RedwoodRocks
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Jun 27, 2005 0:28:30 GMT -5
Hi All, I have been lurking lately.... too tired to comment on anything. In fact, I was so tired/stressed lately that all four tumblers have been silent. I was wondering if depression was setting in or something. Actually, it was just work, which has been a royal pain. But, I finished up the latest project. I recently purchased a 24" saw. Had to drive 150 miles to pick it up. The saw was mostly rebuilt and painted, but not fully assembled. Some parts had to be taken off to install other parts. In another week or so (and some more - make that lots of, oil), I should be cutting some big rocks!   I also finished a batch last weekend and finally got around to taking some pics - This is a mixed bag. I used my usual formula Coarse - until happy with the shape 120 - one week 500 - one week tripoli - one week Cerium oxide - one week. Actually, I substituted 1000 grit with the tripoli. I think the tripoli give a better shine than the 1000 grit. The first pic is of some unakite aka vomit stone  This is Koi Jasper  A mixed bag of aventurine, botswana agates and sunset jasper  Some odds ands ends  Autumn Jaspers  ![]() [/img] ![]() [/img] |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 27, 2005 5:54:03 GMT -5
cal that saw is fantastic and those tumbled rocks too. you are going to be in cutting heaven soon. take some pics!
kim
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Post by Alice on Jun 27, 2005 6:28:31 GMT -5
Great job on those rocks!
I especially like the botswana
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Debs
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Debs on Jun 27, 2005 7:21:18 GMT -5
Congrats on the new saw! I think they all turned out great. I really like the unakite and koi! I understand about how work can make you feel sometimes. Its great to have outlets like this to help with the stress of life. Sometimes, I just think of work as a hobby that pays for the things I really love to do! Try not to let it bother you too much. Maybe its time for a little R and R!!! And there is a long weekend coming up. Thank God!!! Less time to work more time to play, play and play!!!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 27, 2005 7:21:51 GMT -5
Nice Saw- Rebuilt huh? looks to be in pretty good shape!!!! Rocks turned out great also! Oh and don't let that depression set in- wastes too much valuable rock time!
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lotarocks45
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by lotarocks45 on Jun 27, 2005 22:05:30 GMT -5
now thats a saw i thought i was doing pretty good with my purchase
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Jun 27, 2005 22:30:41 GMT -5
Looks alot like my used saw. Hubby is putting castor wheels on it so it will be alot easier to move around the garage. Hopefully, he will get this done soon, as I have been waiting forever it seems to find one, let alone try it out!
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jun 27, 2005 22:41:07 GMT -5
Where does one obtain Botswana agate? S
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Terry664
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Post by Terry664 on Jun 28, 2005 5:56:39 GMT -5
Beautiful rocks, great saw. I hope you can relax cutting and polishing rocks, and forget the stress.
Terry
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Post by Cher on Jun 28, 2005 7:44:34 GMT -5
Cal, good buy on the saw, I hope it works as good as it looks. Those polished stones are awesome, love the Botswana agates and adventurine. Oh heck I like them all! Take care Cal, don't let work get you down too much, hope your barrels are rolling again. And yeah, take pics, want to see how big of a rock you cut with that baby. That is toooo cooool!
Cher
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 28, 2005 9:14:40 GMT -5
NM rocks- Botswana agate is availabel at the Gem Shop on occasion (I think they are out right now) I've also seen it come up on Ebay- I have a local shop that carries it when they can (bit expensive but nice stuff).
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Jun 28, 2005 16:32:02 GMT -5
Nice little trim Saw! Love that Koi Jasper
csroc
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 28, 2005 17:06:00 GMT -5
hey cal very nice saw man it looks new ---the stones look great also but i cant get past that saw hahaha
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 28, 2005 18:30:19 GMT -5
;)good to see you posting and not just lurking, Cal. that saw is awesome! ;D
the shine on that autumn jasper is pretty cool too, i finally got some to shine like that after trying all sorts of things.
do you have anymore of that stichtite (sp?) or did you sell it all? it didn't shine when tumbled, but it shapes and grinds nicely.
sorry to hear work is getting you down, hope you are feeling better soon,
KD
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RedwoodRocks
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Jun 29, 2005 0:59:52 GMT -5
Thanks all for both the comments about the rocks, saws and work!
The saw has a stamping on the arbor housing
"5-28-59", which if true makes it older than me LOL. One item this saw doesn't have is an automatic shutoff. I am going to hook up an automatic shutoff, like the Lortones!
KD, the Autumn Jaspers are a bugger to get to polish. I may try some other polish besides cerium oxide to get a better polish. I did notice that some of the Autumn Jaspers that have soft spots that probably won't take a polish! The one with the stripes/banded is pretty translucent when held up to the light. I tried to take a picture, but either my hand was shaking too much or I missed most of the rock. Yes, I have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time!
I do have some the stichtite left, send me a PM. You are right about the stichtite being soft stuff. I just touched a piece to the grinder and it ground away very easily, easier than opal.
Thanks again,
Cal
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RedwoodRocks
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Jun 29, 2005 1:03:21 GMT -5
Debs,
If you can talk your hubby into putting castors on the saw, go for it. I am not sure how I would move this thing without the wheels.
The two front wheels do lock up. I haven't turned it on or cut any rocks yet, so I don't know if the vibrations will cause the saw to "walk around". If the saw does too much walking, I'll block the wheels. Just what I need - being chased by the saw!
Cal
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Post by nepherite on Jun 29, 2005 1:34:20 GMT -5
Nice Saw, you can really slice up some boulders with that baby !
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Post by puppie96 on Jun 29, 2005 3:07:23 GMT -5
Those are really beautiful. What a great variety.
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