ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Sept 14, 2016 8:39:20 GMT -5
I am looking to try out some wire wrapping so I'm looking for a small box of slabs that I can cut some shapes out of, tumble and wire wrap. I do not have any cabbing tools. I'm not sure how thick these slabs should be, so I am looking for a little guidance. I would like for all the slabs to be about the same hardness so they can be tumbled together. This doesn't have to be award winning material either.
Or maybe if you have a bunch of random preforms sitting around and want to get rid of a few that would also work.
I hope what I typed above actually makes sense to someone!
Thanks in advance
Dave
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 17, 2016 21:47:07 GMT -5
Have you had any offers, yet? I can probably scare up some preforms.
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Sept 17, 2016 21:52:22 GMT -5
I have not had any replies yet. I was going to post in the slab forum, but wasn't sure if that was breaking any rules.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 17, 2016 22:43:12 GMT -5
I can send some preforms, but I don't know if I have a lot of the same hardness. I don't tumble, so I'd have to wing it. Or, you could do a couple batches.
I'll send you a pm.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Sept 18, 2016 0:14:39 GMT -5
You won't have to worry so much about the variance in hardness, Dave, you won't be putting them in the rotary. Your new Lot O will handle them all at once. I throw everything from obsidian and amethyst to Montana's in there together. The action is aggressive, but gentle, if that makes sense. They won't be crashing into each other. All done together: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/75996/rappers-delight |
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Post by orrum on Sept 18, 2016 3:30:58 GMT -5
Hey jump all over Telas offer!!! She has great stuff!!! Just use the edge of your saw blade to preform any squarish areas because the Loto does not round!
Great of you to offer Tela!
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Post by orrum on Sept 18, 2016 3:32:59 GMT -5
Oh by the wsy ISO stands for in search of. Just a helpful hint.....
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Sept 18, 2016 8:22:07 GMT -5
Thanks rockjunquie, I have sent you a PM.
Thanks Garage Rocker for that info. That sure makes things easier!
And finally, thanks orrum. I thought I specified in my post that I was looking to purchase some slabs, but I left out that word. "Wanting to buy" might have been a better title.
Have a great day!
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Sept 22, 2016 21:18:56 GMT -5
I don't think it really needs to be stated, but I'm going to say it anyways - rockjunquie is a wonderful person! Thank you for the package you sent today. It should keep me busy for a bit. |
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Post by braders on Sept 23, 2016 5:58:03 GMT -5
Yea she is and does wonderful work as well !!
There is many folks on here I have had lovely dealings with.
Hope to see how your wraps turn out !
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 23, 2016 9:59:28 GMT -5
If ya' need anymore,just give me a holler,I have all kinds of slabs laying around.....
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Sept 24, 2016 21:52:56 GMT -5
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