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Post by stardiamond on Feb 16, 2021 13:48:46 GMT -5
I do something hobby related every day. Yesterday was shopping for material and design work. Today was the trim saw. Too cold to grind, maybe tomorrow.  |
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Post by greig on Feb 17, 2021 12:32:57 GMT -5
It is cold in the northern climates to cut outside. Here is my saw today:  |
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller 
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 17, 2021 13:43:40 GMT -5
Nope nope nope, I wait till spring thaw!! Hate the winters! All my lapidary work is outside..
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NevadaBill
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2019
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Post by NevadaBill on Feb 20, 2021 19:36:46 GMT -5
Pretty. I recognize a couple of these rocks in your latest post.
It is interesting to see how you framed each of these, using a template to allow the most appealing characteristics of the stone to come out. I wonder what percentage of the material is lost to the saw.
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Post by stardiamond on Feb 20, 2021 20:38:08 GMT -5
When I lay out a slab, I look for patterns to frame. Ideally, only the areas where there isn't a pattern I like. Decisions need to be made about how to use the patterns with sacrifices made. Here is a slab of Badger Pocket Sycamore that I laid out. Some areas are a little tight for the trim saw and I may pick smaller shapes to leave more room for the cuts. The customer wants pendants and earrings. I did a first draft to see how she liked the orientation. The line down the middle is a healed fracture. I never worked on the material so I don't trust that it will hold together.  |
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