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hummingbirdstones2 In Memoriam Vince A., 1958-2023 Member since August 2018 Posts: 1,461	Native copper Jan 8, 2021 18:20:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 8, 2021 18:20:06 GMT -5 Oh, yeah. That's a mighty fine "reject" you got there. A 55 gallon drum full of those would be great.
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Native copper Jan 27, 2021 22:25:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Jan 27, 2021 22:25:33 GMT -5 Wow! those are really nice! Fran

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,998	Native copper Jan 28, 2021 14:00:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2021 14:00:41 GMT -5 drooling I see some nice cabs.

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Jan 28, 2021 14:47:41 GMT -5 @jadedvision said:

Jan 28, 2021 14:00:41 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

I see some nice cabs.

I’m going to give it a try, the rock looks really stable. Not sure about oxidation and I’m wondering if a sealer of some sort would prevent that from happening. Do you have any advice on ways to prevent oxidation on copper?

I've had a lot of copper bearing stones. They don't really turn green as fast as you would think. A good polishing cloth - like the Sunshine cloth- has tarnish retardant built in. I have some very old copper wraps that have never gotten green using the cloth.

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,998	Native copper Jan 28, 2021 15:21:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2021 15:21:06 GMT -5 I have cabbed copper and silver as I would any cab. eta Tag @jadedvision
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@jadevision - we have also cut native copper from Arizona and Michigan just like any other stone.

The copper will feel a little more "grabby" on the wheels than the surrounding matrix, but that just lets you know when you're on it. You'll see after the first few passes what parts might want a lighter touch.

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