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Post by miket on Sept 27, 2019 14:52:56 GMT -5
So, rockjunquie sent me a beautiful slab of Graveyard Point a while back. It's taken me a while, but I think I've finally gotten over being scared to work beautiful rocks. This stuff was a bit finicky, and I decided to cut off the "imperfection" that can be seen in the first pic. So I'm asking the experienced cabbers- did I make the right choice, or should I have left it? Thanks!   |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2019 15:07:52 GMT -5
- did I make the right choice, or should I have left it? My answer is an unambiguous 'yes'  Seriously, it looks fine to me. I do have pieces I'll never, ever cut (some are now face-polished for specimens, some I don't even want to risk that - you can't always tell what is a few micrometers underneath that could destroy the pattern or open up a flaw). You own it, so you get to do whatever you want with it, but I think your cab looks worthy of being set into a jewel. |
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 27, 2019 15:22:35 GMT -5
First thing to ask is whether the vug is an asset or liability. In this case the latter. I think the finished cab looks better (in my imagination) rotated 180 degrees.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 27, 2019 15:45:55 GMT -5
I think it was totally up to you what to do with it. That's what cabbing is all about- making those calls. I would have probably done the same thing.
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Post by miket on Sept 27, 2019 15:54:37 GMT -5
- did I make the right choice, or should I have left it? My answer is an unambiguous 'yes' Seriously, it looks fine to me. I do have pieces I'll never, ever cut (some are now face-polished for specimens, some I don't even want to risk that - you can't always tell what is a few micrometers underneath that could destroy the pattern or open up a flaw). You own it, so you get to do whatever you want with it, but I think your cab looks worthy of being set into a jewel. Thanks for the response, and the compliment! |
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Post by miket on Sept 27, 2019 15:55:43 GMT -5
First thing to ask is whether the vug is an asset or liability. In this case the latter. I think the finished cab looks better (in my imagination) rotated 180 degrees. I thought so, too. I figured it probably would have just broken in the tumbler in that spot anyway. And I trust your imagination- I'll definitely keep that in mind when I go to wrap it! |
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Post by miket on Sept 27, 2019 15:56:47 GMT -5
I think it was totally up to you what to do with it. That's what cabbing is all about- making those calls. I would have probably done the same thing. I know it was, I just wanted to know what you pros would have done...  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 28, 2019 9:38:55 GMT -5
Trust your gut. You did good!  |
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Post by miket on Sept 28, 2019 10:06:13 GMT -5
Trust your gut. You did good! Thanks Robin! |
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Post by NRG on Sept 28, 2019 11:00:55 GMT -5
The finished piece is super nice. Don't second guess yourself!
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Post by miket on Sept 28, 2019 12:09:22 GMT -5
The finished piece is super nice. Don't second guess yourself! Thanks! |
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