Fairburn slabs

miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	Fairburn slabs Nov 26, 2019 15:48:10 GMT -5 Fossilman, quartz, and 6 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Nov 26, 2019 15:48:10 GMT -5 My son cut a rock yesterday and slabbed these up for me to cab. Without starting the whole Fairburn/Tee Pee discussion again, they were found here in Nebraska. I love that kid.
	Last Edit: Nov 26, 2019 15:48:53 GMT -5 by miket Too much walking shoes worn thin Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin _______________________________ Weight of my heart, not the size

opalpyrexia driving up their electric bill Member since February 2017 Posts: 2,755	Fairburn slabs Nov 26, 2019 16:05:05 GMT -5 RickB, rockjunquie, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by opalpyrexia on Nov 26, 2019 16:05:05 GMT -5 Sweet material. That's what I need — an assistant! Now, how am I going to pry my wife's hands from her sewing machines and quilting??? Safer to not try.
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Fairburn slabs Nov 26, 2019 16:15:01 GMT -5 via mobile miket likes this

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Nov 26, 2019 15:48:10 GMT -5 miket said:

My son cut a rock yesterday and slabbed these up for me to cab.
Without starting the whole Fairburn/Tee Pee discussion again, they were found here in Nebraska.
I love that kid.

Is this one of them tiny rocks 😁

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Fairburn slabs Nov 27, 2019 5:57:56 GMT -5 miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Nov 27, 2019 5:57:56 GMT -5 Nice color and patterns.
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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Fairburn slabs Nov 27, 2019 10:56:02 GMT -5 miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Nov 27, 2019 10:56:02 GMT -5 Those slabs really "POP" !! You going to cab then?
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Fairburn slabs Nov 27, 2019 11:01:00 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this

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Nov 27, 2019 10:56:02 GMT -5 Fossilman said:

Those slabs really "POP" !! You going to cab then?

Yessir, I am.
I used the Dremel to cab 2 of them last night- I'll try to get a couple pics up in a bit.
My son's boss wants one cabbed and wrapped to give to his wife for Christmas- my son got them both into hounding Fairburns.
Which is both a blessing and a curse.

However, I don't know if I'll have enough time to get them through my rotary. I think I'm going to ask Santa for a vibe this year!

Too much walking shoes worn thin
Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin
_______________________________

Weight of my heart, not the size

miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	Fairburn slabs Nov 27, 2019 16:45:31 GMT -5 Fossilman, rockjunquie, and 4 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Nov 27, 2019 16:45:31 GMT -5 Here's 2 of the cabs I've shaped so far..
	Too much walking shoes worn thin Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin _______________________________ Weight of my heart, not the size

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Fairburn slabs Nov 27, 2019 17:12:18 GMT -5 miket likes this

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That top one is going to be killer!

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RocksInNJ fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2019 Posts: 1,895	Fairburn slabs Nov 27, 2019 17:17:35 GMT -5 miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RocksInNJ on Nov 27, 2019 17:17:35 GMT -5 Can’t wait to see those finished.
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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	Fairburn slabs Nov 27, 2019 17:29:55 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Nov 27, 2019 17:29:55 GMT -5 Nov 27, 2019 17:12:18 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said: That top one is going to be killer! Thanks! They're a little rough now but I think they'll turn out nice.
	Too much walking shoes worn thin Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin _______________________________ Weight of my heart, not the size

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Fairburn slabs Nov 28, 2019 4:50:38 GMT -5 miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Nov 28, 2019 4:50:38 GMT -5 They are both great.
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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Fairburn slabs Nov 28, 2019 10:19:52 GMT -5 miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Nov 28, 2019 10:19:52 GMT -5 AWESOME!
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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	Fairburn slabs Nov 28, 2019 11:01:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Nov 28, 2019 11:01:06 GMT -5 Nov 28, 2019 4:50:38 GMT -5 fernwood said: They are both great. Thanks Beth!
	Too much walking shoes worn thin Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin _______________________________ Weight of my heart, not the size

miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	Fairburn slabs Nov 28, 2019 11:01:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Nov 28, 2019 11:01:43 GMT -5 Nov 28, 2019 10:19:52 GMT -5 Fossilman said: AWESOME! Thank you, sir!
	Too much walking shoes worn thin Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin _______________________________ Weight of my heart, not the size

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,007	Fairburn slabs Nov 28, 2019 12:19:30 GMT -5 miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Nov 28, 2019 12:19:30 GMT -5 Whoa! Those are gonna be great cabs!

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Fairburn slabs Nov 29, 2019 10:49:19 GMT -5 Pat and opalpyrexia like this

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Nov 26, 2019 16:05:05 GMT -5 opalpyrexia said:

Sweet material.

That's what I need — an assistant! Now, how am I going to pry my wife's hands from her sewing machines and quilting??? Safer to not try.

She's probably thinking she needs an assistant too and wondering how to pry the rocks from your hands

www.etsy.com/shop/SunshinesCabShoppe

julieooly Cave Dweller Member since October 2018 Posts: 721	Fairburn slabs Nov 29, 2019 10:50:01 GMT -5 miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by julieooly on Nov 29, 2019 10:50:01 GMT -5 Those are gorgeous, always fun cutting into a rock.
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Fairburn slabs Nov 29, 2019 11:06:39 GMT -5 julieooly likes this

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Nov 29, 2019 10:49:19 GMT -5 julieooly said:

Nov 26, 2019 16:05:05 GMT -5 opalpyrexia said:

Sweet material.

That's what I need — an assistant! Now, how am I going to pry my wife's hands from her sewing machines and quilting??? Safer to not try.

She's probably thinking she needs an assistant too and wondering how to pry the rocks from your hands

You are so right, Julie! I am her assistant for certain things, like folding fabric, taking quilt photos and, when asked, giving my opinion on color, value, and pattern decisions.

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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	Fairburn slabs Nov 29, 2019 21:21:17 GMT -5 fernwood, opalpyrexia, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Nov 29, 2019 21:21:17 GMT -5 The next one- I think this one might end up being my favorite. Thanks for looking.
	Too much walking shoes worn thin Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin _______________________________ Weight of my heart, not the size

Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,834	Fairburn slabs Nov 29, 2019 21:29:41 GMT -5 via mobile miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Nov 29, 2019 21:29:41 GMT -5 Wow! Wow! Wow!!!
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