hogan
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Post by hogan on Aug 21, 2016 21:03:56 GMT -5
I've had some pretty good hounding this week. Check out this laker.  And here are some from this morning.  |
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dottyt
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Post by dottyt on Aug 21, 2016 21:05:50 GMT -5
That's a definite Wow!
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Post by vegasjames on Aug 21, 2016 21:21:42 GMT -5
Great finds!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 21:28:54 GMT -5
Wow
'nuf said.
Wow
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 21, 2016 22:38:21 GMT -5
That first one is a real beauty. Nice finds!
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hogan
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Post by hogan on Aug 21, 2016 22:47:02 GMT -5
The first photo, I am trying to decide, to tumble or not tumble.
The second photo with the four lakers and the large jasper, I think I am going to tumble.
On the second photo I am thinking it is jasper but not certain. It is very waxy looking and there are chips in feathery patterns.
Would appreciate any input. (on the far left)
It is funny, the Laker in the first photo I found while out hunting with other hounds. When I found it, it was covered with dust and mud, but I still knew it was special, so I quickly shoved it in my pocket to contain my excitement. We all met at a friends house afterwards for a bar b que and show off our finds.
I went to the wash bucket to verify what I had found and about P'd myself, but did not.
One of the club members offered me $200 for it. Sorry not for sale.
Now, do I tumble or not? Guess I am going to have sleep on that one.
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Post by captbob on Aug 21, 2016 23:47:48 GMT -5
I've had some pretty good hounding this week. I say! That first laker is a beauty! |
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Post by orrum on Aug 22, 2016 8:13:44 GMT -5
Waaaah hooo!
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Aug 27, 2016 21:33:24 GMT -5
Um.......OMG! Especially that first one.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 28, 2016 8:51:57 GMT -5
SCORE!!!!! Nice finds for sure!!!
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Post by jakesrocks on Aug 28, 2016 9:52:44 GMT -5
That first one is a great find for sure.
To a true collector of laker agates, the real value is in as found condition. Value will be lost by tumbling, or in any way polishing it. Instead of tumbling try soaking it for a day in something like Super Iron Out, followed by at least a day of soaking in plain water. Change the water several times. After you've let the agate dry completely, heat it in an oven to about 130 degrees & put it in a bowl of mineral oil to soak. Let as much oil as possible drain off of your agate & buff it with a soft cloth. You'll find that the colors have been much enhanced without removing any of the agate with sanding or tumbling.
I'm a collector of Fairburn agates, and this is how I clean & treat mine.
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Post by stephan on Aug 29, 2016 1:46:18 GMT -5
I would not tumble that beauty.
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hogan
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Post by hogan on Aug 29, 2016 13:02:26 GMT -5
bummer, I just started the tumbler yesterday
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 30, 2016 20:29:45 GMT -5
Very nice I am from Colorado and I would love to rockhound up your way haven't made it past South Dakota? One day! Great finds by the way? Keep us posted?
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