushing me toward it... Two thumbs up to you all...

Cut up some green moss agate rough,from eastern Oregon....

I have lots of thundereggs,with the caps missing,so I just slab them up-most make it to the tumbler-some will get cabbed...

Also have a bucket full of busted ammonites...I am slicing them in two and will be made into cabs...
Years ago,I was picking up the busted fossils and sticking them away in buckets-everyone was asking,"What the heck are you going to do with those broken things"??!!
Well years later,it's paying off!! LOL
The only time I have sold any, was to Ralph and Mary (a few years ago).. Ralph nailed it with the cabs he made with them....

The back side of the fossils,after cut (interior)....

Messing with Forite,Detroit Agate,or as it is,over spray paint from railings...LOL (Where ever it came from)...

Still some work to do on these,just the rough stage now...Thanks for looking!!

Last Edit: Jul 2, 2016 13:43:30 GMT -5 by Fossilman

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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 2, 2016 13:45:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Jul 2, 2016 13:45:52 GMT -5 James "The Hammer" is wrapping (Fordite) a few for me,going to see how they turn out......Most of these were the burly,bumpy,ugly ones in the bunch... People are liking them..
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adam freely admits to licking rocks Back in the hobby. Member since December 2014 Posts: 902	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 2, 2016 13:54:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adam on Jul 2, 2016 13:54:27 GMT -5 Spectacular fordite, Fossilman, you're the best.
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orrum gets rocks for Christmas Member since January 2013 Posts: 7,208	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 2, 2016 15:52:58 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orrum on Jul 2, 2016 15:52:58 GMT -5 Those r great but the third Fordite with the yellow is my fav!
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victor1941 driving up their electric bill Member since November 2011 Posts: 2,188	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 2, 2016 16:05:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by victor1941 on Jul 2, 2016 16:05:17 GMT -5 Really like the #5 Fordite.

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Finally did some cutting.... Jul 2, 2016 21:29:47 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this

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Post by captbob on Jul 2, 2016 21:29:47 GMT -5

Hey Mike, great post! Like you, I have never made a cab although I have all the machines needed and then some. I really like your freehand work. Maybe I'll have to try it someday...

Sorry, but as cool as your Fordite cabs are, I think those ammonites are the show winner here. Very interesting !!

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Garage Rocker has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2016 Posts: 3,821	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 2, 2016 23:49:14 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garage Rocker on Jul 2, 2016 23:49:14 GMT -5 Sweet! Keep at it, looks like you're on the right track. The interior of those fossils are interesting.
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NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 3, 2016 1:05:34 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Jul 3, 2016 1:05:34 GMT -5 Thumbs up Mike! Looks like you got 'er all figured out!
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socalagatehound has rocks in the head Rocks in the head Member since July 2013 Posts: 681	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 3, 2016 15:15:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by socalagatehound on Jul 3, 2016 15:15:23 GMT -5 Great Cuts!!! All are super sweet!!! Craig
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fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 3, 2016 20:03:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Jul 3, 2016 20:03:29 GMT -5 Those look great.
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,018	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 4, 2016 13:36:43 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jul 4, 2016 13:36:43 GMT -5 Hey! Great cabs! That's new from you. I like the ammonites best, too.

rockpickerforever In Memoriam RIP Jean Bradley, you are forever loved Member since July 2011 Posts: 12,069	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 7, 2016 16:37:27 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 7, 2016 16:37:27 GMT -5 Nice work, Mike! I knew you had it in you. Just needed a little shove... The Fordite is cool, but the fossils steal the show! Two Thumbs Up, lol.
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Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,835	Finally did some cutting.... Jul 7, 2016 16:44:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Jul 7, 2016 16:44:36 GMT -5 Yes, indeed! Don't tumble those beauties, cab them!
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