Nappers
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Post by Nappers on Dec 6, 2017 18:25:41 GMT -5
Greetings gang, My IntroSome of Grandpas slabs: Small Slabs  Rocks with a slab cut off, large:  Larger Slabs  Rocks with slabs cut off, small  Large piece of Jade?  It's large  I really like this one  This is a pretty one  Scratched but Shiny, needs some work  I did not cut any of these, these are Grandpas slabs that I got from my uncle. Thanks for looking. Aaron |
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Post by MsAli on Dec 6, 2017 18:29:56 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing-Heleft you some good rocks
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Nappers
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Post by Nappers on Dec 6, 2017 18:47:57 GMT -5
Thanks! This is just a part of what I got!!!! These were the ones in the buckets, milk crates outside of my Uncles House for a few years I might add. I brought them in and washed them up and separated them. I also put pictures of my machines in the lapidary section.
I have a huge imagination, I eventually want to try a map of the USA with the rocks. I would like to make some grips for my Colt Commander and make some cabs in different sizes and shapes for family. Maybe get into wire wrapping.....
Aaron
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Post by MsAli on Dec 6, 2017 18:53:20 GMT -5
A map with rocks that represent each state? That would be a project for sure.
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Post by fernwood on Dec 6, 2017 22:32:02 GMT -5
I do not know how to respond. Lots of nice slabs and ideas.
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fishnpinball
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Post by fishnpinball on Dec 6, 2017 23:02:46 GMT -5
Wonderful slabs. I was fortunate to get some rocks from my dad recently and am sure you will get some great feelings from working with your granddads material.
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 7, 2017 10:18:02 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing.  It must be nice to go though all that stuff knowing your grandad worked it. |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 7, 2017 10:21:11 GMT -5
Nice slabs for cabbing and tumbling...I spotted a beautiful Polka Dot mine (Oregon) agate in the bunch too..Cool!
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Dr DG
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Post by Dr DG on Dec 7, 2017 12:08:06 GMT -5
look like all west coast rocks
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Nappers
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Post by Nappers on Dec 7, 2017 20:09:47 GMT -5
The red polka dotted one? Yeah, I think they are all west coast finds. As far as I know, Grandpa never bought any rocks, all found.
Got me going. I usually have baggy pants at the beach from all the gems I find.
I'm always looking down when we hike, to look for rocks and to keep from tripping on my own feet!
Aaron
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It must be nice to go though all that stuff knowing your grandad worked it. 
