saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Apr 22, 2018 11:08:01 GMT -5
I didn't want to hijack the thread from Fernwood so here are the requested photos from the box #2 from Billy (toiv0). Beautiful material and I only hope I can do it justice since I don't have a set of cab wheels =) The Mary Ellen is gorgeous as is the Rio. Sorry, most the photos are not wet - was in a hurry when I took these. I'll try to get more proper photos soon. 1. Jasper and a nice piece of crazy lace at the bottom. I don't know what the top right 3 stones are?  Billy (toiv0) 1 by grantbleeker, on Flickr 2. Rio, moonstone, amethyst, some moss agate, and (toiv0) can you remind me what you had in the plastic bag (4 pieces at the top of the pic)?  Billy (toiv0) 2 by grantbleeker, on Flickr 3. ME large chunk dual faced (beautiful). Stony Creek, tiger tail  Billy (toiv0) 3 by grantbleeker, on Flickr 4. Misc slabs  Billy (toiv0) 4 by grantbleeker, on Flickr 5. Another shot  Billy (toiv0) 5 by grantbleeker, on Flickr 6. Lakers (haven't sorted yet)  Billy (toiv0) 6 by grantbleeker, on Flickr |
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Post by MsAli on Apr 22, 2018 19:34:44 GMT -5
Yep I'm kicking myself
Great box
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Post by toiv0 on Apr 22, 2018 19:49:49 GMT -5
The one I recognize in the top corner is Rhodonite (black and pink) black part is oxidized Magnesium I believe. The material in plastic bag is Linda Marie from Idaho.
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Apr 22, 2018 20:40:25 GMT -5
The one I recognize in the top corner is Rhodonite (black and pink) black part is oxidized Magnesium I believe. The material in plastic bag is Linda Marie from Idaho. I'm still learning all the rocks. Anything special about Linda Marie I should be aware of? Tumble ok with jasper / agate? |
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Apr 22, 2018 20:41:06 GMT -5
Yep I'm kicking myself Great box Thanks! I'm excited to see what I can do with it. I'm scared to tell you all what I'm doing - I'll wait till I'm finished lol. |
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Post by toiv0 on Apr 22, 2018 20:43:12 GMT -5
The one I recognize in the top corner is Rhodonite (black and pink) black part is oxidized Magnesium I believe. The material in plastic bag is Linda Marie from Idaho. I'm still learning all the rocks. Anything special about Linda Marie I should be aware of? Tumble ok with jasper / agate? Seams (jk) to be pretty hard and I would throw it in with the agates, just check it on your clean outs. The outer parts grind a little faster. |
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Post by saxplayer on Apr 22, 2018 20:45:50 GMT -5
I'm still learning all the rocks. Anything special about Linda Marie I should be aware of? Tumble ok with jasper / agate? Seams (jk) to be pretty hard and I would throw it in with the agates, just check it on your clean outs. The outer parts grind a little faster. Thanks Billy. I've got the Marry Ellen, Rio and Stony Creek ready for the tumbler. Waiting to see how I'm going to incorporate the Stony Creek - maybe it's own load. It seems very porous and more lava-rock esque. We will see. I feel bad because I think that rock specifically should probably have been cab only, but I just don't have that capability. I did free form multiple shapes to see if I can "quasi cab" with a tumbler a-la Garage Rocker. Time will tell. Again - thanks for the amazing box - it's loaded with quality material and I will try to do it justice =) Sax |
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Post by aDave on Apr 22, 2018 20:49:39 GMT -5
I gotta say it's a pretty neat thing that many of the pieces are labeled. It cuts out alot of the guesswork and really won't have any impact on finishing down the road. Well done Billy toiv0. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 22, 2018 20:56:12 GMT -5
Hey, it's a Billy box- it's got to be good!
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Apr 22, 2018 21:24:08 GMT -5
I gotta say it's a pretty neat thing that many of the pieces are labeled. It cuts out alot of the guesswork and really won't have any impact on finishing down the road. Well done Billy toiv0 . I agree, esp for newbs to the craft such as myself. It's good because I can document it all and remember materials etc. |
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minerken
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Post by minerken on Apr 22, 2018 22:08:13 GMT -5
The one I recognize in the top corner is Rhodonite (black and pink) black part is oxidized Magnesium I believe. The material in plastic bag is Linda Marie from Idaho. actually manganese oxide kind of confusing sound so much alike |
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Post by fernwood on Apr 23, 2018 4:24:43 GMT -5
I appreciated the labels as well. saxplayer. I hope to eventually use the Linda Marie I received for free form cabs in a vibe. |
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