stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 28, 2005 16:44:17 GMT -5
Well I spent last night and this morning drilling these agate slabs- Man really hard stuff- but well worth the effort- So here it is- the first set of Agate slab chimes  |
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deepsouth
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Post by deepsouth on Aug 28, 2005 16:59:52 GMT -5
Nice looking effort Stefan, do you open the window to make them chime or do you just stand there blowing your lungs out?
Jack
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Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 28, 2005 18:42:32 GMT -5
cut the ceiling fan on high and let it blow! i love the chimes!
kim
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Post by gaetzchamp on Aug 28, 2005 21:57:05 GMT -5
Cool effort Stefan. Way to go. Did you polish them yourself?
If so, how?
Gaetz
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Aug 28, 2005 23:20:06 GMT -5
Stefan,
Nice job! Could you post a few close-up shots of where you drilled and where you placed the string? I need a set of wind chimes to hang up here on my porch...but need some pictures of building the whole thing. Thanks
Steve
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Post by stoner on Aug 29, 2005 1:25:32 GMT -5
Very nice, but they will make more noise outside!
Ed
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 29, 2005 8:27:54 GMT -5
LMAO No I open the window (when they are NOT spreading Liquid Manure in the next field) I'll get some close ups of the holes (it is actually pretty easy- I put the holes between 1/2 and 3/4 of an inch apart- then I tie on the chimes- then hold the h whole thing carefully at the top I find the center balance point- mark it and drill up there- the only hard part of the whole thing is drilling the holes- and choosing which slabs to go with what- Oh I did not polish these myself- they are gifts from some very kind friends!
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Aug 29, 2005 11:59:55 GMT -5
Stefen,
That is real interesting. love it! You are working some impressive rock projects
csroc
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James
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Post by James on Aug 30, 2005 2:48:03 GMT -5
You beat me to it! I need a saw!!!  |
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Aug 30, 2005 21:54:49 GMT -5
Great looking Wind Chimes. I just keep seeing too many projects I want to try. Never enough time!
Trish
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Post by joe on Aug 31, 2005 1:22:33 GMT -5
What a great looking project. I bet your daughter finds that in her room!
Joe
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Rose
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Post by Rose on Aug 31, 2005 2:29:43 GMT -5
Very nice Stefan, I'd love to make something like that !
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 31, 2005 11:42:37 GMT -5
LMAO- No my daughter does not get this set I think my mom is getting them- then one for the mother-in-law- then one for the wife- then the daughter- if she gets her room clean (steped on a polypocket this morning and dang near killed myself!)
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 31, 2005 18:54:59 GMT -5
what's a poly pocket??
what kind of drill bit did you use, Stefan? nice job on those!
KD
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Sept 1, 2005 9:43:12 GMT -5
Polly Pocket is this little doll (about 1/3 the size of barbie) and she has sharp pointy toes that stabb you in the bottom of the foot *curls toes just thinking about it* and they scatter all over the floor when the lights are turned off (at least that is what my daughter told me) - As far as the drill bit- wellll I start the hole with a small diamond flame bit, then move to a diamond ball burr- then I move to a diamond twist bit (can't remeber the size) all these I run in the dremel- Takes about 15 min per hole (give or take a few)
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Post by creativeminded on Sept 2, 2005 9:20:22 GMT -5
Very nicely done, you did a great job on those.
Tami
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