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Post by stephan on Aug 29, 2021 0:21:16 GMT -5
Details. The flaws really jump out 
Love those orbs. So different from poppy jasper, which are usually radiant needles or irregular flowers. These are perfectly circular fortifications. Nature never ceases to amaze. And, lastly, no, the flaws don’t really jump out that much. |
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Post by tims on Aug 29, 2021 16:53:47 GMT -5
Had a pile of tumble pics so put them in their own thread here if interested. Speaking of piles, i have several little piles of Teepee waiting for inspiration and / or a bigger saw. Here's some rough that got to my yard table but no further yet ... This piece is only about 1.5" thick. I'm thinking of slabbing it up while laid flat, cutting through all of the exposed faces. But i'm still undecided on if that's a really good or really bad idea lol. Suggestions? It's got some pockets of druzy quartz and amethyst and nice banding so hoping not to wreck it.
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 29, 2021 17:32:13 GMT -5
Had a pile of tumble pics so put them in their own thread here if interested.
Speaking of piles, i have several little piles of Teepee waiting for inspiration and / or a bigger saw. Here's some rough that got to my yard table but no further yet ...
This piece is only about 1.5" thick. I'm thinking of slabbing it up while laid flat, cutting through all of the exposed faces. But i'm still undecided on if that's a really good or really bad idea lol. Suggestions? It's got some pockets of druzy quartz and amethyst and nice banding so hoping not to wreck it.
Sweet looking pile you got going on there Tim!  As far as the 1.5" thick piece...I have no idea what I'd do on that one. I'd probably set it to the side until I got sick of wondering about it, then slice it like you mentioned.  In that top pic...the piece in the middle on the bottom...that one REALLY reminds me of a Dryhead pattern. I've seen quite a few Dryheads with that type of "busy" patterning going on. Pretty Cool! (Scratch that...Really Cool! ) |
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Post by tims on Aug 29, 2021 18:28:14 GMT -5
As far as the 1.5" thick piece...I have no idea what I'd do on that one. I'd probably set it to the side until I got sick of wondering about it, then slice it like you mentioned. In that top pic...the piece in the middle on the bottom...that one REALLY reminds me of a Dryhead pattern. I've seen quite a few Dryheads with that type of "busy" patterning going on. Pretty Cool! (Scratch that...Really Cool! ) Glad to hear that slicing the thin piece doesn't sound completely crazy. With my smallish saw and narrow wheels the cuts would be an ideal size for me to work, so i'll probably try that when i feel brave.
I'm not familiear with Dryhead at all. Hard to complain about lots of pattern but sometimes when there's a lot to choose from / between it's hard to decide how to proceed. I'm pretty sure staring at it while sipping coffee will provide an eventual answer ...
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 29, 2021 18:38:19 GMT -5
As far as the 1.5" thick piece...I have no idea what I'd do on that one. I'd probably set it to the side until I got sick of wondering about it, then slice it like you mentioned. In that top pic...the piece in the middle on the bottom...that one REALLY reminds me of a Dryhead pattern. I've seen quite a few Dryheads with that type of "busy" patterning going on. Pretty Cool! (Scratch that...Really Cool! ) Glad to hear that slicing the thin piece doesn't sound completely crazy. With my smallish saw and narrow wheels the cuts would be an ideal size for me to work, so i'll probably try that when i feel brave.
I'm not familiear with Dryhead at all. Hard to complain about lots of pattern but sometimes when there's a lot to choose from / between it's hard to decide how to proceed. I'm pretty sure staring at it while sipping coffee will provide an eventual answer ...
Just don't drink too much coffee while pondering it! LOL  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 30, 2021 20:16:57 GMT -5
I glanced back and don't see that I ever posted a picture of my basket of goodies! Here's some preforms I cut recently...just waiting to be cabbed!   |
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Post by RWA3006 on Aug 30, 2021 23:09:37 GMT -5
I glanced back and don't see that I ever posted a picture of my basket of goodies! Here's some preforms I cut recently...just waiting to be cabbed! Those are real nice and what a great variety! I'm guessing you collected them all? |
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Post by stephan on Aug 30, 2021 23:32:09 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 31, 2021 0:21:24 GMT -5
I glanced back and don't see that I ever posted a picture of my basket of goodies! Here's some preforms I cut recently...just waiting to be cabbed! Those are real nice and what a great variety! I'm guessing you collected them all? Thanks Randy! Yep. These were all self collected. Some were surface finds...others I had to actually work for and dig them out. I glanced back and don't see that I ever posted a picture of my basket of goodies! Here's some preforms I cut recently...just waiting to be cabbed! You really need to post a bib alert before posting pics like that.    My bad...my bad. I would've sent a warning, but after looking at that picture again, I couldn't think straight myself! LOL |
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Post by stephan on Aug 31, 2021 0:46:31 GMT -5
Those are real nice and what a great variety! I'm guessing you collected them all? Thanks Randy! Yep. These were all self collected. Some were surface finds...others I had to actually work for and dig them out. You really need to post a bib alert before posting pics like that.    My bad...my bad. I would've sent a warning, but after looking at that picture again, I couldn't think straight myself! LOL Ok, well let you slide. This time. |
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Post by miket on Aug 31, 2021 9:09:35 GMT -5
Fantastic, Jason! I remember someone reminding you way back that you would get addicted to these things...
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 31, 2021 9:11:12 GMT -5
Fantastic, Jason! I remember someone reminding you way back that you would get addicted to these things...
Yeah, but there's addicted...and then there's ADDICTED! LOL You were right on the money with that prediction! |
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Post by fernwood on Aug 31, 2021 9:23:52 GMT -5
A basket full of beauty.
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 31, 2021 9:36:47 GMT -5
Thanks Beth! I didn't see a bad one in the bunch! LOL |
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Post by tims on Sept 7, 2021 23:09:01 GMT -5
I glanced back and don't see that I ever posted a picture of my basket of goodies! Here's some preforms I cut recently...just waiting to be cabbed! Wow, yummy. Really solid looking stuff, and some beautiful fortifications. Looking forward to seeing some finished those are gonna be killer. I sliced up that 1.5" thick chunk and got zero cab-able pieces ... a few chunks that might survive the tumbler and that's it. Didn't have any other rough i was brave enough for yet except this little piece, so just freehanded it in an odd shape to keep as much banding as possible |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 7, 2021 23:19:38 GMT -5
I glanced back and don't see that I ever posted a picture of my basket of goodies! Here's some preforms I cut recently...just waiting to be cabbed! Wow, yummy. Really solid looking stuff, and some beautiful fortifications. Looking forward to seeing some finished those are gonna be killer.
I sliced up that 1.5" thick chunk and got zero cab-able pieces ... a few chunks that might survive the tumbler and that's it. Didn't have any other rough i was brave enough for yet except this little piece, so just freehanded it in an odd shape to keep as much banding as possible
You did a great job on that one Tim! I've done a couple this week that have several spots of "quartzy" areas. In each of my cabs, the quartz area was extremely unstable - very fractured. I'll post some pictures in a day or so. You got a great polish on those areas! |
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Post by tims on Sept 8, 2021 0:42:22 GMT -5
You did a great job on that one Tim! I've done a couple this week that have several spots of "quartzy" areas. In each of my cabs, the quartz area was extremely unstable - very fractured. I'll post some pictures in a day or so. You got a great polish on those areas! I've resigned myself to taking whatever a Teepee is willing to give, they sure can be fickle. There's a crack just under the quartzy spot in the lower right of this stone and it's not so pretty viewed from the side >< If the quartz has completely filled in its vug they seem to do far better than if there's a void in it, but even then there's a good chance it will crack up when it's worked. But your pre-forms look more like finished cabs than many of my cabs lol --- i'm sure you'll end up with some beauties out of that batch regardless. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 8, 2021 19:29:32 GMT -5
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Post by miket on Sept 8, 2021 19:34:27 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs, sir!
Some fantastic patterns, but I'll have to pick the last one as my favorite.
Nice work!
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 8, 2021 19:36:31 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs, sir! Some fantastic patterns, but I'll have to pick the last one as my favorite. Nice work! Thank you my friend! I honestly don't believe I'll ever tire of cabbing these Teepees! |
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