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smittys starting to spend too much on rocks Member since August 2017 Posts: 165	Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 12, 2017 21:58:36 GMT -5 Pat likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by smittys on Aug 12, 2017 21:58:36 GMT -5 Done today well this morning before 10:30 am Lots of pics

coloradocliff
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Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 12, 2017 22:07:01 GMT -5

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Aug 12, 2017 21:58:36 GMT -5 smittys said:

Done today well this morning before 10:30 am Lots of pics

Keep at it Cowboy. Practice and finding the time to do it is key. Personally I would practice on softer and cheaper stones at first.

Bet in a few weeks you'll look really good. Really accomplished people on the wheels like. zarguy Tommy rockjunquie could all give you pointers. A lot of other folks too but these guys are always on line, helpful or at their wheels. You probably have been studying tutorials and just need the time and materials to practice. Yah got the material... for 500 years.. grin,.

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Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 12, 2017 22:45:53 GMT -5 Pat likes this

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Post by zarguy on Aug 12, 2017 22:45:53 GMT -5

smittys, good to see your work.
Keep on making more cabs.
Make curves smooth & flowing. No bumps or lumps.
It takes eyes to see the shape forming as you shape on the coarse wheel.
It also takes feel. As you roll the edge of the cab on the wheel, you can feel anything that makes the curve less than smooth & flowing.
Put pressure on the high spots & ease off for the low spots.
Eventually the curve will become more pleasing.
I see you're using dop sticks.
Some people refuse to use dop sticks, but they give you better control.
I wait for your next batch.
Lynn

aDave Global Moderator Member since February 2017 Posts: 5,675	Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 12, 2017 22:48:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aDave on Aug 12, 2017 22:48:50 GMT -5 Welcome back. Glad you took a breath. I am not a cabber, so I can't offer any input. Enjoy your time here. PS: Reply to this post, and you're at 100. Dave

vegasjames no longer being taken for granite Member since June 2013 Posts: 9,559	Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 12, 2017 23:31:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Aug 12, 2017 23:31:59 GMT -5 I agree with Colorado Cliff. It is much easier to learn on softer stones. Have some nice looking material though. Do you know what the white one is, third photo down?

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Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 13, 2017 0:05:31 GMT -5

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Post by zarguy on Aug 13, 2017 0:05:31 GMT -5

I disagree about soft stones.
When I teach someone to cab, I start with agate such as Montana Moss agate.
Yes, it's hard, but consistently so. It's much easier to cut a single hardness.
Also I feel that it's easier to have it grind away slowly. You learn control better.
Lynn

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Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 13, 2017 7:45:01 GMT -5

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Aug 12, 2017 21:58:36 GMT -5 smittys said:

Done today well this morning before 10:30 am Lots of pics

Welcome Back. This is truly a great place for learning about and sharing rocks.......................................MrP

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Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 13, 2017 8:03:34 GMT -5

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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 13, 2017 8:03:34 GMT -5

Welcome back! I love me some cab pictures! You like like you are off to a good start. I agree with Lynn zarguy about the hard stones. Much more forgiving.

Stick around. We have lots of good info on cabbing and on picture taking.

accidentalrockhound fully equipped rock polisher I come in peace, Take me to your rock piles. Member since August 2016 Posts: 1,595	Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 13, 2017 9:06:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 13, 2017 9:06:09 GMT -5 Your rocks rock,think I said that right,j say learn on the beat material, so that wah you are encouraged to do good,coming along great smitty,
	If I had a nickle for every rock I have I would buy more rocks!

captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 13, 2017 10:12:09 GMT -5 MrP likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Aug 13, 2017 10:12:09 GMT -5 Knew he would miss us! Welcome back. Take 2 is off to a good start.
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pghram has started giving rock gifts Member since May 2009 Posts: 3,897	Back with a new positive attitude and rocks caps Aug 13, 2017 16:18:58 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pghram on Aug 13, 2017 16:18:58 GMT -5 That's a great start. I'll also vote for learning on harder more consistent material. It's easier to keep everything even and will provide a great shine. Peace, Rich

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