How to Make Cross Shaped Cab and not ruin my wheels!

pocketfullarocks
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How to Make Cross Shaped Cab and not ruin my wheels! Apr 11, 2019 21:21:45 GMT -5

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Post by pocketfullarocks on Apr 11, 2019 21:21:45 GMT -5

I would love to make some cross-shaped cabs, but when it comes to sanding and polishing, the last thing I want to do (as I have seen done when people make heart shaped cabs) is stick the cab on the edge of my wheel.

Is this something I could work on with a dremel?
Any thoughts on this appreciated!

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manofglass driving up their electric bill Member since October 2009 Posts: 2,181	How to Make Cross Shaped Cab and not ruin my wheels! Apr 12, 2019 7:34:30 GMT -5 via mobile Drummond Island Rocks likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by manofglass on Apr 12, 2019 7:34:30 GMT -5 forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/62163/cutting-degree-inside-corners-crosses

aDave Global Moderator Member since February 2017 Posts: 5,681	How to Make Cross Shaped Cab and not ruin my wheels! Apr 12, 2019 17:38:16 GMT -5 Drummond Island Rocks, Jugglerguy, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aDave on Apr 12, 2019 17:38:16 GMT -5 In addition to Drummond Island Rocks, Jugglerguy finishes crosses with a Lot-O vibratory tumbler.

NevadaBill
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How to Make Cross Shaped Cab and not ruin my wheels! Apr 12, 2019 18:42:28 GMT -5 Drummond Island Rocks and Jugglerguy like this

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Post by NevadaBill on Apr 12, 2019 18:42:28 GMT -5

Apr 12, 2019 17:38:16 GMT -5 aDave said:

In addition to Drummond Island Rocks , Jugglerguy finishes crosses with a Lot-O vibratory tumbler.

Good point Dave. I reference this video from Jugglerguy for multiple reasons, but it does show how crosses can be tumbled really easily too.

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/86480/video-using-polish-shaped-rocks

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Jugglerguy gets rocks for Christmas Alpena, MI Member since December 2011 Posts: 6,874	How to Make Cross Shaped Cab and not ruin my wheels! Apr 12, 2019 22:25:13 GMT -5 Drummond Island Rocks and miket like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jugglerguy on Apr 12, 2019 22:25:13 GMT -5 Yep, a Lot-O tumbler does the trick for me. I make lots of crosses, and they all go into the tumbler.
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bmw2003
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How to Make Cross Shaped Cab and not ruin my wheels! Apr 13, 2019 12:43:40 GMT -5 1dave likes this

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Post by bmw2003 on Apr 13, 2019 12:43:40 GMT -5

I lap cut the outline and then use a cut off wheel with my flex shaft to make the shape I want. Basic carving techniques are needed.

I can trim it up and carve shapes and contours as well.

Rio has a good inexpensive flex shaft. Diamond cut off wheels are cheap everywhere. Diamond carving burrs at various grits are also inexpensive. Plus you can sand and polish these making your own wooden wheels or getting them at KN, DP or others in felt or leather or other mediums. CO polish works well on most stones. ZAM is great on the softer stones.

Amazon has all these tools as well

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