oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2019
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Apr 2, 2021 14:55:19 GMT -5
Wow, awesome entries! Tough choice for sure. Now don't feel so bad for sitting this one out lol. I tried like Tommy to use normal style and bring girdle all the way down and ended up with piece chipping and gave up on it. Great contest and craftsmanship by everyone! |
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Post by miket on Apr 2, 2021 14:55:24 GMT -5
This is ridiculous.
I have only been able to narrow it down to 14...
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Jahic
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2020
Posts: 139
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Post by Jahic on Apr 2, 2021 15:07:12 GMT -5
Great submissions everyone. It’s cool to see different variations under the same concept. Good luck!
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Post by amygdule on Apr 2, 2021 19:24:19 GMT -5
I voted for E:
All of the Above
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 2, 2021 19:30:13 GMT -5
Good luck everyone! Choosing from all of these entries is going to be difficult, at best.  |
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Post by MsAli on Apr 2, 2021 21:11:06 GMT -5
This is a fantastic group! Good luck everyone
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stefan
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2005
Posts: 14,113
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Post by stefan on Apr 3, 2021 6:38:32 GMT -5
For anyone who cabs you know the challenge involved in this type of cut. Those that don't cab need to realize the potential for the stone to chip is so high. one false move and all that work is done! Even the thicker stones tend to chip as you approach the edge. It is very frustrating and takes an incredible amount of patience and a very steady hand, and a ton of luck lol. This was a great challenge and kudos to all the amazing cabbers out there!
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Post by fernwood on Apr 3, 2021 7:04:54 GMT -5
The most difficult vote ever.
All of the entries show exceptional craftsmanship.
Some very difficult materials were chosen by some. The results were exceptional.
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NDK
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
Posts: 9,440
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Post by NDK on Apr 3, 2021 7:35:41 GMT -5
Amazing group for this month again.
Good luck everyone!
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Apr 3, 2021 9:15:51 GMT -5
For anyone who cabs you know the challenge involved in this type of cut. Those that don't cab need to realize the potential for the stone to chip is so high. one false move and all that work is done! Even the thicker stones tend to chip as you approach the edge. It is very frustrating and takes an incredible amount of patience and a very steady hand, and a ton of luck lol. This was a great challenge and kudos to all the amazing cabbers out there! I am very glad to see so many people joined in the fun this month. As Tommy said, I was concerned that it wouldn't be this way.
As for chipped edges, putting a small bevel around the bottom of the preform right from the start helps a little. That usually keeps any chips from extending into the bottom surface, if nothing else. Some reshaping ( #*@#!!! ) will still be needed, but minimized if only the side surface is affected.
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irlcjrohr
starting to spend too much on rocks
If it does not melt, polish it.
Member since April 2020
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Post by irlcjrohr on Apr 3, 2021 12:10:22 GMT -5
For anyone who cabs you know the challenge involved in this type of cut. Those that don't cab need to realize the potential for the stone to chip is so high. one false move and all that work is done! Even the thicker stones tend to chip as you approach the edge. It is very frustrating and takes an incredible amount of patience and a very steady hand, and a ton of luck lol. This was a great challenge and kudos to all the amazing cabbers out there! I am very glad to see so many people joined in the fun this month. As Tommy said, I was concerned that it wouldn't be this way.
As for chipped edges, putting a small bevel around the bottom of the preform right from the start helps a little. That usually keeps any chips from extending into the bottom surface, if nothing else. Some reshaping ( #*@#!!! ) will still be needed, but minimized if only the side surface is affected.
Is the last part of the process to grind the back flat to remove the bevel? Or can you leave the bevel? Thanks for the tip. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Apr 3, 2021 18:01:02 GMT -5
Bevel stays. Helps prevent chipping and allows room for a little solder inside a bezel.
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Post by victor1941 on Apr 3, 2021 21:27:16 GMT -5
I made 3 cabs for this contest and found that all three had small chips when finished in the vibe. Even the higher cab had small chips so maybe these are vibe problems for this shape. My selection shows the chips on the edge because I did not cut the bevel like I normally do on other work at the start.
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reeniebeany
starting to spend too much on rocks
Rotary Only
Member since January 2020
Posts: 125
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Post by reeniebeany on Apr 4, 2021 20:30:58 GMT -5
This one was crazy hard to pick. Like miket said "I was only able to narrow it down to 14" |
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Tommy
Administrator 
Member since January 2013
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Post by Tommy on Apr 6, 2021 10:36:33 GMT -5
Wow this has turned into a real horse race  Get your votes in y'all! |
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Tommy
Administrator
Member since January 2013
Posts: 13,011
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Post by Tommy on Apr 8, 2021 8:50:55 GMT -5
Congratulations agatewhisperer! In a crowded field of beautiful creations you and hummingbirdstones turned it into quite the two-horse race like we have not really seen before. Both stones and others were gorgeous and worthy of winning but your Montana pushed it over the top. As before, please PM me your thoughts about a theme for our June contest as well as if something has caught your eye from the RTH Store. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 8, 2021 8:55:32 GMT -5
Congrats agatewhisperer on a well deserved win! Your stone was a perfect example of a high dome cabochon with exemplary execution. Truly a gorgeous Montana. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 8, 2021 8:59:11 GMT -5
Congrats to the first and second place cabs. Both worthy. |
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Post by miket on Apr 8, 2021 9:15:12 GMT -5
Congratulations agatewhisperer! Montana, Opal, Dinobone, etc., etc., etc... This one had so much fantastic material and great cabs it was hard to call. |
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Brian
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2020
Posts: 1,512
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Post by Brian on Apr 8, 2021 9:21:08 GMT -5
Congratulations, agatewhisperer! This was a great contest to watch! So many great entries and everyone really stepped up their game for the challenge. |
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Get your votes in y'all! 
