neural
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2019
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Post by neural on Feb 13, 2022 17:06:08 GMT -5
It's been a long time since I've had the ability to cut cabs. My wife managed to rescue me from the edge of the cliff and managed to solve the issue of getting water to the wheels, so I am finally able to cut stone again. Far from perfect, but if I recall, this particular Sodalite didn't ever really take on a super high polish. Still will hit it with C-ox when I have a chance, but I'm pretty sure I haven't forgotten the process at least.   Size is 1.25" on the longest measurement. Edit: hummingbirdstones : if you could arrange for this picture to make it's way to a very special little old lady, I'd like her to know that the machines she sold to me are finally being used.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 13, 2022 17:07:59 GMT -5
Hey, welcome back. I think your cab looks fine. I guess it's like riding a bike. |
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neural
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2019
Posts: 132
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Post by neural on Feb 13, 2022 17:35:31 GMT -5
Hey, welcome back. I think your cab looks fine. I guess it's like riding a bike. Much of it seems that way. I'm pretty sure there is faint muscle memory there, so yes, a bit like a bike. And if I need practice, I probably have around 40lbs of Obsidian (gotta slab a bunch of it first though). If only it was opal. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 13, 2022 17:55:54 GMT -5
It's been a long time since I've had the ability to cut cabs. My wife managed to rescue me from the edge of the cliff and managed to solve the issue of getting water to the wheels, so I am finally able to cut stone again. Far from perfect, but if I recall, this particular Sodalite didn't ever really take on a super high polish. Still will hit it with C-ox when I have a chance, but I'm pretty sure I haven't forgotten the process at least. Size is 1.25" on the longest measurement. Edit: hummingbirdstones : if you could arrange for this picture to make it's way to a very special little old lady, I'd like her to know that the machines she sold to me are finally being used. I will print it out to give to her. I have to go over there tomorrow morning. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 13, 2022 17:56:51 GMT -5
Hey, welcome back. I think your cab looks fine. I guess it's like riding a bike. Much of it seems that way. I'm pretty sure there is faint muscle memory there, so yes, a bit like a bike. And if I need practice, I probably have around 40lbs of Obsidian (gotta slab a bunch of it first though). If only it was opal.Greedy little bugger, aren't ya?  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 13, 2022 18:21:29 GMT -5
Looking good! Welcome "back" to cabbing! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 13, 2022 19:43:23 GMT -5
Glad to see you got that equipment going. I know that's a good feeling.
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neural
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2019
Posts: 132
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Post by neural on Feb 13, 2022 20:25:08 GMT -5
Much of it seems that way. I'm pretty sure there is faint muscle memory there, so yes, a bit like a bike. And if I need practice, I probably have around 40lbs of Obsidian (gotta slab a bunch of it first though). If only it was opal.Greedy little bugger, aren't ya?  and just *who* was it that got me hooked on them? hmmm? |
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