thekingofrock
having dreams about rocks
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:44:02 GMT -5
So, I had a crazy idea while i was at the landscaping supply when i saw a boulder with a quartz vein showing in the side.
This is a 189 lb piece of North American Pink granite. I decided to try to make a sphere from it by hand with an angle grinder and a diamond cup wheel..Pics to follow..
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:46:26 GMT -5
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:47:25 GMT -5
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:49:09 GMT -5
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:50:14 GMT -5
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:52:31 GMT -5
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:53:22 GMT -5
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:54:06 GMT -5
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 5:54:59 GMT -5
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Post by vegasjames on Jan 10, 2017 6:01:56 GMT -5
Impressive work.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 10, 2017 6:46:36 GMT -5
That is awesome.
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thekingofrock
having dreams about rocks
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 7:04:13 GMT -5
Thanks guys..it is more of a personal challenge than anything, but im sure someone would like to have it.. its going to weigh almost 90 (estimated) pounds when its done. Polishing it without a sphere machine will be quite a challenge. I have the tools, lets see if I have the patience..lol
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 10, 2017 7:11:00 GMT -5
Having the eye for that is what impresses me. It looks very close to spherical. Are you going to finish the bottom?
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 7:26:34 GMT -5
Having the eye for that is what impresses me. It looks very close to spherical. Are you going to finish the bottom? Yes, i plan to make it as perfect as possible. This is my progress so far. |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jan 10, 2017 7:51:02 GMT -5
Takes a good eye and mastery of your tools. Great project!
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Post by orrum on Jan 10, 2017 7:54:50 GMT -5
Great job! I hope you are wearing breathing protection.
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thekingofrock
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Post by thekingofrock on Jan 10, 2017 7:57:10 GMT -5
Great job! I hope you are wearing breathing protection. Yes,and thank you, I am a partner in a granite and marble fab shop.. i have a half mask respirator. |
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Post by orrum on Jan 10, 2017 8:25:45 GMT -5
Ahh great.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 10, 2017 10:11:44 GMT -5
Pyramids are easier. You will have a lifetime treasure. Impressive. Yes-thekingofrock.
Looks like our Georgia pink granite. Georgia a world force in quarrying it. See images, 'Elberton Georgia granite'
I understand you are using a respirator, are you grinding dry ?
Diamond cups for roughing ? 4"-7"-9" ? Nevermind, I see your diamond cup in the photo.
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Post by roy on Jan 10, 2017 11:31:49 GMT -5
holly cow thats a lot of work ! rock on"
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