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Post by roy on Nov 24, 2020 11:44:25 GMT -5
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Post by Peruano on Nov 24, 2020 15:32:18 GMT -5
Nice. I bet that window in the top of the cover will not stay that clean for long. When the grunge gets so thick that the window is not of use in viewing the blade, I conclude that its time to change the oil. Its a real good measure of how much particulate matter is in the oil. Enjoy the saw.
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 24, 2020 22:28:18 GMT -5
Way to go! I'm glad all went well on this one! And that slab looks beautiful as well! It's a great "supporting actor" in these pictures!  |
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Post by Mel on Nov 24, 2020 22:31:08 GMT -5
Wow, that saw looks great! What kind of rock did you cut? It's gorgeous.
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Post by stephan on Nov 24, 2020 22:43:02 GMT -5
Mel that is what is known as one friggin’ amazing piece of Ocean jasper
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Post by Mel on Nov 24, 2020 23:12:03 GMT -5
stephan - Thank you!! I've seen small pieces (like tumbler size) but never anything that impressive (or the innards). Wow. One more to put on my acquisition list....
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Post by stephan on Nov 24, 2020 23:21:09 GMT -5
stephan - Thank you!! I've seen small pieces (like tumbler size) but never anything that impressive (or the innards). Wow. One more to put on my acquisition list.... Better get a second job if you want material like that.  I think the deposit is dug out, and lots of sellers seem to think they’re selling gold. Crazy prices on Etsy, eBay and amazon for slabs that are nowhere near that quality. There is a material called Indonesian river jasper that looks similar, and is generally better priced, but is also starting to come up. |
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Post by Mel on Nov 24, 2020 23:40:25 GMT -5
stephan - Thank you!! I've seen small pieces (like tumbler size) but never anything that impressive (or the innards). Wow. One more to put on my acquisition list.... Better get a second job if you want material like that.  I think the deposit is dug out, and lots of sellers seem to think they’re selling gold. Crazy prices on Etsy, eBay and amazon for slabs that are nowhere near that quality. There is a material called Indonesian river jasper that looks similar, and is generally better priced, but is also starting to come up. Frick. Now you tell me. I've got some small rough but that is....wow. |
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Post by stephan on Nov 24, 2020 23:42:21 GMT -5
Better get a second job if you want material like that. I think the deposit is dug out, and lots of sellers seem to think they’re selling gold. Crazy prices on Etsy, eBay and amazon for slabs that are nowhere near that quality. There is a material called Indonesian river jasper that looks similar, and is generally better priced, but is also starting to come up. Frick. Now you tell me. I've got some small rough but that is....wow. Tell me about it. I dream of having a slab like that.... |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 25, 2020 10:33:29 GMT -5
Nice looking saw, roy and REALLY nice slabs of OJ!  |
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Post by roy on Nov 25, 2020 11:24:50 GMT -5
Wow, that saw looks great! What kind of rock did you cut? It's gorgeous. its often sold as ocean jasper but the truth is it is called river jasper and comes from Indonesia |
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Post by roy on Nov 25, 2020 11:26:31 GMT -5
Frick. Now you tell me. I've got some small rough but that is....wow. Tell me about it. I dream of having a slab like that.... well dream no more i have plenty to sell lol and the price is that of mid grade oj |
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Post by stephan on Nov 25, 2020 11:35:11 GMT -5
Wow, that saw looks great! What kind of rock did you cut? It's gorgeous. its often sold as ocean jasper but the truth is it is called river jasper and comes from Indonesia D'oh!... LOL! Like I said, they can look very similar.  Good thing Roy is one of the honest guys. When I first saw the Indonesian material (years ago, at the Valley Springs Pow-Wow), the seller warned that a lot of it was being sold as OJ. Gotta wonder, how much more of that stuff is yet to be discovered on islands along the Ring of Fire. Kind of like PJ being found all along our West Coast. |
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First cut on rebuilt saw by Roy Kessell, on Flickr
First cut on rebuilt saw by Roy Kessell, on Flickr
First cut on rebuilt saw by Roy Kessell, on Flickr
First cut on rebuilt saw by Roy Kessell, on Flickr
