nik
spending too much on rocks
Member since May 2019
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Post by nik on Apr 27, 2020 2:47:57 GMT -5
I finally got some free time to do a bit of cabbing, and try out the new polishing machine.  IMG_20200427_171134 by nik1924, on Flickr Noreena  IMG_20200427_171027 by nik1924, on Flickr Unknown plume agate with a nice magnetite band  IMG_20200427_170955 by nik1924, on Flickr Wyoming jade, I still need to grind and polish the centers of the two rings.  IMG_20200427_170930 by nik1924, on Flickr  IMG_20200427_170747 by nik1924, on Flickr tiger iron  IMG_20200427_170728 by nik1924, on Flickr Turkish stick agate  IMG_20200427_170609 by nik1924, on Flickr  IMG_20200427_170551 by nik1924, on Flickr backlit, pardon the lens flare  IMG_20200427_170213 by nik1924, on Flickr  IMG_20200427_170137 by nik1924, on Flickr |
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Post by fernwood on Apr 27, 2020 4:33:39 GMT -5
I would say the new machine is working well, as is the operator. Those are beautiful.
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nik
spending too much on rocks
Member since May 2019
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Post by nik on Apr 27, 2020 5:12:36 GMT -5
Thanks. I am still adjusting to using diamond abrasives throughout the process. It seems like the 8000 grit diamond paste on a resin belt is really making a big difference.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 27, 2020 6:00:56 GMT -5
Those look nice- great job on the polishes. Even the noreena have a shine.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 27, 2020 8:10:25 GMT -5
Beautiful stones! You must be really liking the new machine.
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Post by knave on Apr 27, 2020 8:55:53 GMT -5
Busy for sure!
I couldn’t make the circles here, to many kids like fruit loops. Lol
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Post by knave on Apr 27, 2020 8:57:15 GMT -5
That Turkish Stick with the K in it!!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 27, 2020 9:00:16 GMT -5
I'm impressed with your high shine on the noreena cabs, and your Turkish stick cabs are exceptional.
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Post by miket on Apr 27, 2020 9:41:05 GMT -5
Beautiful work, thanks for sharing!
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nik
spending too much on rocks
Member since May 2019
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Post by nik on Apr 27, 2020 17:46:35 GMT -5
Thanks again everybody, it felt good to finally get back to the wheels. I keep hearing that noreena is difficult to polish, but I can't say that I did anything special to it. Just the standard progression from 80 to 3000, then 8000 on a resin belt/expando, and finish with 14000 on treated canvas.
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Post by RocksInNJ on Apr 28, 2020 18:22:54 GMT -5
Those all look terrific and the green Lifesavers are cool.
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Post by drocknut on Apr 28, 2020 20:51:42 GMT -5
Great job on all of them.
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
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Post by zarguy on Apr 29, 2020 0:24:33 GMT -5
Round cabs are hard for me to get the shape perfect.
You've got it down!
Lynn
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Post by lpl on Apr 30, 2020 15:36:13 GMT -5
Those noreena cabs are way shiny, great job on those. As well as all of the others 😉
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oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2019
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Apr 30, 2020 16:25:56 GMT -5
Like many have said previously..wonderful cabs! The Turkish stick agate is superb and those noreena are excellent!
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Post by knave on Apr 30, 2020 16:52:36 GMT -5
Like many have said previously..wonderful cabs! The Turkish stick agate is superb and those noreena are excellent! The “K” Turkish Stick agate cabochon is coming to see me.  |
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nik
spending too much on rocks
Member since May 2019
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Post by nik on Apr 30, 2020 17:34:21 GMT -5
Like many have said previously..wonderful cabs! The Turkish stick agate is superb and those noreena are excellent! The “K” Turkish Stick agate cabochon is coming to see me.  It will be starting the journey shortly |
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