Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2003
Posts: 1,115
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Apr 25, 2005 13:20:50 GMT -5
Post by Banjocreek on Apr 25, 2005 13:20:50 GMT -5
This little machine is a real joy to operate and if I didn't have a job, I'd be home all day with it. I finally popped for something that would stand the test of time instead of the rest of my e-bay bargains. (feeling no guilt at all whatsoever).  I worked from 4:00 to about 9:00 Saturday night and here is some of what I was able to do (while my tumblers were running, I might add). They are designed for wire wrapping so I have control over how much wire I am going to need to wrap them. Blue Goldstone-  \ Biggs Picture Jasper-  Moss Agate-  Antelope Jasper #1-  Antelope Jasper #2-  Howelite-  Wyomining Dedritic Agate-  More Blue Goldstone (I have somebody who wanted some wraps of Goldstone, and I'm not including the other 2 Blue Goldstones because I am tired of Goldstone)-  Green Goldstone (poor color indoors)-  Three more were in the freezer so this is all the photos I'm posting. You get the idea. Somebody told me this thing would pay for itself, and I am believing them. Now I just have to buy wire enough to get these wrapped. Thanks for looking! -Banjo |
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Apr 25, 2005 13:39:48 GMT -5
Post by mrbrett on Apr 25, 2005 13:39:48 GMT -5
i love using my grinders. just rember even though there's water running on them it still puts out dust. You don't want that stuff in your lungs
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Apr 25, 2005 13:40:10 GMT -5
Post by Cher on Apr 25, 2005 13:40:10 GMT -5
OMG ... OMG ... Damn I want one too, I'm so jealous!!
That is so cool, did I mention that I'm so jealous!!
Awesome cabs Mike, they'd have to knock me in the
head to make me sleep if I had something like that.
Dang, I'm so jealous but am thrilled for you! Hope it
brings you years of enjoyment.
Cher
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Apr 25, 2005 13:53:16 GMT -5
Post by Tweetiepy on Apr 25, 2005 13:53:16 GMT -5
Thanks for looking? Thanks for posting!!!! OMG those are amazing, Loving the antelope jasper #2 & the Wyoming dentritic agate & the moss agate too! How long does it take to make a cab like that? - so you start with bumpy rock or some slabs?
PS: I love the antelope jasper, the blue & green goldstone as well as the picture jasper & the howlite - but only those! ;D
Most excellent machine! Don't think I'll ever be allowed to own one but I can still dream...
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Apr 25, 2005 14:02:51 GMT -5
Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 25, 2005 14:02:51 GMT -5
i'm with tweetie on my favorites but they are all fantastic! super job banjo!
kim
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Apr 25, 2005 14:07:50 GMT -5
Post by Alice on Apr 25, 2005 14:07:50 GMT -5
Great work Banjo
That green goldstone looks an awful like a litte rock I got in with my emeralds. It has very shiney small specks of green here and there.
I thought it just might be a chunk of matrix with little bits of emeralds. But now that I see your green goldstone, I'm wondering if thats what that little rock might be (it's not very big... maybe 1 cm long)
Thanks for posting up those pictures Banjo
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phoenix1647
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2013
Posts: 186
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Apr 25, 2005 14:26:39 GMT -5
Post by phoenix1647 on Apr 25, 2005 14:26:39 GMT -5
gee Banjo..now I want one like that too. Wonder if the wife will let me get one of those instead of food and other needed items...
Pho
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Apr 25, 2005 15:01:04 GMT -5
Post by krazydiamond on Apr 25, 2005 15:01:04 GMT -5
way to go, Banjo!! awesome cabs! you did all those in 5 hours?? wow! yepper, you will get hours and hours of enjoyment out of that little baby.
KD
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Apr 25, 2005 15:03:20 GMT -5
Post by hermatite on Apr 25, 2005 15:03:20 GMT -5
oo la...beautiful cabs indeed. But I don't think I could handle that machine...It's like everything my mother ever warned me about...fast, big and a lot to handle (okay she was talking about men, but you get the picture! I'm glad it's in safe hands.
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ArkieRockhound
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since February 2005
Posts: 870
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Apr 25, 2005 15:29:13 GMT -5
Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 25, 2005 15:29:13 GMT -5
What a great piece of equipment. I'm so envious. I'm just getting started and I want it all! Your cabs are just fabulous! I can't wait to get my saw and start cutting.
Trish
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2003
Posts: 1,115
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Apr 25, 2005 16:31:18 GMT -5
Post by Banjocreek on Apr 25, 2005 16:31:18 GMT -5
I don't know if John will own up to it but "BearCreek' had a big influence on me. It was from 'his' recommendation.
Oh yeah, he twisted my arm, and I tried to fight, but it was no use.
Tweet- I start with what ever strikes my fancy, if it's bumpy, I smooth it.
KD- It is amazing how much work this machine will do. I think it is part due to these Resin-Bond Diamond wheels. They are very fast, even at the 1200 grit size. I think you can do one cab well in 30min-45 min. Starting with a pre-form.
Using a 10x lupe they look great. I surprise myself even.
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Apr 25, 2005 18:29:07 GMT -5
Post by sandsman1 on Apr 25, 2005 18:29:07 GMT -5
dam banjo you gotta be lovin that beauty very cool machine-- now you work everyday from what time to what time ? dont get nervous if you come home and the machines warm i read somewear that they keep themselves warm that way hahaha,, its not like i was over there useinit wile you was at work or nuttin,, those cabs are lookin great man very nice job-------ENJOY
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Rose
Cave Dweller 
Member since November 2004
Posts: 875
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Apr 26, 2005 2:40:14 GMT -5
Post by Rose on Apr 26, 2005 2:40:14 GMT -5
Wow cool toy - I want one !!!!
The cabs are great - that Green goldstone is lovely
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Terry664
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2005
Posts: 1,146
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Apr 26, 2005 6:27:05 GMT -5
Post by Terry664 on Apr 26, 2005 6:27:05 GMT -5
WOW fantastic job! Love that machine, I have looked at those a couple of times, but I have to get saw first, and that will take a while, plus I have to decide if I like tumbling first, haha. Great job.
Terry
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Apr 26, 2005 8:25:07 GMT -5
Post by connrock on Apr 26, 2005 8:25:07 GMT -5
Well Banjo you're cookin now !!Your cabs are very well done with a very nice shine to them!
Great work,,,,,Great machine!!
I wish you all the luck in the world with it and many hours of enjoyment!
Tom
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Apr 26, 2005 9:21:16 GMT -5
Post by creativeminded on Apr 26, 2005 9:21:16 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs, looks like you are having alot of fun with your new toy.
Tami
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stefan
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2005
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Apr 27, 2005 14:04:29 GMT -5
Post by stefan on Apr 27, 2005 14:04:29 GMT -5
NICE--- I was thrilled to just get some Diamond Burrs- I drilled until 10:00 PM on Saturday (my bedtime is 9:00) I drilled for over 8 hours and when I got up to bed the wife was sound asleep and I had to wait til morning to show her all the Holes I MADE!
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2003
Posts: 1,115
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Apr 27, 2005 15:06:44 GMT -5
Post by Banjocreek on Apr 27, 2005 15:06:44 GMT -5
Yes- It is an addiction.
It's always "Just one more."
I get started shaping and then wonder how deep the scratches might be, then "Oh that looks good with a matte shine, I wonder if Tin Oxide will polish it". So it goes to the wee hours of the morning and I feel like I could fall asleep at work the next day.
Too many nights of that and I feel like I was out on a 'binge'.
But thanks to this forum I get to post the stuff I'm doing and I appreciate the feed back from all my friends ;D
-Banjo
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Apr 29, 2005 0:43:32 GMT -5
Post by stoner on Apr 29, 2005 0:43:32 GMT -5
Hey Banjo. Very cool machine. And some awesome cabs too. I guess there's no stopping you now.  I see 2 grinding wheels, are the rest Nova wheels? Do those wheels that come stock with the machine? And now, how about that saw? Still waitin'? Ed |
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2003
Posts: 1,115
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Apr 29, 2005 14:13:32 GMT -5
Post by Banjocreek on Apr 29, 2005 14:13:32 GMT -5
All the wheels you see are stock. 2 diamond wheels 80 and 220. the other 4 are Nova wheels. and Yes, I'm still waiting for the saw from Lortone. Each day brings me closer, but I ordered it in February.  -Banjo |
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I see 2 grinding wheels, are the rest Nova wheels? Do those wheels that come stock with the machine?
