Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 6, 2016 12:14:36 GMT -5
I have a board in front of me into which I drilled holes to hold dopped cabochons. The dop sticks I use are cut from 7/16" dowel rod. My board measures 10.25" x 16.25" because it fits into the top of the drawer unit my son made for me. I set out to drill as many holes as I can without wasting too much space and without the cabs banging into each other excessively. Things to consider: I tend to make big-ass cabs but I'm also trying to make smaller ones too. Most of my cabs are elongated - but some are not. First person to guess exactly how many holes my new dop holder board carries wins a humble prize of several rough-shaped cabochon preforms. Good luck  |
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Post by captbob on Aug 6, 2016 12:36:32 GMT -5
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Aug 6, 2016 12:52:42 GMT -5
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Post by Jugglerguy on Aug 6, 2016 13:15:16 GMT -5
You're just trying to free up some holes, aren't you?
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El JeffA
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Post by El JeffA on Aug 6, 2016 13:37:45 GMT -5
126. I'd love some of your material Tommy. Beautiful stuff!
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Post by Tommy on Aug 6, 2016 14:13:18 GMT -5
You're just trying to free up some holes, aren't you? 225 Haha the prize is "rough-shaped preforms" meaning they are just a shaped slabbette that is ready for doming. Unfortunately this wont help me free up any holes ... there is only one way to do that and I'm feeling very lazy lately |
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Post by meviva on Aug 6, 2016 15:05:58 GMT -5
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 6, 2016 15:57:43 GMT -5
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Post by orrum on Aug 6, 2016 15:58:26 GMT -5
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Post by orrum on Aug 6, 2016 16:03:41 GMT -5
Hey its n ur old thread 9x14=126
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 6, 2016 16:08:21 GMT -5
Hey its n ur old thread 9x14=126 nice job Bill! I changed it... I'm on my third hole pattern now and finally got it juuuuust right haha. |
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El JeffA
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Post by El JeffA on Aug 6, 2016 16:19:38 GMT -5
How about 90? And BTW, that is a lot of cabs! Do you use superglue with the wooden dowels?
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 6, 2016 16:56:22 GMT -5
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 6, 2016 17:19:35 GMT -5
How about 90? And BTW, that is a lot of cabs! Do you use superglue with the wooden dowels? JB Weld. |
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Post by manofglass on Aug 6, 2016 17:57:35 GMT -5
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 6, 2016 18:22:45 GMT -5
59. Jean
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Post by vegasjames on Aug 6, 2016 19:21:37 GMT -5
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 6, 2016 19:35:43 GMT -5
What diameter was your drill bit? 15/32" |
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Post by jessiegumdrop on Aug 6, 2016 20:22:19 GMT -5
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Post by Tommy on Aug 6, 2016 20:25:59 GMT -5
BINGO ! what type of wood is it? I suppose that plays a roll  Now you're pushing your luck! j/k - the first one my son made was birch, the first one I made was poplar, and now this one is pine. |
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