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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Aug 3, 2004 16:22:57 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Here are a couple of cabs that I have been working on, that I thought you might enjoy looking at.  This is a piece of Bruneau Jasper. It is very hard jasper, they have actually found arrowheads made from this material in Oregon. It's a porcelain jasper and it takes a gorgeous polish.  This is Plume Agate from Oregon. I wish I had a hundred pounds of this material. It's very nice with the blazing red and gloss black plumes. It's a keeper  . Enjoy, John |
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Post by mrbrett on Aug 3, 2004 17:11:18 GMT -5
I noticed that your cabs are not the norm oval shape but freeform. What do you do with your completed cabs? I like to do some with a different look to them.
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Aug 3, 2004 17:46:25 GMT -5
I've got to agree with you on that Plume Agate!
They are both fine pieces of stone, all cleaned up and purdy.
You do nice work.
What kind of grinder, and polisher do you use. I'm still shopping, and could use a tip.
Thanks
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rollingstone
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Post by rollingstone on Aug 3, 2004 18:42:49 GMT -5
Another excellent job. They are both very nice, but I prefer the Bruneau jasper...a matter of taste I guess.
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 3, 2004 18:49:35 GMT -5
i love both, want 100 pounds of each..haha....you really do good stuff, Bear. and take nice photos.
tell me it's all smoke and mirrors,
KD
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Post by connrock on Aug 3, 2004 19:17:04 GMT -5
Again John you did a fantastic job!! I love the plume!! Thanks,,,,,,,,,, Tom |
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Aug 3, 2004 20:46:37 GMT -5
John, once again you have blown me away with your work!
The rutilated quartz is my fav out of the three, but these are also beautiful The Bruneau jasper reminds me of White Sands, NM. at dusk. The plume agate looks like a fish up against the side of an aquarium. Don't know what kind of fish though! LOL!
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Aug 3, 2004 21:05:58 GMT -5
It's me again, Thanks for the kind words  . Brett - I have many purposes for my cabs. I sell them to custom jewelers, use them for my wife's jewelry (she has a boat load too) and sell them on eBay from time to time. It's funny, but my personal collection is very small. You would think that after cutting stones for 24+ years, I would have boxes and boxes of cabs put away. But, I don't. Banjocreek - I saved my money and purchased a Diamond Pacific Genie. It is a diamond wheel set up and in my opinion, it the best cabbing machine that you can purchase. I purchased my first machine over five years ago and I bet I have cut two or three thousand cabs with it and it's just getting to the point where the 280 grit wheel is needing replaced. I currently have two of these machines (you know a man has to have a spare ). They are pricey though, my first one was 1,500.00 and within six months I made enough money with it in cab sales to purchase a slightly used machine for 1,000.00. I can easily say that they have paid for themselves many times over. So, it's a good investment. If you ever get a chance to try one, do it .. they are great machines and you never have to worry about dressing the wheels or wheel chatter, like you do with the silicone carbide wheels. I would highly recommend these machines to anyone. KD - I wish it was smoke and mirrors, they would be so much easier to make . Enjoy, John |
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deepsouth
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Post by deepsouth on Aug 4, 2004 0:58:05 GMT -5
Beautiful work John , that Jasper makes me think of desert sands like Sahara ...no I've never been there. It has a lot of depth as if it is inviting you to take a walk and keep on walking looking for that oasis....always over the next dune.
and that Plume agate , yes , you realy captured it at its best.
Thanks again
Jack
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James
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Post by James on Aug 4, 2004 2:19:30 GMT -5
Wonderful job again! You're the man!!!
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 4, 2004 2:24:21 GMT -5
hey john all i can say is WOW man
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RiverOtter
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Post by RiverOtter on Aug 5, 2004 0:44:12 GMT -5
Wow. I figure I'll be doing very well if my cabs come out just half as good as yours John. Please keep sharing the beautiful work you do!
Otter
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Post by creativeminded on Aug 11, 2004 10:02:41 GMT -5
Love that plume agate, I have never seen anything like that.
Tami
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