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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2021 9:11:01 GMT -5
Thanks Ali!  I keep thinking I want to try using an actual cabbing machine one of these days...but I'm afraid I'd have to start all over learning a new technique on a new piece of equipment - I know it's a different style on those! LOL It's a bit different, but the concept is the same. Doesn't take long to get used to it and it is so much faster! I think you should try it.   |
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Post by miket on Jul 15, 2021 9:15:46 GMT -5
More great cabs, Jason! I like how you worked the Fairburns, the druzies seem to be exactly where they should be!  I'm glad you were able to cab those, I know you were a bit nervous on how they turned out. Fantastic job! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2021 9:26:05 GMT -5
More great cabs, Jason! I like how you worked the Fairburns, the druzies seem to be exactly where they should be! I'm glad you were able to cab those, I know you were a bit nervous on how they turned out. Fantastic job! Thank you my friend! I wished they didn't have the fractures in them like they do, but it is what it is. I really think I'm going to see if I can make smaller cabs with the remaining pieces I have...and try and get around those fractures. Plus, I should be able to get three cabs out of the same material as each one of those gigantic cabs! LOL |
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Post by miket on Jul 15, 2021 9:30:36 GMT -5
More great cabs, Jason! I like how you worked the Fairburns, the druzies seem to be exactly where they should be! I'm glad you were able to cab those, I know you were a bit nervous on how they turned out. Fantastic job! Thank you my friend! I wished they didn't have the fractures in them like they do, but it is what it is. I really think I'm going to see if I can make smaller cabs with the remaining pieces I have...and try and get around those fractures. Plus, I should be able to get three cabs out of the same material as each one of those gigantic cabs! LOL Forgot to say, the best part is that you didn't have to cut up one of your babies!
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Post by stephan on Jul 15, 2021 10:07:57 GMT -5
Holy crud! Every single one of those is amazing, my friend.
Great use of the druzy in the Fairburns, and of the patterns for the polychrome. And that sheep creek (another favorite but harder than heck material). I’d throw more compliments your way, but I have to go change out my drool catcher!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2021 10:29:26 GMT -5
Holy crud! Every single one of those is amazing, my friend. Great use of the druzy in the Fairburns, and of the patterns for the polychrome. And that sheep creek (another favorite but harder than heck material). I’d throw more compliments your way, but I have to go change out my drool catcher! Thank you very much my friend! It was fun to finally work those Fairburns! I'd been putting it off for a little while. LOL Which one are you thinking is Sheep Creek? I do have a piece waiting in the wings that I thought was the Sheep Creek...or am I confused once again! LOL (Middle top row is what I thought was the Sheep Creek)  |
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 15, 2021 11:18:15 GMT -5
Oh yeah, gotta love that first Fairburn but that Brenda is pretty nice too. There is some very nice plumy stuff from that location.
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Post by lunker on Jul 15, 2021 11:26:15 GMT -5
Awesome job man. Beautiful cabs.
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Post by jasperfanatic on Jul 15, 2021 11:38:21 GMT -5
They're all beautiful, great job, Jason! I'm gonna see that "think you should try it" and raise to a "I think you should buy one!" And since I'm spending your money, I'd recommend an 8". Everyone will have a different opinion, but I've worked on both and the extra room and wheel surface on the 8's give you more flexibility imho. The only time I wish I had a 6" is doing inside curves because I feel like the smaller arc would be helpful there. I recently picked up one of the Highland Park machines and highly recommend them, it is much more comfortable to use over long periods than my 8" CabKing, and it addressed my biggest complaint about the CabKing, which is water management. If you end up shopping for one I'd recommend at least giving the HP a look. If there's anything else I can help you spend money on just let me know  |
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Post by stephan on Jul 15, 2021 15:57:43 GMT -5
jasoninsd you are correct about the sheep creek. #4 initially looked at it when I was scrolling quickly on a small screen without caffeine
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2021 17:55:01 GMT -5
Oh yeah, gotta love that first Fairburn but that Brenda is pretty nice too. There is some very nice plumy stuff from that location. Thanks Mel! That Brenda was a stunner when I saw it in slab form...and boy oh boy did that take a nice polish! Awesome job man. Beautiful cabs. Thanks Lunker! I was pretty stoked with this whole batch. A couple gave me a little trouble, but I whipped them into shape and showed them who was boss! (That was when I showed them to my wife! LOL) They're all beautiful, great job, Jason! I'm gonna see that "think you should try it" and raise to a "I think you should buy one!" And since I'm spending your money, I'd recommend an 8". Everyone will have a different opinion, but I've worked on both and the extra room and wheel surface on the 8's give you more flexibility imho. The only time I wish I had a 6" is doing inside curves because I feel like the smaller arc would be helpful there. I recently picked up one of the Highland Park machines and highly recommend them, it is much more comfortable to use over long periods than my 8" CabKing, and it addressed my biggest complaint about the CabKing, which is water management. If you end up shopping for one I'd recommend at least giving the HP a look. If there's anything else I can help you spend money on just let me know  Thank you very much! Okay, so that's one of my favorite past-times...spending someone else's money! LOL I'm glad you chimed in. After I posted that question this morning, I thought I might just start a thread to discuss the pros and cons of a 4" over a bigger size...although I figured I knew how most women were going to comment on that one! (Sorry....I saw the opening and couldn't resist!). I kind of assumed the only benefit of a 4" (cabbing machine!) over a larger one would be a greater inside swoop. And I get it that the 8" gives more room between wheels for working on larger cabs. When you say the 8" gives you more "flexibility", what do you mean by that...if you don't mind me asking...since you're spending my money? LOL jasoninsd you are correct about the sheep creek. #4 initially looked at it when I was scrolling quickly on a small screen without caffeine Okay thank gawd! I was patting myself on the back for know the ID's on a couple of these...then I went into panic mode thinking I knew nothing again! LOL I'm glad to hear it was nothing more that CDSCSS (Caffeine Deficiency So Can't See Sh!t) which I experience most mornings prior to my half-pot-o-manna-from-heaven-java! LOL |
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Post by stephan on Jul 15, 2021 18:06:42 GMT -5
At work, we have an espresso maker, so I don’t have to mess around with having to drink half a pot.
Cleaning my glasses also helps.
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Post by jasperfanatic on Jul 15, 2021 20:54:30 GMT -5
Thank you very much! Okay, so that's one of my favorite past-times...spending someone else's money! LOL I'm glad you chimed in. After I posted that question this morning, I thought I might just start a thread to discuss the pros and cons of a 4" over a bigger size...although I figured I knew how most women were going to comment on that one! (Sorry....I saw the opening and couldn't resist!). I kind of assumed the only benefit of a 4" (cabbing machine!) over a larger one would be a greater inside swoop. And I get it that the 8" gives more room between wheels for working on larger cabs. When you say the 8" gives you more "flexibility", what do you mean by that...if you don't mind me asking...since you're spending my money? LOL I was referring mostly to flexibility in the specimen size range you can work. The 8" can match the smallest workable cab size that the 6" can do, but the 8" offers a lot more options beyond the 6's ceiling. If I had started with the 6 I know I wouldn't have lasted long before going after an 8" machine. Also, not only do you have more space between wheels but vertically as well. I suppose that's a personal preference, but I like having more room to move around in...I still manage to get bit by the edge of another wheel on occasion though (those new wheels kind of hurt), but I suppose that's a personal problem, not a personal preference LOL  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2021 21:11:07 GMT -5
Thank you very much! Okay, so that's one of my favorite past-times...spending someone else's money! LOL I'm glad you chimed in. After I posted that question this morning, I thought I might just start a thread to discuss the pros and cons of a 4" over a bigger size...although I figured I knew how most women were going to comment on that one! (Sorry....I saw the opening and couldn't resist!). I kind of assumed the only benefit of a 4" (cabbing machine!) over a larger one would be a greater inside swoop. And I get it that the 8" gives more room between wheels for working on larger cabs. When you say the 8" gives you more "flexibility", what do you mean by that...if you don't mind me asking...since you're spending my money? LOL I was referring mostly to flexibility in the specimen size range you can work. The 8" can match the smallest workable cab size that the 6" can do, but the 8" offers a lot more options beyond the 6's ceiling. If I had started with the 6 I know I wouldn't have lasted long before going after an 8" machine. Also, not only do you have more space between wheels but vertically as well. I suppose that's a personal preference, but I like having more room to move around in...I still manage to get bit by the edge of another wheel on occasion though (those new wheels kind of hurt), but I suppose that's a personal problem, not a personal preference LOL  I started with the dremel, and now work on the slant cabber (flat lap)...so I'm no stranger to skinned knuckles! LOL I kind of figured that's what you were getting at, but thought I'd ask. I really do believe the 8" is going to be the way to go...unfortunately that's going to mean a little pain for the wallet when the time comes! LOL |
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Post by jasperfanatic on Jul 15, 2021 21:48:45 GMT -5
I kind of figured that's what you were getting at, but thought I'd ask. I really do believe the 8" is going to be the way to go...unfortunately that's going to mean a little pain for the wallet when the time comes! LOL I think it just depends on how you frame it. You'll actually be losing even more money, increasingly so over time, by not getting it right away. You're not going to stop working with rocks, right? If we're being honest, the addiction is probably just going to grow - I mean, you risked life and limb on an outback excursion in pursuit of rocks already, so entry level tools are going to cost you a lot of time and limit just how many rocks you get to work with. What's an hour of your time worth? It would be a crime to not rush out and purchase one immediately  Pro level rationalization right there LOL |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2021 21:57:20 GMT -5
I kind of figured that's what you were getting at, but thought I'd ask. I really do believe the 8" is going to be the way to go...unfortunately that's going to mean a little pain for the wallet when the time comes! LOL I think it just depends on how you frame it. You'll actually be losing even more money, increasingly so over time, by not getting it right away. You're not going to stop working with rocks, right? If we're being honest, the addiction is probably just going to grow - I mean, you risked life and limb on an outback excursion in pursuit of rocks already, so entry level tools are going to cost you a lot of time and limit just how many rocks you get to work with. What's an hour of your time worth? It would be a crime to not rush out and purchase one immediately  Pro level rationalization right there LOL My wife just looked over at me wondering why I was laughing at apparently an "inappropriate" time in the TV show she was watching! LOL That was my initial concern with even trying the Pixie...it's a 4"...but it's a cabbing machine...which is better than the slant cabber I have now. I know me. I'd like the "idea" of working with the cabbing machine and I'd offer her something for the machine. Then, within six months (or WAY sooner) I'd be thinking I could probably get WAY more out of a larger piece of machinery! So...I think the decision is made that I should just go for the 8" when the time comes! I just need to figure out how to make the time come sooner than what it probably will be. As I've proven many times in the past, patience isn't my strongest asset! LOL As far as risking life and limb...my wife seems to think I do that EVERY time I go out hounding! LOL |
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Post by MsAli on Jul 16, 2021 11:15:21 GMT -5
Kevin makes a great point.
You'll have to continue to buy the disks, pads, polish which will add up quickly to the amount you'll spend on the new machine
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Post by stewdogg on Jul 16, 2021 12:46:47 GMT -5
Let me try to get you out of this rabbit hole, Jason... So, #6 is going to or currently does belong to you wife? Seems all too fitting, unless she doesn't like red, green or orange. Those cabs are all awesome and not sure which one I like best, but that first one is tough to beat. from the pics it looks like the Teepee fortification is bordered by jade or some delicate green stone. I really like it! Sounds like you need to start selling some of those beautiful cabs, so you can invest in the proper cab machine. Will it be any easier on your hands to use a cab machine over a flat lap? Sorry, couldn't help but try and assist with this whole decision and excuses situation. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 16, 2021 13:47:03 GMT -5
Kevin makes a great point. You'll have to continue to buy the disks, pads, polish which will add up quickly to the amount you'll spend on the new machine Thanks for chiming in Ali. Since I knew I wanted to "step up" cab making from starting out with the Dremel, I'm glad I got the slant cabber as I don't think I would have sprung for a cabbing machine right off the bat. However, knowing what I know now, it would have been a good decision to get one right off the bat... I do believe it's going to be the next "large" purchase... Let me try to get you out of this rabbit hole, Jason... So, #6 is going to or currently does belong to you wife? Seems all too fitting, unless she doesn't like red, green or orange. Those cabs are all awesome and not sure which one I like best, but that first one is tough to beat. from the pics it looks like the Teepee fortification is bordered by jade or some delicate green stone. I really like it! Sounds like you need to start selling some of those beautiful cabs, so you can invest in the proper cab machine. Will it be any easier on your hands to use a cab machine over a flat lap? Sorry, couldn't help but try and assist with this whole decision and excuses situation. Thanks Jesse! I know she "likes" the Brenda Agate, but I don't know if she likes it enough to "claim it"! LOL I can say with 100% certainty (this time) that the first one is actually a Fairburn and not a Teepee. It does have the olive-drab color to the outer part of that rock! I'm trying to buckle down and get as many cabs/wraps done as fast as I can...as soon as I reach 200 I'll start selling them...200 or thereabouts! LOL |
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Post by stewdogg on Jul 16, 2021 14:17:43 GMT -5
Let me try to get you out of this rabbit hole, Jason... So, #6 is going to or currently does belong to you wife? Seems all too fitting, unless she doesn't like red, green or orange. Those cabs are all awesome and not sure which one I like best, but that first one is tough to beat. from the pics it looks like the Teepee fortification is bordered by jade or some delicate green stone. I really like it! Sounds like you need to start selling some of those beautiful cabs, so you can invest in the proper cab machine. Will it be any easier on your hands to use a cab machine over a flat lap? Sorry, couldn't help but try and assist with this whole decision and excuses situation. Thanks Jesse! I know she "likes" the Brenda Agate, but I don't know if she likes it enough to "claim it"! LOL I can say with 100% certainty (this time) that the first one is actually a Fairburn and not a Teepee. It does have the olive-drab color to the outer part of that rock! I'm trying to buckle down and get as many cabs/wraps done as fast as I can...as soon as I reach 200 I'll start selling them...200 or thereabouts! LOL I wasn't sure the specific name of agate would put it over the top or not. If there was a Jesse agate, I would love to own one... I guess I might have to find a new style of agate to name before that will ever happen. Duh, I already knew that it was a beautiful Fairburn agate.  I have been so overwhelmed with the awesome amount of great Teepees you've been pouring out lately that I was on fortification autopilot. So I guess maybe having the cab machine would speed up the process to getting to the 200 line? If that's the case then I'm with everyone else in trying to push you over the edge to getting the Cadillac of cab machines. Good luck and keep em coming!! |
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Pro level rationalization right there LOL
Pro level rationalization right there LOL
I have been so overwhelmed with the awesome amount of great Teepees you've been pouring out lately that I was on fortification autopilot.
