ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 13, 2005 16:12:15 GMT -5
I ordered 10 lbs. of Lace agate. It showed it in fist sized chunks, but when I got it, it was a 10 lb. chunk. I plan on getting a trim saw before long, but even that won't cut a piece that big. Will I destroy it completely if I bust it up?    I've seen all the pretty lace agate everyone is showing and I want some real pretty pieces. What do you all think? Trish |
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stubby
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Post by stubby on Apr 13, 2005 16:24:57 GMT -5
My luck with cracking it for tumbling was not good. There is a lot of layering and variability in the material that make for a lot of waste. You can get nicely shaped tumbled pieces but you loose a tremendous amount of your original mass. I do not saw, but maybe some folks that do will advise you to slab it later rather than bust it up.
stub
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Post by Cher on Apr 13, 2005 16:26:35 GMT -5
As with most any of the rocks, things are always nicer when slabbed but since a lot of us don't have saws, busting is all we can do. I have several very nice pieces from Llana that is going to get whacked. That's a freakin big chunk, going to take a few good whacks to get it workable.
Cher
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Post by krazydiamond on Apr 13, 2005 18:16:37 GMT -5
CHUNKY MONKEY!
unless you got a 20inch Covington like Kim does, you gonna have to whack it..
KD
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 13, 2005 21:43:27 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. I'm trying to get a few pieces that I can cut. It would have been nice to get what I ordered. He said they were in fist to softball size chunks. I'll think I'll hold off awhile before whacking it.
Trish
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Post by gaetzchamp on Apr 13, 2005 23:59:05 GMT -5
Good score, that stuff is beautimus.......
I'd be hesitant to whack it too. If you need to put the hurt on it, get you a set of good chisels and find a natural fracture/fissure to sink it into, then let 'er go. Be sure to wear glasses and pants.
Gaetz
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Apr 14, 2005 12:31:38 GMT -5
I think you miss read that- It musta said Basketball Size!!!! Holy Majoly!! Before you wack it see if someone here would slab it for ya (I think Kim is the only one with a saw big enough) or else maybe trade it for some smaller stuff? It may have not been what you ordered but I think you made out pretty good- That is a first rate chunk oh rock (where did you get it- maybe they are gonna try to sell you the saw next!)
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 14, 2005 13:16:00 GMT -5
I got it from Rainborc on Ebay. He's being very nice and has offered to send me some smaller stuff, but the rock is so beautiful, I really can't complain. I haven't answered him yet, but I will probably just keep what I got and wait till I can do something with it.
I definitely wouldn't leave bad feedback. I got a beautiful piece of Crazy Lace, it just wasn't what the auction offered, but I'm happy.
Trish
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Post by creativeminded on Apr 15, 2005 9:05:36 GMT -5
That is a beautiful piece of Lace Agate, the colors are so vibrant. To break it apart I would find the cracks and use a chisel and whack along the cracks. They are already there, and it should break easily at that point.
I had some large pieces that I broke apart a while back and I used the cracks to help me break them up. It only took one good whack to break them along the cracks.
If there wasn't a crack it took me several good whacks to get the piece broken.
Tami
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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 15, 2005 13:05:48 GMT -5
trish i'll cut it for you after i finish tom's rocks. let me know if you want me to.
kim
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 15, 2005 21:08:52 GMT -5
Thanks Kim,
That's great of you to offer. I already have $27.00 in this rock. I don't think I'll add another $16.00 for shipping right now. I don't suppose you live in Arkansas?
Rainboroc is being real nice. He's going to send me some small ones, so I think I will just enjoy this one the way it is for awhile.
Thanks so much.
Trish
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Apr 15, 2005 21:50:27 GMT -5
would it work to take a 4" angle grinder with a tile saw diamond blade in it and cut the rock where you want as deep as you can and then put a chisel in the score and then hit it. it might be weakened enough to break where you want just an idea
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Post by cookie3rocks on Apr 15, 2005 22:03:33 GMT -5
Warren, That's what i was thinking. Make some small cuts where you can and stick a chisel in the cuts and whack away! But me? *Grunt* I would throw a towel over it and rare back and WHAM! Then curse a little if it doesn't break and repeat. But that's how I get out my frustrations. Kinda theraputic. ;D. When I don't have anything to whack, I get stressed   That is a beautiful piece of stone. Ya done good on that one, mis-sized or not. Be sure and post pics when you break/cut it up, K? cookie |
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 15, 2005 22:10:21 GMT -5
Thanks for all the suggestions. I may break it some day, but for now I'm just going to put it on a shelf and enjoy it.
Trish
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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 15, 2005 22:25:21 GMT -5
trish i'm in mississippi. if you change your mind and want me to cut it just im me and i'll send you my address.
kim
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 16, 2005 0:26:56 GMT -5
Thanks Kim,
I'll keep that in mind. I may just try to talk my husband into letting me get a bigger saw than I planned.
Trish
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