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Post by Tommy on Jul 14, 2017 17:10:24 GMT -5
rockjunquieSadly it's crumbling in the saw. I have not tried much AZ wood but each time it's been like this.  I got one cabbable size slab out of it - I'll send it to you and see if you can do anything with it. It might break on the black lines or it might not. I torqued on it by hand and it did not break.  
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Post by drocknut on Jul 14, 2017 17:15:09 GMT -5
Too bad that didn't hold together Tommy. Tela, you might also consider Gary Green for the green wood although there is debate on if it is wood or jasper replacing wood. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 14, 2017 17:15:37 GMT -5
rockjunquie Sadly it's crumbling in the saw. I have not tried much AZ wood but each time it's been like this. I got one cabbable size slab out of it - I'll send it to you and see if you can do anything with it. It might break on the black lines or it might not. I torqued on it by hand and it did not break. That definitely looks like it will break. Thanks anyway, Tommy.  Too bad the stuff is so damn crumbly. I had a big ass cab of it a few years ago. I was shocked by the size knowing it is so fracture prone. |
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Post by Tommy on Jul 14, 2017 17:18:04 GMT -5
That definitely looks like it will break. Thanks anyway, Tommy. Too bad the stuff is so damn crumbly. I had a big ass cab of it a few years ago. I was shocked by the size knowing it is so fracture prone. What shape/size were you going for? I'll start grinding on it and see if I can break it. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 14, 2017 17:23:00 GMT -5
That definitely looks like it will break. Thanks anyway, Tommy. Too bad the stuff is so damn crumbly. I had a big ass cab of it a few years ago. I was shocked by the size knowing it is so fracture prone. What shape/size were you going for? I'll start grinding on it and see if I can break it. Actually, she only wants a small cab about 1.5 x no more than 1 inch. He seems pretty particular about what she wants. He knows his wife well. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 14, 2017 17:24:12 GMT -5
Too bad that didn't hold together Tommy . Tela, you might also consider Gary Green for the green wood although there is debate on if it is wood or jasper replacing wood. I thought about the larsonite, but I always thought it was petrified bog - as in algae flats. |
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Post by Tommy on Jul 14, 2017 17:25:16 GMT -5
Actually, she only wants a small cab about 1.5 x no more than 1 inch. He seems pretty particular about what she wants. He knows his wife well. Shape? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 14, 2017 17:26:54 GMT -5
Actually, she only wants a small cab about 1.5 x no more than 1 inch. He seems pretty particular about what she wants. He knows his wife well. Shape? elongated like a long marquise or long oval. Yup, he told me that- very specific. LOL! |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 14, 2017 17:52:14 GMT -5
I need about a slab of some nice opalized wood. Has to be nice- some color play would be great. I also need a slab each of very red pet wood and green. I have some Hampton Butte green, but if you have a slab of green for sale, I'd like to see it. You can PM me. Thanks! Tela, there a picture of the Az wood color on my av for future reference. Looks like Jean has it handled this go round. I never sell only buy or give away. rockjunquie
Tela, you will like the assortment of opalized wood I put in the box. There's also a couple pieces of Hampton Butte in there. Not big pieces, but one has really nice green color and hardness. No fractures, but may have to work around some "pores", for lack of a better word. You'll see what I mean, it may or may not go all the way through.
coloradocliff - Yep, I think I got it covered. Tela should have the box Monday. What we won't do for our friends! 
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Post by Tommy on Jul 14, 2017 17:59:06 GMT -5
elongated like a long marquise or long oval. Yup, he told me that- very specific. LOL! LOL long and thin - could there be a worse shape to work with when trying to avoid a break? Predictably it did not survive the trim saw. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 14, 2017 18:01:18 GMT -5
elongated like a long marquise or long oval. Yup, he told me that- very specific. LOL! LOL long and thin - could there be a worse shape to work with when trying to avoid a break? Predictably it did not survive the trim saw. Thanks for trying, Tommy. Jean, you're a peach! |
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Post by coloradocliff on Jul 14, 2017 18:09:30 GMT -5
Is this reddish enough?? Tela got my cherry again.. First picture posted. Thanks Tommy |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 14, 2017 18:22:56 GMT -5
Is this reddish enough?? Tela got my cherry again.. First picture posted. Thanks Tommy Holy Moley!!! That is big and BOLD! |
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Post by coloradocliff on Jul 14, 2017 18:26:57 GMT -5
Is this reddish enough?? Tela got my cherry again.. First picture posted. Thanks Tommy Holy Moley!!! That is big and BOLD! That Marston Ranch isn't red enough then? darn. Oh well back to the yard it goes. Glad that Ms Jean got you hooked up Sis.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 14, 2017 18:30:32 GMT -5
Holy Moley!!! That is big and BOLD! That Marston Ranch isn't red enough then? darn. Oh well back to the yard it goes. Glad that Ms Jean got you hooked up Sis.
Oh yeah! It's red alright! Gorgeous! Is it wood?  |
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Post by coloradocliff on Jul 14, 2017 18:34:48 GMT -5
Red Zebra Jasper. Jasper fetish here.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 15, 2017 11:01:34 GMT -5
Red Zebra Jasper. Jasper fetish here. I love jasper, too. Only recently have I started to become enamored with agates, too. I never had that many because I collected so many different jaspers, but now that I am cabbing for myself, I am seeing more to appreciate. |
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 15, 2017 12:01:10 GMT -5
Is this reddish enough?? Tela got my cherry again.. First picture posted. Thanks Tommy Be sure to leave the keys in the fork lift cliff so I don't have any problems loading that.nice! |
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 15, 2017 12:34:31 GMT -5
Rockjunquie I hope you realize how many of us was digging in or stuff for green or red wood,Lol. So many in fact that if you where real quiet you could hear the faint sound of rocks being rummaged through.
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Post by aDave on Jul 15, 2017 12:40:58 GMT -5
Is this reddish enough?? Tela got my cherry again.. First picture posted. Thanks Tommy Looks like you may be going shooting soon.  Seriously, what are you going to do with it? Simply a yard rock, or are you going to size it down? Dave |
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Too bad the stuff is so damn crumbly. I had a big ass cab of it a few years ago. I was shocked by the size knowing it is so fracture prone. 
