First Cab!

quartzilla
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First Cab! May 28, 2022 19:41:08 GMT -5 rockjunquie, opalpyrexia, and 10 more like this

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Post by quartzilla on May 28, 2022 19:41:08 GMT -5

My first cab! Ok don’t laugh but I really like the way it came out. A piece of Stone Canyon and this was done on one of the clubs Genie’s by hand, no dop stick. A few things to note. The dome was way easier than I expected. The girdle was waayyy harder. I really flubbed it. But over all I’m happy, it came out way better than I expected. Our club has excellent instructors! Lmk what you guys think and be honest lol.

realrockhound Cave Dweller Chucking leaverite at tweekers Member since June 2020 Posts: 4,501 Member is Online	First Cab! May 28, 2022 19:46:57 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie, quartzilla, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by realrockhound on May 28, 2022 19:46:57 GMT -5 Honestly, that’s a good cab for your first one. The girdle can most definitely be tricky when starting out.

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,998	First Cab! May 28, 2022 19:49:23 GMT -5 quartzilla and dshanpnw like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on May 28, 2022 19:49:23 GMT -5 Yay! Great job especially for your first. I don't think the girdle looks so bad. You definitely got the dome done right. Be careful... this is addictive!

opalpyrexia
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First Cab! May 28, 2022 20:23:44 GMT -5 rockjunquie, quartzilla, and 1 more like this

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Post by opalpyrexia on May 28, 2022 20:23:44 GMT -5

First one? Could've fooled me! I think it looks very good.

In profile it looks like your girdle gradually slopes down to the bottom edge, as in a traditional cabochon cut (which is how I cut). The only suggestion I have is that the bevel on the cab's outer edge can be fairly thin (~ 1 mm) and doesn't need to be rounded.

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perkins17
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First Cab! May 28, 2022 20:24:09 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie, quartzilla, and 1 more like this

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Post by perkins17 on May 28, 2022 20:24:09 GMT -5

Great job on number one! It all goes down hill from here...

The shape and done look great -the girdle is doing pretty good (my first was much worse lol). My conscience is getting to me though, helping another down the path of addiction... (lol)

-Nicholas

liveoak still telling self it's just a hobby Member since January 2022 Posts: 4,711	First Cab! May 28, 2022 20:30:25 GMT -5 rockjunquie, hummingbirdstones, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by liveoak on May 28, 2022 20:30:25 GMT -5 Good instructions & not a bad result. Wish I had a club that I could learn from . Wait a minute --that's what RTH forum is for :-) Patty
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First Cab! May 28, 2022 21:13:12 GMT -5 quartzilla, dshanpnw, and 1 more like this

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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 28, 2022 21:13:12 GMT -5

I think you did a great job on your first cab! You got a really nice polish, too. The more you do, the easier it gets.

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First Cab! May 28, 2022 22:45:36 GMT -5 dshanpnw and CLErocks like this

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Post by jasoninsd on May 28, 2022 22:45:36 GMT -5

Way to go Quartz!

In my opinion, Stone Canyon is a hit or miss material with regards to getting a "high polish" on the finish. I've worked some that came out great, and others that...well...not so great. I don't think your polish is bad, but if it's not where you think it should be, there's a good chance it's the material, and not something you did wrong.

The dome on that cab is AWESOME! The curvature is spot-on!

I think your girdle issue is due to working it by hand. I know a LOT of people work their cabs without being dopped...but a dop would give you a lot more control when it comes to working the girdle (in my opinion). I give you MAD PROPS for working that cab without a dop...something I've tried and was not real happy with the results.

Overall, that really is a fantastic first cab!! There's been several plunges down the rabbit hole I've noticed this week...so welcome to the club! LOL

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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	First Cab! May 28, 2022 23:02:57 GMT -5 via mobile quartzilla and dshanpnw like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 28, 2022 23:02:57 GMT -5 That’s really nice looking! Like the colors and pattern.

CLErocks spending too much on rocks Member since October 2021 Posts: 342	First Cab! May 29, 2022 8:28:14 GMT -5 via mobile quartzilla and dshanpnw like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CLErocks on May 29, 2022 8:28:14 GMT -5 quartzilla I have GOT to find a club. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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dshanpnw fully equipped rock polisher Member since December 2020 Posts: 1,160	First Cab! May 29, 2022 15:23:36 GMT -5 quartzilla likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dshanpnw on May 29, 2022 15:23:36 GMT -5 I think that turned out rather very nice. I love the Stone Canyon. Thanks for posting.