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New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 13, 2020 20:05:06 GMT -5 Fossilman, RickB, and 9 more like this

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Post by gemfeller on Aug 13, 2020 20:05:06 GMT -5

I recently acquired a small stash of nicely-patterned Willow Creek Jasper. The slabs are unusually thick and the shapes are such that it's difficult to make fancy cuts without ruining the patterns. This stuff is HARD! It really takes some effort to shape thick slabs into cabs. Anyhow I've mostly been working with it lately, along with a bit of Morgan Hill at the end. Thanks for looking.

Willow Cushion

Willow Fancy Shape

Tabular Cut

Modified Pear Freeform

Fancy Tab Cut

Modified Keystone

Morgan Hill Pear

socalagatehound has rocks in the head Rocks in the head Member since July 2013 Posts: 681	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 13, 2020 20:15:39 GMT -5 gemfeller and hummingbirdstones like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by socalagatehound on Aug 13, 2020 20:15:39 GMT -5 Those are all SWEET!!! The cuts and polish are killer. Nice work!! I love Willow Creek. Craig
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jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,436	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 13, 2020 20:16:14 GMT -5 gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Aug 13, 2020 20:16:14 GMT -5 Well, all the effort really paid off! Those look so beautiful! Fantastic job on all of these!
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New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 13, 2020 20:57:55 GMT -5 gemfeller likes this

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 13, 2020 20:57:55 GMT -5

That is some really sweet Willow Creek, Rick. The cabs are all beautiful. The MH is a stunner, too!

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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,018	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 14, 2020 8:31:07 GMT -5 gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Aug 14, 2020 8:31:07 GMT -5 One of my top 5 stones. Love it! Nice work, as always.

oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 14, 2020 8:42:06 GMT -5 via mobile gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Aug 14, 2020 8:42:06 GMT -5 Beautiful work, as always! I especially love the fancy tab cut one!
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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 14, 2020 9:27:01 GMT -5 gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Aug 14, 2020 9:27:01 GMT -5 Very, very nice!
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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 14, 2020 9:30:00 GMT -5 via mobile gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2020 9:30:00 GMT -5 Very nice to see Some killer willows!

mohs In Memoriam RIP mohstly Member since January 2009 Posts: 19,412	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 14, 2020 15:30:23 GMT -5 gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mohs on Aug 14, 2020 15:30:23 GMT -5 fine polishing rick dig the tab with arrowing point never seen that cut before
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lpl has rocks in the head Member since December 2017 Posts: 748	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 14, 2020 18:40:20 GMT -5 gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lpl on Aug 14, 2020 18:40:20 GMT -5 Wow, wow, wow! Those are all stunning!
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hummingbirdstones2 In Memoriam Vince A., 1958-2023 Member since August 2018 Posts: 1,461	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 14, 2020 20:35:49 GMT -5 gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Aug 14, 2020 20:35:49 GMT -5 Thanks for showing us all the great Willow Creek cabs. Great shapes and proportions!
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opalpyrexia driving up their electric bill Member since February 2017 Posts: 2,758	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 14, 2020 21:31:20 GMT -5 gemfeller likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by opalpyrexia on Aug 14, 2020 21:31:20 GMT -5 Very pretty cabs, Rick! My favorite is the fancy tab cab, both for its unusual shape and the dramatic depth of its landscape picture.
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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	New (Mostly) Willow Creek Cabs - Pic Heavy Aug 15, 2020 10:28:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Aug 15, 2020 10:28:58 GMT -5 Beauties, one and all !!!
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