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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 12:35:42 GMT -5
Due to a number of reasons I haven't done much with rocks lately.
I just decided to draw these out and maybe see if I can jumpstart my interest again. There are a few fractures showing but I don't think they're very deep so I may just start with one of them and see how it goes. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the look.
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Post by stardiamond on Aug 26, 2021 12:59:33 GMT -5
Lots of choices, Good use of the material. The best way to jumpstart is to work on interesting material. Sometimes it's something different than what was being worked on before.
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rewdownunder
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Post by rewdownunder on Aug 26, 2021 13:10:16 GMT -5
Time for super glue? We can not see the back of the slabs but those fractures look pretty open to me. Nice material but not sure it's going to hold together on the wheels or even on the trim saw. Best of luck
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Post by parfive on Aug 26, 2021 13:13:43 GMT -5
That slab would get smacked on the bench before I picked up a Sharpie, Mike.
Any cracks that survive get inked first . . . AVOID.
Good luck, hope this one doesn’t spoil the homecoming. : )
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jasperfanatic
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Post by jasperfanatic on Aug 26, 2021 13:36:51 GMT -5
That slab would get smacked on the bench before I picked up a Sharpie, Mike. Any cracks that survive get inked first . . . AVOID. Good luck, hope this one doesn’t spoil the homecoming. : ) I do that myself sometimes, but if it manages to stay intact then I start worrying that I just destabilized something that was previously stable  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 26, 2021 13:59:04 GMT -5
Some of those fractures look pretty bad. I doubt they will hold together.
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Post by stardiamond on Aug 26, 2021 14:08:47 GMT -5
Some of those fractures look pretty bad. I doubt they will hold together. I agree. I was looking at the designs. Mark the fractures then mark the designs. |
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 14:27:17 GMT -5
Lots of choices, Good use of the material. The best way to jumpstart is to work on interesting material. Sometimes it's something different than what was being worked on before. Thanks Steve. |
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 14:28:17 GMT -5
Time for super glue? We can not see the back of the slabs but those fractures look pretty open to me. Nice material but not sure it's going to hold together on the wheels or even on the trim saw. Best of luck Thanks. I thought about the old drop it on the concrete trick....but it's so nice!
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 14:29:48 GMT -5
That slab would get smacked on the bench before I picked up a Sharpie, Mike. Any cracks that survive get inked first . . . AVOID. Good luck, hope this one doesn’t spoil the homecoming. : ) Thanks Rich. I suppose I probably should be smart about it instead of taking my chances and regretting it later when the cab cracks in half. ( frown )
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 14:31:10 GMT -5
Some of those fractures look pretty bad. I doubt they will hold together. Thanks Tela. That's why I asked for advice, I try to listen to the voices of experience (not the voices in my head) when I can.
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 16:30:22 GMT -5
Back to the drawing board. Literally.
Oh well, better now than later...
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 26, 2021 17:53:03 GMT -5
Back to the drawing board. Literally.
Oh well, better now than later...
Better now than later. Sucks, though.
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 17:54:30 GMT -5
Back to the drawing board. Literally.
Oh well, better now than later...
Better now than later. Sucks, though.
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brotherbill
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Post by brotherbill on Aug 26, 2021 18:08:02 GMT -5
First thing, I have never cut this material.
To my eye unaccustomed eye it's stability looked pretty suspect. Your original layout would have cut some spectacular cabs. I would not have compromised on composition because of fractures whether they were healed or unhealed. At that point, before dropping it, I would try backing it. Whether it be a thin coating of JB weld or epoxied to a thin slab.
Some may consider it sacrilegious to back or stabilize but I think busting a beautiful slab into shards doesn't make any sense???
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Post by fernwood on Aug 26, 2021 18:50:52 GMT -5
I see a nice freeform cab in the upper piece. Another in the larger piece.
Maybe you can get two cabs if you are careful.
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 26, 2021 19:08:11 GMT -5
I know it's NOT what you wanted to do. However, it's a "better now than later" kind of scenario. I would have done the same thing...maybe shed a slight tear though having done it once it was over!  That being said...I can see the logic in brotherbill 's thinking. I haven't done any stabilizing yet...but I will get into it at some point. I have some material set to the side that I won't work yet because I know I'll eventually stabilize it. I will agree with people who say you should disclose it as being stabilized if putting it up for sale... EDIT - That material is freaking gorgeous too! |
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 21:14:31 GMT -5
First thing, I have never cut this material. To my eye unaccustomed eye it's stability looked pretty suspect. Your original layout would have cut some spectacular cabs. I would not have compromised on composition because of fractures whether they were healed or unhealed. At that point, before dropping it, I would try backing it. Whether it be a thin coating of JB weld or epoxied to a thin slab. Some may consider it sacrilegious to back or stabilize but I think busting a beautiful slab into shards doesn't make any sense??? Yeah I kind of regret it now, maybe I'll stabilize next time. Live and learn... |
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 21:15:06 GMT -5
I see a nice freeform cab in the upper piece. Another in the larger piece. Maybe you can get two cabs if you are careful. I think you're right. Hopefully! |
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2021 21:17:19 GMT -5
I know it's NOT what you wanted to do. However, it's a "better now than later" kind of scenario. I would have done the same thing...maybe shed a slight tear though having done it once it was over! That being said...I can see the logic in brotherbill 's thinking. I haven't done any stabilizing yet...but I will get into it at some point. I have some material set to the side that I won't work yet because I know I'll eventually stabilize it. I will agree with people who say you should disclose it as being stabilized if putting it up for sale... EDIT - That material is freaking gorgeous too! Yeah. Suser gorgeous, some of my favorite stuff that I've had my hands on. I think I'll still get some decent cabs, fingers crossed! |
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