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Post by sophia13 on Aug 26, 2018 23:12:41 GMT -5
New to cutting and looking for tips. Are their any general rules or tips for windowing rocks as in shortest end/part or longest side cut? With "grains,color paterns" or against. Sorry myvwording isn't the most savvy yet. Also, what are some easier pieces to cut to start learning on the 16" slab saw. I have Montanas, obsidian and pet wood in decent amounts. Also, have some "rocks in plaster" logs I was given I'm going to work on too. Thank you all.
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
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Post by zarguy on Aug 27, 2018 0:02:38 GMT -5
I never "window" rocks.
Many rocks show clues of what's inside via chips, etc.
I try to determine the best way to cut based on what I see on the outside.
I aim for a usable slab the first cut I make.
If I don't like the pattern, I may re-chuck it in the vise & try something else.
Lynn
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 27, 2018 10:04:28 GMT -5
Obsidian(if it has a line),is to cut with the line,(go right or left a few degrees).... You can back light Montana's (most of the time) That will determine how you will cut the rock..
Petwood is easy, its always by what you think is right, by looking at the stone..
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goatgrinder
spending too much on rocks
Make mine a man cave
Member since January 2017
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Post by goatgrinder on Aug 27, 2018 19:30:26 GMT -5
I wish there was a fast and hard answer that worked the same way every time. Still looking but I think to see inside of rocks you just have to cut everything and take notes. Maybe after a decade?
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