Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 25, 2019 10:19:29 GMT -5
I cut 100's of Montana moss agate and have seen my share of awesome moss agates from these cuts... I have had this MMA for a few years and put it away so I could think on how to get it to "POP" the greatness out of the stone! At first I started to grind it, but it was taking to long to finish the process... So I glued it to a 2x4 board and cut it, finally.... "BOOM"!! Nailed what I wanted to do so far - I stuck it away again for thinking on what the next move on it, will be... 
Only one cut and it had to be on spot! No mistakes or it was garbage! It turned out great!!
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Post by MsAli on Jul 25, 2019 10:35:54 GMT -5
Looks like a bunch of trapped snowflakes
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Don
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He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Jul 25, 2019 11:02:19 GMT -5
that's awesome. I'd just polish it up and display it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 25, 2019 11:11:02 GMT -5
That is a work of art! You have nerves of steel and the patience of a Saint! Good for you for pulling it off. It's a treasure. Just beautiful. I don't think I have seen ANY so nice. Wanna sell it? LOL! JK. I know you won't.  |
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Post by miket on Jul 25, 2019 11:16:08 GMT -5
Oh boy, nice job!  |
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Post by greig on Jul 25, 2019 11:27:46 GMT -5
Love the dendritic look of the moss. The shape inside is like little exploding fireworks caught in stone.
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Post by nowyo on Jul 25, 2019 13:55:09 GMT -5
That is a beautiful piece, Mike.
Russ
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Post by Pat on Jul 25, 2019 14:06:55 GMT -5
Another WOW! for you.
I'd be sweating cutting that close. Thanks.
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jasperfanatic
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jasperfanatic on Jul 25, 2019 14:08:04 GMT -5
Simply awesome!
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 25, 2019 14:33:56 GMT -5
that's awesome. I'd just polish it up and display it. Was thinking of the same idea! |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 25, 2019 14:34:36 GMT -5
That is a work of art! You have nerves of steel and the patience of a Saint! Good for you for pulling it off. It's a treasure. Just beautiful. I don't think I have seen ANY so nice. Wanna sell it? LOL! JK. I know you won't. If I do, your first in line! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 25, 2019 14:35:08 GMT -5
That is a work of art! You have nerves of steel and the patience of a Saint! Good for you for pulling it off. It's a treasure. Just beautiful. I don't think I have seen ANY so nice. Wanna sell it? LOL! JK. I know you won't. If I do, your first in line!  Yay!!! |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 25, 2019 14:35:59 GMT -5
Another WOW! for you. I'd be sweating cutting that close. Thanks. Hahahahaha I was!!!!!   |
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quartz
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breakin' rocks in the hot sun
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Post by quartz on Jul 25, 2019 22:21:52 GMT -5
I've never seen a piece loaded with dendrites like that one, great score Mike.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 25, 2019 23:38:08 GMT -5
You got skilz! Great slab!
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Post by Rockindad on Jul 26, 2019 5:43:39 GMT -5
On a website where pictures of amazing things are posted daily that one really stands out. Excellent work!
Al
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