EricD
Cave Dweller 
High in the Mountains
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Post by EricD on Mar 19, 2020 12:30:38 GMT -5
Hey guys 'n' gals! I decided to get into groove wrapping. Here's my first practice on an unpolished stone: 
I got a little more confident and better at cutting the groove at the right depth. 2nd one:  
And 3rd: 
Thanks for lookin'! Have a nice day!  |
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Post by miket on Mar 19, 2020 12:36:20 GMT -5
Fantastic.
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Mar 19, 2020 12:41:34 GMT -5
Those look great! Keep it up!
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Post by MsAli on Mar 19, 2020 12:53:24 GMT -5
The Montana is fantastic
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rockstock
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockstock on Mar 19, 2020 12:59:54 GMT -5
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Post by aDave on Mar 19, 2020 13:24:28 GMT -5
Nice. What are you using to cut the groove?
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 19, 2020 13:52:02 GMT -5
To my eye it looks like you've mastered it!
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EricD
Cave Dweller
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Post by EricD on Mar 19, 2020 14:07:16 GMT -5
Nice. What are you using to cut the groove? I procured an older Inland Wiz glass grinder/router on ebay for $63 and attached a small container lid to the deck for a depth guide. The guide doesn't make it a foolproof groove, but it does give me an idea of when I'm getting close to the right depth.
Thanks for all the nice comments  |
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Mar 19, 2020 14:09:15 GMT -5
To my eye it looks like you've mastered it! Fuzzy pictures will do that! lol I'm getting better with each one though  |
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Post by mohs on Mar 19, 2020 14:44:59 GMT -5
right on Eric
groov'n into the the future !
that Montana round the corner
really fine !
that Wiz rocks
i have a Gryphon
keep on zipp'n!
EdMo
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Post by knave on Mar 19, 2020 14:49:44 GMT -5
That rag with the Montana is super classy. Great job man.
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Mar 19, 2020 14:54:56 GMT -5
That rag with the Montana is super classy. Great job man. Mechanics don't need TP, paper towels, towels, dish cloths, anti-scratch work surfaces, or even napkins! We've got rags! (I'm sure I left out other uses besides mops)  |
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Post by aDave on Mar 19, 2020 15:14:16 GMT -5
Nice. What are you using to cut the groove? I procured an older Inland Wiz glass grinder/router on ebay for $63 and attached a small container lid to the deck for a depth guide. The guide doesn't make it a foolproof groove, but it does give me an idea of when I'm getting close to the right depth. Looks like a good find. I was wondering if you were using a glass grinder or not. Have fun with it. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 19, 2020 18:31:33 GMT -5
Awesome work, EricD. A couple of wraps and you're already proficient! |
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Post by Pat on Mar 19, 2020 18:43:53 GMT -5
Groovy!!
Thanks!
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Post by RocksInNJ on Mar 19, 2020 19:33:28 GMT -5
Fantastic first run bro. You mastered that in no time. Great job!
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Post by oregon on Mar 20, 2020 1:11:52 GMT -5
I procured an older Inland Wiz glass grinder/router on ebay for $63 and attached a small container lid to the deck for a depth guide. The guide doesn't make it a foolproof groove, but it does give me an idea of when I'm getting close to the right depth.
if you have a 3D printer, or lathe, you can make a bushing that sits on top of the cutter to give you the proper depth... 2c. |
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Post by fernwood on Mar 20, 2020 3:52:44 GMT -5
Those are great. Love the Montana.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 20, 2020 7:59:57 GMT -5
Great job- each one is really good from start to finish. |
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oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Mar 20, 2020 9:25:46 GMT -5
Excellent work, sir! Personally, have always liked the clean, simplistic look achieved with groove wraps. And not sure I have the eye for wire wrapping so have wanted to learn how to do groove wraps for a while. Doubt I would be able to master it in 2 tries like you have tho. Great job!
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