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Post by miket on Feb 4, 2021 12:35:45 GMT -5
So I decided that there was some material that I wanted to work and took the plunge and ordered these slabs. They just got here... Larimar, 2 Pietersite slabs and a nice big hunk of Palm Root. Can't wait to get started on these! Thanks for looking.
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Post by agatewhisperer on Feb 4, 2021 14:38:03 GMT -5
Can't wait to see what you make! Looks like some nice material.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 4, 2021 15:50:16 GMT -5
Looks promising, Mike. You'll need all your skilz for that Larimar. It's a bear to cab. The pietersite looks nice. Should cab up nicely. Palmroot is always nice.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 4, 2021 15:54:46 GMT -5
I thought you were gonna say you splurged on a machine.
Larimar is a challenge
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Post by Pat on Feb 4, 2021 16:07:41 GMT -5
Wow!! I love the chaos that is pietersite!
The larimar is heavenly!
Palm root is always eye catching.
Thanks
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Post by miket on Feb 4, 2021 16:26:35 GMT -5
Looks promising, Mike. You'll need all your skilz for that Larimar. It's a bear to cab. The pietersite looks nice. Should cab up nicely. Palmroot is always nice. I probably should have done my research with the Larimar. I'm not very good with softer material and may want to pass it along to someone- I just liked the blue!  The other slabs should produce some nice cabs, hopefully...
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Post by miket on Feb 4, 2021 16:27:43 GMT -5
I thought you were gonna say you splurged on a machine. Larimar is a challenge No, not yet. I've been tempted, though. I have, however, started purchasing some wheels...
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 4, 2021 16:33:04 GMT -5
Mike, I'm going to do both of us a favor. I'm not going to mention any of this to my wife...that way when I place my own order of Pietersite and Palm Root and they show up at my house in the near future, she won't be trying to blame you for putting me up to it! She'll never let us go out and play in the rocks together! LOL Those are gorgeous! I can't wait to see what you do with them!  |
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Post by stephan on Feb 4, 2021 17:06:47 GMT -5
miket nice ones. Eager to see what you do with them jasoninsd for a small fee (payable in Fairburns), you can go ahead and throw me under the bus. That way you and Mike can keep collecting.
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Post by brotherbill on Feb 4, 2021 17:07:22 GMT -5
Mike, The larimar will polish up beautifully. The issue is with the edges chipping off. I have had some success by backing the pre-forms with a thin layer of JB Weld. Then simply remove the layer of JB weld when the cab is finished.
As for the pietersite....well you just can't go wrong with that!
Have fun!
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 4, 2021 17:20:06 GMT -5
Mike, The larimar will polish up beautifully. The issue is with the edges chipping off. I have had some success by backing the pre-forms with a thin layer of JB Weld. Then simply remove the layer of JB weld when the cab is finished. As for the pietersite....well you just can't go wrong with that! Have fun! How do you remove the JB Weld? Grind it?
The edge chipping was always my problem. I have a few really nice pieces, but I'm gun shy now.
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Post by miket on Feb 4, 2021 17:42:50 GMT -5
Mike, I'm going to do both of us a favor. I'm not going to mention any of this to my wife...that way when I place my own order of Pietersite and Palm Root and they show up at my house in the near future, she won't be trying to blame you for putting me up to it! She'll never let us go out and play in the rocks together! LOL Those are gorgeous! I can't wait to see what you do with them! Ok, good, Jason. I don't your wife to think of me as a bad influence...any more than she already does! I like them, too, I'm pretty excited.
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Post by miket on Feb 4, 2021 17:43:49 GMT -5
miket nice ones. Eager to see what you do with them jasoninsd for a small fee (payable in Fairburns), you can go ahead and throw me under the bus. That way you and Mike can keep collecting. Yeah, I thought so too, Stephan. And that is a very generous offer, I think Jason should definitely take you up on that one! |
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Post by miket on Feb 4, 2021 17:44:29 GMT -5
Mike, The larimar will polish up beautifully. The issue is with the edges chipping off. I have had some success by backing the pre-forms with a thin layer of JB Weld. Then simply remove the layer of JB weld when the cab is finished. As for the pietersite....well you just can't go wrong with that! Have fun! Never heard of that, thanks for the tip! |
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Post by brotherbill on Feb 4, 2021 17:44:54 GMT -5
Mike, The larimar will polish up beautifully. The issue is with the edges chipping off. I have had some success by backing the pre-forms with a thin layer of JB Weld. Then simply remove the layer of JB weld when the cab is finished. As for the pietersite....well you just can't go wrong with that! Have fun! How do you remove the JB Weld? Grind it?
The edge chipping was always my problem. I have a few really nice pieces, but I'm gun shy now.
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Post by brotherbill on Feb 4, 2021 17:50:52 GMT -5
Rockjunquie, JB weld is an epoxy. I make it about 1-2 mm thick and remove it on the flat lap. It can even be easily removed with a file.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 4, 2021 17:54:34 GMT -5
Rockjunquie, JB weld is an epoxy. I make it about 1-2 mm thick and remove it on the flat lap. It can even be easily removed with a file. OK, Thanks. I've used it for backing before, that's why I was wondering how you get it off. Would a 600 grit get it off? That's most coarse spin on flat disc that I have. |
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Post by brotherbill on Feb 4, 2021 18:03:00 GMT -5
You definitely do not want to use anything to aggressive. 400 is ideal. 600 will work.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 4, 2021 18:15:50 GMT -5
I thought you were gonna say you splurged on a machine. Larimar is a challenge No, not yet. I've been tempted, though. I have, however, started purchasing some wheels...
 that is fantastic news! |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 4, 2021 18:18:46 GMT -5
Mike, The larimar will polish up beautifully. The issue is with the edges chipping off. I have had some success by backing the pre-forms with a thin layer of JB Weld. Then simply remove the layer of JB weld when the cab is finished. As for the pietersite....well you just can't go wrong with that! Have fun! I won't touch it because of hearing some horror stories of it crumbling. This is a good tip to try. Thank you |
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that is fantastic news!
