Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Oct 24, 2005 21:49:00 GMT -5
Howdy folks,
Boy oh boy have I got a good one for all of you tumblers or cabbers. I've been looking for some high grade Flint Ridge Flint for cabbing and tumbling. Chanced upon Flintridgeflint.com and contacted Gary. C. Hardy. Mr. Hardy has a farm right next to the famous park by this name and offers flint for napping, cabbing and tumbling. I immediately ordered a flat rate box ( the most he can squeeze in is 20#) of tumbling material at $1.00 per pound plus $9.00 s/h. The material he shipped was so darn pretty that I immediately re-ordered more tumbling stuff and some cabbing material. The second group of boxes was just as nice as the first, far exceeding my expectations. Absolutely beautiful rock in a wide variety of colors and patterns! The cabbing grade was $2.00 per pound, another real deal. If you like to cut really unusual cabs or want really nice colorful tumbles, I'd really suggest you give him a try. He ships fast and is a really nice fellow too. If you want, tell him Mel Hixson sent ya!
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Oct 24, 2005 22:12:34 GMT -5
I tried to check out his site but it said my browser doesn't support Java? What does that mean? Is there any other way to see into his site than? Clueless here! LOL!
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 24, 2005 22:40:49 GMT -5
debs just search jave and download it its free
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Post by joe on Oct 24, 2005 23:03:34 GMT -5
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Post by rockds on Oct 25, 2005 0:36:43 GMT -5
hey thanks for the info, may be ordering to do some knapping - always wanted to give that a try.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 26, 2005 13:04:12 GMT -5
Link works but Every page I click on is unavailable- Freakin internet sucks!
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Oct 26, 2005 19:58:17 GMT -5
Stefan: That is so weird! I'm not real internet savey but when I type the website addy into my address search box, it just goes right to it with no trouble at all and I can see every page. We've been rainy and overcast for several days since I got my last boxes of Gary's flint and today was the first day I got to see it wet in the sun. After my mouth dropped shut and I finished dancing around in glee, I immediately ordered another 60 pounds of the cabbing rough. Boy, his material is glassy as all get out and the variety of colors and patterns is friggin unbelievable. I first saw polished examples of this flint right at this site and have to admit I'm thoroughly enthralled by the material. Nothing like it here in California except maybe some of the Stone Canyon Jasper which is similar in pattern to some of the flint but doesn't have as many colors.. Am thinking of doing a whole showcase of just his material for our gem show this year if I can get some cabbed / tumbled up and ready.. If you still can't access Gary's site and want to contact him his snailmail address is:
Gary C. Hardy
15887 Flint Ridge Road
Newark, Ohio 43056
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Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 26, 2005 23:50:52 GMT -5
great site mel. where are the pics of what you got? give it up!
kim
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Post by rockds on Oct 27, 2005 12:38:38 GMT -5
the order is in - some tumbler rough, knapping starter kit and some flint flakes. now i will have something to do while i wait for the tumblers to do their thing.
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Nov 3, 2005 22:04:53 GMT -5
Howdy Folks, Happy day here today. Got my re-order of Flint Ridge Flint from Gary Hardy. Should say I got part of the order. The PO seems to have dropped off only two of three boxes I was supposed to get. Post office around here is getting a little snotty about these heavy flat rate cartons and the boxes seem to be receiving more abuse. Don't know how long this is going to last. They complained the last one I sent off would have cost $39 at regular rates! Shoot, I figure we're just keeping their muscles in shape! I'll have to corner the mailman tomorrow and ask him what gives? Gary insures the shipments anyway so I'm not worried. Anyway, the forty pounds I received was if anything, more spectacular than the last lot. Gary even made sure to give me specimens that exhibit different color patterns than my first batch. When the sun comes out, I'll take another pic or two of some of my favorites. Man, this stuff is gonna make some world class cabs!...Mel
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Post by Tonyterner on Sept 10, 2007 15:08:02 GMT -5
Pics, pics give us pics! I got another slab of ohio flint this weekend, really neat stuff.
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RockyBlue
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Post by RockyBlue on Sept 11, 2007 13:29:36 GMT -5
The Flint that i got from Jerry B,[20lbs] came from Gary and it was beautifull tumbled, I gave some of it to members of RTHso i can recommend Gary`s Flintridge Flint ,it`s AAA............Rocky
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Post by stonesthatrock on Sept 12, 2007 22:58:59 GMT -5
i can't find any lapidayr rough for making cabs......help plz
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Post by larrywyland3 on Sept 17, 2007 14:47:17 GMT -5
I gonna have to get some the pics on the site look great. Interesting how it was nuetral teritory for the Native Americans
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2007 16:36:39 GMT -5
Ive tried to call a couple of times but havent ever gotten an answer and there is no answering machine.
Shannon
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Post by sandsman1 on Sept 17, 2007 19:08:07 GMT -5
i gotta get back to jersey i have like three 5 gallon buckets full over flowin of nellie blue, black and nethers just sittin there haha i found a very nice young lady a few years back that had a buncha boxs full in her garage and she was listing some on ebay and i would always bid and win so we got to be friends and i would just tell her to fill a box and send a bill after i won a bid ---- it has to be the nicest flint i ever seen i dont think you will do better then flintridge flint for color and pattern even the black can be very cool after cutting it has whit quartz running through it and it looks like clouds and lightning very cool stuff
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Oct 25, 2007 17:19:13 GMT -5
That's great to know as I have been looking for some for a long time now. So long that I completely forgot about it until I came across your post. I will order from him also.
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Oct 26, 2007 7:50:02 GMT -5
Is Gary a member or our group and does he have an email address to contact him? Thanks much in advance!
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Oct 26, 2007 12:12:29 GMT -5
Debs, I don't think Gary is a member and also don't think he uses E-Mail as I always have to order from him via snail mail.....Mel
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Post by larrywyland3 on Oct 30, 2007 13:34:07 GMT -5
I just put my order in; real nice guy can take credit cards which makes it quick and easy.
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