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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 9, 2016 11:50:09 GMT -5
I had no intention of cabbing or wrapping anything last night. I had opened up a box of pudding stone slabs for another project and could not help myself.   Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by wigglinrocks on Dec 9, 2016 12:28:37 GMT -5
Pretty awesome Chuck , as usual . |
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Post by orrum on Dec 9, 2016 12:53:24 GMT -5
Hey Chuck I still aspire to your greatness with puddingstone!!!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 9, 2016 13:28:44 GMT -5
Hey Chuck I still aspire to your greatness with puddingstone!!! Thanks Bill. They get easier after the first couple hundred. Chuck |
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Post by Tommy on Dec 9, 2016 14:35:51 GMT -5
They get easier after the first couple hundred. Chuck - what are the main challenges working with it? I'm dabbling a little and don't really know what to expect. Someone sent me a chunk to play with. Do you ever tumble it? |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 9, 2016 14:49:38 GMT -5
They get easier after the first couple hundred. Chuck - what are the main challenges working with it? I'm dabbling a little and don't really know what to expect. Someone sent me a chunk to play with. Do you ever tumble it? Did you see my avatar? I have probably tumbled hundreds of pounds. It tumbles horrible but I have some connections that buy all I can supply. Out of the mass amount I have collected and tumbled I probably have less then 5 pounds that I think are top notch tumbles that I will never sell. Cabbing is much better since it is easier to control undercutting. Chuck |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 9, 2016 14:56:42 GMT -5
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Post by Tommy on Dec 9, 2016 15:27:44 GMT -5
Did you see my avatar? - Cabbing is much better since it is easier to control undercutting. LOL blonde moment - yes of course I've seen your tumbles. My real question was about cabbing it -when you say it gets easier over time what are the main challenges? |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 9, 2016 15:36:28 GMT -5
Did you see my avatar? - Cabbing is much better since it is easier to control undercutting. LOL blonde moment - yes of course I've seen your tumbles. My real question was about cabbing it -when you say it gets easier over time what are the main challenges? You have the normal challenges that come with rocks that are made up of different hardness minerals. Then because it is a conglomerate you have the issues of how well it is cemented together. Sometimes at the trim saw it can come apart and cutting grooves will loosen pieces sometimes too. It is also very common to have pits and hairline cracks between the minerals so polishing with any powders will leave polish that can be a bear to remove. Other then that it is a piece of cake  Chuck |
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Post by Tommy on Dec 9, 2016 16:21:58 GMT -5
You have the normal challenges that come with rocks that are made up of different hardness minerals. Then because it is a conglomerate you have the issues of how well it is cemented together. Sometimes at the trim saw it can come apart and cutting grooves will loosen pieces sometimes too. It is also very common to have pits and hairline cracks between the minerals so polishing with any powders will leave polish that can be a bear to remove. Other then that it is a piece of cake Chuck Is that all? Lol thanks Chuck. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 9, 2016 16:42:28 GMT -5
Nice work, Chuck. Your puddingstone pendants are always tops. I guess I have been lucky I have had zero problems cabbing puddingstone, but then I think it all has come from Chuck and he IS the go to puddingstone guy. (I was gonna say you were a pudding head, but I didn't want it to sound wrong. ) |
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Post by victor1941 on Dec 9, 2016 16:43:53 GMT -5
Both pieces are really nice but I especially like your grooved inset because of the simplicity or lack of clutter in the design.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 9, 2016 17:54:44 GMT -5
Nice work, Chuck. Your puddingstone pendants are always tops. I guess I have been lucky I have had zero problems cabbing puddingstone, but then I think it all has come from Chuck and he IS the go to puddingstone guy. (I was gonna say you were a pudding head, but I didn't want it to sound wrong. ) I would not ship anyone the lower quality stuff. I save that stuff for non jewelry projects like fridge magnets. Chuck |
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 9, 2016 21:09:35 GMT -5
Liking those pieces,very nice work!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Dec 9, 2016 21:53:30 GMT -5
Very nice pendants!
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Post by pghram on Dec 9, 2016 22:06:37 GMT -5
The proof is in the pudding. Nice cabs & settings.
Peace,
Rich
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Post by paulshiroma on Dec 10, 2016 0:39:16 GMT -5
They were just calling to you. And they're great looking.
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Post by metalsmith on Dec 10, 2016 2:31:39 GMT -5
Super-neat and tidy work!
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Dec 18, 2016 9:02:00 GMT -5
Nice i do have tobsay you are the King of them pudding stones,great work!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 18, 2016 11:38:48 GMT -5
Nice i do have tobsay you are the King of them pudding stones,great work! Thank you - It is still my favorite stone and one of the only types that I self collect. Chuck |
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