Post by paulshiroma on May 4, 2021 21:57:51 GMT -5
I was slabbing some petrified wood last weekend and noticed that one of the pieces had some damage in the bark - small holes, large holes, etc. The piece didn't look like it had much promise as there was no exterior agate-ization (is that a word?) so I figured on a single slab to see what was inside.
Exterior:
I ended up making a couple of cuts as there was termite damage. kinda interesting. The slabs are covered in mineral oil and so were my hands, making photos a bit of a trick.
Some rather extensive damage on the left hand side:
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Another piece of pet wood:
While I was at it, I ended up slabbing an agate piece that my boys and I had picked up in the hills north of Yermo, CA. The interior was rather surprising as the exterior was pretty blah.
Exterior:
Interior:
With the exception of the termite-ridden slabs, these have spent a few days on the vib lap. They just finished up the 500 SiC stage. Next weekend, we'll do a 1000 and then move on to the polish. Some of these will go as a parting gift to a friend of my son. Unfortunately, Nathaniel's buddy is relocating to North Carolina. We'll throw him a party before they leave this summer. Kind of a bummer but I'm sure they'll stay in touch over Discord.
Exterior:
I ended up making a couple of cuts as there was termite damage. kinda interesting. The slabs are covered in mineral oil and so were my hands, making photos a bit of a trick.
Some rather extensive damage on the left hand side:
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Another piece of pet wood:
While I was at it, I ended up slabbing an agate piece that my boys and I had picked up in the hills north of Yermo, CA. The interior was rather surprising as the exterior was pretty blah.
Exterior:
Interior:
With the exception of the termite-ridden slabs, these have spent a few days on the vib lap. They just finished up the 500 SiC stage. Next weekend, we'll do a 1000 and then move on to the polish. Some of these will go as a parting gift to a friend of my son. Unfortunately, Nathaniel's buddy is relocating to North Carolina. We'll throw him a party before they leave this summer. Kind of a bummer but I'm sure they'll stay in touch over Discord.
