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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 7, 2021 22:33:07 GMT -5
Oh boy, this contest sounds like it's gonna' be fun.
Robin already inspired me to start one for this month, and now it's already getting "interesting".
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Post by NDK on Jan 7, 2021 23:43:06 GMT -5
LMAO & normally I'm the one that needs to be reminded 🤣 Now to be fair Tommy just announced the contest and you and I were out attempting to catch fish all weekend 
I'll still get er done before you 
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Post by Tommy on Jan 8, 2021 13:53:16 GMT -5
I've got three packs of rough preforms made up. Two of them are spoken for - one remains. I'd like to give it to someone who is new and maybe is on the fence about joining the contest for the first time. If unclaimed after a few days then I'll open it up for general grabs. All three packs are randomly sealed so I don't know who will get which one. The third pack was not spoken for so I'm opening it up for first comesies. Claim it here then send me a PM with your address. |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 10, 2021 13:45:07 GMT -5
Well my BC picture stone was a disaster. Not sure if I just had a crappy slab or if its normally really pitty.
The blue/white in it is however extremely beautiful
One day ill get some more.
Time to choose another
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2021 14:29:04 GMT -5
Well my BC picture stone was a disaster. Not sure if I just had a crappy slab or if its normally really pitty. The blue/white in it is however extremely beautiful One day ill get some more. Time to choose another
I've some pitty stuff, too.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 10, 2021 15:59:56 GMT -5
Well my BC picture stone was a disaster. Not sure if I just had a crappy slab or if its normally really pitty. The blue/white in it is however extremely beautiful One day ill get some more. Time to choose another I feel ya, Ali. I started a Turkish dendritic opal yesterday and pits showed up that I can't grind out. 
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Post by Tommy on Jan 10, 2021 16:20:40 GMT -5
Well my BC picture stone was a disaster. Not sure if I just had a crappy slab or if its normally really pitty. The blue/white in it is however extremely beautiful One day ill get some more. Time to choose another It's one of the most difficult materials to work with in my opinion/experience. It's almost a given that the surface is going to go to crap after a while - and it seems very susceptible to over-polishing/orange-peeling. To make matters worse, I've got a giant slab of it that's a half inch thick. To make cabs from it I have to trim out a pre-form sized piece then turn it sideways and biscuit cut it. Needless to say I don't mess with it a whole lot  |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 10, 2021 16:35:31 GMT -5
I started with a little larger than a 50 cent piece and by the time I said screw this, I was down to a dime. Its pretty and is gonna look good in a ring but the whole "scene" is gone. I was really disappointed. greig I hope yours turns out better |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 11, 2021 9:30:13 GMT -5
Great way to start us off!
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 11, 2021 22:19:02 GMT -5
Ok here is my entry - I believe this is Burro Creek by way of drocknut. I hope it fits the winter color theme ok. of jot lemme know and will come up with something else to enter. the shape had to be adjusted a bit bc of some real soft spots I ran into when grinding. roughly 45mm x 25mm.    |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 12, 2021 10:23:44 GMT -5
The color of that is beautiful
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 12, 2021 11:48:33 GMT -5
The color of that is beautiful thanks! I think it looks better in hand too. had difficult time getting accurate photo of it. |
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Post by Tommy on Jan 12, 2021 12:01:44 GMT -5
Ok here is my entry - I believe this is Burro Creek by way of drocknut. I hope it fits the winter color theme ok. of jot lemme know and will come up with something else to enter. the shape had to be adjusted a bit bc of some real soft spots I ran into when grinding. roughly 45mm x 25mm. Brrr... looks wintery to me. Beautiful cab! |
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Post by Tommy on Jan 12, 2021 12:02:30 GMT -5
I have a preform picked out but my machines are still blocked with the carnage of a wood working project - I'm doing a light remodel on our guest bathroom including upgrading the construction grade vanity with new shaker style drawer fronts and doors. I'm painting the room today and hoping to do the floors tomorrow and have it finished by this weekend ... so things are looking up.
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 12, 2021 12:26:50 GMT -5
Ok here is my entry - I believe this is Burro Creek by way of drocknut. I hope it fits the winter color theme ok. of jot lemme know and will come up with something else to enter. the shape had to be adjusted a bit bc of some real soft spots I ran into when grinding. roughly 45mm x 25mm. Brrr... looks wintery to me. Beautiful cab! thanks! |
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Post by drocknut on Jan 14, 2021 11:59:08 GMT -5
Ok here is my entry - I believe this is Burro Creek by way of drocknut. I hope it fits the winter color theme ok. of jot lemme know and will come up with something else to enter. the shape had to be adjusted a bit bc of some real soft spots I ran into when grinding. roughly 45mm x 25mm. Yes that is indeed Burro Creek purple. You did an awesome job on that cab. Some of that material does have some soft spots in with the agate so it can be hard to work. Beautiful cab. I know who I'm pulling for to win now..;-) |
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jan 14, 2021 15:24:45 GMT -5
Ok here is my entry - I believe this is Burro Creek by way of drocknut. I hope it fits the winter color theme ok. of jot lemme know and will come up with something else to enter. the shape had to be adjusted a bit bc of some real soft spots I ran into when grinding. roughly 45mm x 25mm. Yes that is indeed Burro Creek purple. You did an awesome job on that cab. Some of that material does have some soft spots in with the agate so it can be hard to work. Beautiful cab. I know who I'm pulling for to win now..;-) thank you! i really like that material so I'll be on the lookout for future sales of yours! |
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Post by roy on Jan 15, 2021 11:05:31 GMT -5
this one is going to be good awesome choice ERIC
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 16, 2021 2:21:24 GMT -5
I just got my package from Tommy in the mail earlier today. I've already taken pics, cutout four preforms, shaped them on the grinding disk, and dopped them... I'll be making the four and then choose whichever one is the "coldest" for the contest!  Some really awesome material Tommy! Thank you so much...I'll do everything I can not to botch any of them! LOL |
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Post by drocknut on Jan 16, 2021 10:55:02 GMT -5
Yes that is indeed Burro Creek purple. You did an awesome job on that cab. Some of that material does have some soft spots in with the agate so it can be hard to work. Beautiful cab. I know who I'm pulling for to win now..;-) thank you! i really like that material so I'll be on the lookout for future sales of yours! I will have some more boxes of slab and slabettes starting in February. Thanks for buying from me, glad you are a happy customer. Good luck on the contest. |
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