dreamrocks
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Post by dreamrocks on Sept 10, 2024 13:18:08 GMT -5
Bland diet?  Yup looks like a sticks only diet! With no greens |
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Post by liveoak on Sept 11, 2024 10:28:16 GMT -5
Thought I'd show my recent coprolite cab, as well as share a tip I used, to try and limit undercutting. Truth be told, I was a little hesitant to jump on the coprolite cab wagon, when I've read about the undercutting problems that can surface. But I have these fine slabs from Randy, and I wouldn't want them to languish, unappreciated.
My first cab (not shown) indeed had the undercutting problem, so I thought I'd try something different. Before cutting my pre-form out, I stabilized it with a thinned epoxy. It's my go-to method, usually for crumbly and fractured stones, but I figure it couldn't hurt & maybe it would help the undercutting. My recipe here: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/post/1252495Well, it seemed to work, so much so that I'm thinking to take my test further, & re-visit my first cab which is already ground into an oval. I'm wondering if I stabilized it now, & then move onto pre-polish & polish, it will also limit the undercutting ? We shall see. I will report back one way or another.
Patty
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Sept 11, 2024 10:56:22 GMT -5
I've only seen one other coprolite cab so beautiful and it was made by Alex agatewhisperer |
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Post by RickB on Sept 11, 2024 11:00:21 GMT -5
Thought I'd show my recent coprolite cab, as well as share a tip I used, to try and limit undercutting. Truth be told, I was a little hesitant to jump on the coprolite cab wagon, when I've read about the undercutting problems that can surface. But I have these fine slabs from Randy, and I wouldn't want them to languish, unappreciated.
My first cab (not shown) indeed had the undercutting problem, so I thought I'd try something different. Before cutting my pre-form out, I stabilized it with a thinned epoxy. It's my go-to method, usually for crumbly and fractured stones, but I figure it couldn't hurt & maybe it would help the undercutting. My recipe here: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/post/1252495Well, it seemed to work, so much so that I'm thinking to take my test further, & re-visit my first cab which is already ground into an oval. I'm wondering if I stabilized it now, & then move onto pre-polish & polish, it will also limit the undercutting ? We shall see. I will report back one way or another.
Patty
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Post by agatewhisperer on Sept 11, 2024 12:44:38 GMT -5
I've only seen one other coprolite cab so beautiful and it was made by Alex agatewhispererRandy's just trying to make me blush 😊. That's a great cab liveoak. I definitely also have the undercutting problems so may need to try out your technique! |
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Post by liveoak on Sept 11, 2024 13:28:02 GMT -5
Thanks, guys 
Patty
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Post by 1dave on Sept 11, 2024 22:47:32 GMT -5
Thanks, guys Patty
It's your nature to always do a great job. |
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Post by liveoak on Sept 12, 2024 7:28:37 GMT -5
It's your nature to always do a great job. Thanks, Dave, But I think it might be, that it's, in my nature, to TRY and do a great job.
Not always succeeding, but hopefully enjoying trying.
Patty
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Post by 1dave on Sept 12, 2024 8:31:08 GMT -5
It's your nature to always do a great job. Thanks, Dave, But I think it might be, that it's, in my nature, to TRY and do a great job.
Not always succeeding, but hopefully enjoying trying. Patty
You do far better than most of us! |
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Post by liveoak on Sept 12, 2024 9:22:43 GMT -5
I don't think so ! But, Thanks for your kindness, Dave Patty
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Sept 15, 2024 10:40:51 GMT -5
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Post by liveoak on Sept 15, 2024 11:16:53 GMT -5
Looks like druzy channels !
Patty
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Post by 1dave on Sept 15, 2024 12:25:41 GMT -5
Those may be Celestite Crystals.  |
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Post by RWA3006 on Sept 17, 2024 6:54:31 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Sept 17, 2024 9:47:33 GMT -5
These latest are all coming from a blue area?
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Sept 17, 2024 10:20:39 GMT -5
These latest are all coming from a blue area? Nope, they are found along side others that are very different. There could be a million years between them though. |
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Post by RWA3006 on Sept 24, 2024 6:57:43 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Sept 24, 2024 8:25:02 GMT -5
It looks like a limb section broke apart.
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Post by chris1956 on Sept 24, 2024 8:31:06 GMT -5
Nice one! Like the pattern.
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Sept 24, 2024 19:41:02 GMT -5
It looks like a limb section broke apart. It sure does. I also wonder if it could be the remnants of two side by side to each other? |
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Maybe you can post some pictures here