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Post by stardiamond on Dec 19, 2021 13:42:39 GMT -5
I decided to look for some Montana rough. The person who I was buying it from on ebay is not listing any. I found another seller and messaged him asking for premium Montana. He replied that he would add some listings for A grade Montana last night. This morning I found the listing and bought. It was about $10 a pound delivered for 10 pounds. Hard to tell how I did until I start cutting but I thought I would take a chance. www.ebay.com/itm/255286464518 |
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Post by stardiamond on Dec 19, 2021 14:01:09 GMT -5
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Post by stardiamond on Dec 19, 2021 16:29:50 GMT -5
I got a $17 shipping refund which amounts to 15% off the combined order. I asked for nodules that would cut in a 10 inch saw. My HP has a vertical vise so I should be able to cut some slabs without having to glue. Mid 40's now so I will cut instead of grind.
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agatewhisperer
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Post by agatewhisperer on Dec 19, 2021 18:55:07 GMT -5
I can't wait to see what you end up with for cuts on these!
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aGates
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Post by aGates on Dec 19, 2021 21:38:44 GMT -5
I'm definitely going to be paying attention my most desired stone. Have you read the tom harmon books stardiamond? |
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Post by stardiamond on Dec 19, 2021 22:26:24 GMT -5
I haven't read any of his books or similar. I've made a lot of Montana cabs and appreciate the variety in appearance. I have some unusual ones. They aren't a good seller for me, but Montana is a favorite material. I'll post some pictures tomorrow including batman. I have over 50 Montana cabs. These are some better ones not listed on Etsy. Top left Bat Man, bottom right is an Owl peeking down from the top right of the cab. Second row left purchased at a rock shop in Oregon while on vacation.  |
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Post by stardiamond on Dec 20, 2021 13:23:35 GMT -5
Pictures posted.
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Dec 20, 2021 16:13:11 GMT -5
It is even more fun to go to the Yellowstone and find them. Then cut them. Kind of like tying your own flies.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 20, 2021 16:31:13 GMT -5
It is even more fun to go to the Yellowstone and find them. Then cut them. Kind of like tying your own flies. Out of curiosity, where along the Yellowstone have you hounded them? (Be as general or specific as you care to be. LOL) |
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Dec 20, 2021 19:56:24 GMT -5
From Billings almost to ND.
Glendive is good if you get there before the locals clean it out.
Forsyth can be real nice if you get there when the water is right. Just beware the dam if you are in a boat. It kills people.
The rumor is that there is some fantastic stuff at Livingston, but I have never found even one there.
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Dec 30, 2021 22:32:06 GMT -5
Is this material hard to come by now? I’ve known about it for a while, but as far as price per pound and rarity, I have no clue.
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Post by stardiamond on Dec 31, 2021 0:13:28 GMT -5
From personal experience it is very common, but top grade is much harder to find. Buying a parcel online, most won't be very good. Many nodules show little of what is inside.
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