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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Mar 5, 2021 8:48:54 GMT -5
Only limitation was no girdle and smooth unbroken curve all the way across the cab.
It just really sucks to try to continue a smooth curve around a corner.
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Post by parfive on Mar 5, 2021 22:15:41 GMT -5
Tommy , you didn’t picture the radiused edge wrapping all the way around to the back of the cab? That’s what I thought you had in mind. I think we're saying the same thing. Curved to the flat backside with no girdle. Hey Tommy : ) Current cab contest, EARTH and SKY, Wave Dolomite Cab 14 – side view shows what I had in mind. |
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Post by miket on Mar 6, 2021 5:56:27 GMT -5
So forgive my ignorance, but here's one I started last night that I may or may not use... Is this what I'm aiming for? Thanks.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 6, 2021 8:58:26 GMT -5
So forgive my ignorance, but here's one I started last night that I may or may not use... Is this what I'm aiming for? Thanks. Essentially yes, but you would want to have a more gradual curve from the bottom of the stone to the top to allow enough space on the sides for a bezel to set the stone. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Mar 6, 2021 9:53:05 GMT -5
Rockoonz - Tommy added the following note, allowing for any dome height, to the starter post for this contest.
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(note: there is no minimum height on the dome as long as the continuous curve to the dome requirement is met)
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So, no, a round wouldn't have to be perfectly hemispherical.
Good to see folks are thinkin' about this one. The experience of figuring out how to do one like this is what will pay off down the road.
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Post by miket on Mar 6, 2021 10:15:18 GMT -5
So forgive my ignorance, but here's one I started last night that I may or may not use... Is this what I'm aiming for? Thanks. Essentially yes, but you would want to have a more gradual curve from the bottom of the stone to the top to allow enough space on the sides for a bezel to set the stone. Ok, thank you... |
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Post by agatewhisperer on Mar 7, 2021 23:16:23 GMT -5
I'm finding that the hardest part is looking at a long florescent light in the reflection and noticing all the imperfections in the dome!
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Mar 7, 2021 23:34:11 GMT -5
Yeah, no matter what style cab it is, that's the best way to check the consistency of the profile, eh?
I asked a newer cutter recently if he could read the lettering on his light bulb yet.
Only because we've already gotten to the point where we can trade wisecracks. Otherwise he might have wanted to bash me with a rock... .
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Post by Tommy on Mar 8, 2021 10:37:17 GMT -5
Good to see folks are thinkin' about this one. The experience of figuring out how to do one like this is what will pay off down the road. I'm excited to start one and see how it goes and I will show off progress photos if I remember in time. Excuses excuses but with our government leaders rulers finally starting to allow California to inch towards reopening I'm getting more work all of a sudden - while in the middle of a trying to finish the never-ending remodel/flooring project - I'm on the last room - the master bath trying to finish the plumbing on a new double-sink vanity  |
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Post by NDK on Mar 9, 2021 1:16:13 GMT -5
Got mine started yesterday. Have to wait til the weekend to grind some more.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 11, 2021 15:59:57 GMT -5
Wow! What a way to start us off!
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Post by NDK on Mar 11, 2021 16:12:23 GMT -5
OMG are you kidding me  LMAO not only is the dome perfect but you did an unconventional shape as well.... Ugh... Well done sir! |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 11, 2021 18:34:06 GMT -5
@msali thank you! I’ve never cut a stone without a distinct transition between the girdle and dome, and this was my first time cutting rutilated. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. NDK thanks! The dome and shape were a challenge, the large size helped to give me some room for error. You did amazing 👏 I've never done a cab like this either, but I got one done. Just need to clean the wax off it and I'll get some pictures posted |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 11, 2021 19:56:33 GMT -5
@jadedvision great job on that stone! Not an easy shape and I love the rutilated quartz.
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Post by agatewhisperer on Mar 11, 2021 23:40:42 GMT -5
@jadedvision
That looks awesome, great rock choice! I've gotta ask, what's the background on the third pic??
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Post by NDK on Mar 12, 2021 17:35:00 GMT -5
That's an awesome idea to get the picture!
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Post by agatewhisperer on Mar 13, 2021 14:52:22 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Mar 13, 2021 18:47:03 GMT -5
Oh wow!
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Post by MsAli on Mar 13, 2021 18:50:12 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Mar 13, 2021 22:45:11 GMT -5
Way to go, MsAli. Now, when you want to do another - just for the fun of it - you could do one with the bands "stacked". |
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