earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Dec 18, 2005 21:47:25 GMT -5
I just got a 8 1/2 pound chunk of carnelian I paid $26 for it is that pretty high priced for this stuff or did I get a pretty good deal? Does the stuff shine up ok?   |
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Post by Cher on Dec 18, 2005 21:54:46 GMT -5
I don't think so, that's just over $3 bucks a pound. Nothings too bad at that price. That is a serious chunk of gorgeous you have there.
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Post by parfive on Dec 18, 2005 21:57:06 GMT -5
Three bucks a pound seems like a steal for that beauty.
There's been a lot of pictures of tumbled carnelian in the past
(also on main RTH hobby site, which looks like Mark has up-dated),
but that baby is just beggin' to be slabbed first.
Rich
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Dec 18, 2005 22:24:09 GMT -5
I wish I had a slab saw, to slab it. There is a group in Racine Wi. but when I went to one of there shows in the spring, they all seemed to be on the prickish side. I was thinking about joining till I met them all. Plus, me being 45, I seem to be about 30 years younger than any of them.
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 18, 2005 22:42:42 GMT -5
i think its well worth the price and your gonna be more then happy with the end product it was in my 2nd or 3rd bach i did and it came out one of the best rocks i tumbled beautifull stuff your gonna love it--- and id try to get some slabbed i have a big chunk also and its gonna make some fine cabs--im only sayin that now cause when its done your gonna say wish i woulda slabbed some of that haha
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Post by stoner on Dec 18, 2005 22:45:19 GMT -5
Wow Edog. That is a nice chunk of stone. And a really good price too. That's gonna make some very cool Drool Stones.
Ed
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Post by parfive on Dec 18, 2005 22:47:13 GMT -5
That's too bad, Edog. I went to a local gem show a couple of months ago and the old timers were such a friendly bunch. They didn't care if you bought anything, just loved talking about their craft. I think a lot of these groups are having trouble getting new blood. One reason, I was told, is that so many of the old collecting sites are closed now, so field trips aren't what they used to be.
Rich
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 18, 2005 22:55:58 GMT -5
hey earth if you cant find anybody close if you spring for the shipping ill slab half of it for ya and you can bust up the other half for tumbling --- i think my saw limit is like 6x7 chunk-- im been being lazy but im gonna get my saw to the shop and start slabbin i have like 10 or 15 big chunks i been lookin at that i bought awile ago that are beggin to be cabs hahaha
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Dec 19, 2005 0:57:05 GMT -5
earthdog,
I'd say you got a steal! That looks like a fantastic piece you have there, and I can't wait to see what you decide to do with it. I'm also suprised at the old-timers you met at the club....most of the older folks( both male/female) that I've met, that are in the hobby, have been very pleasing to meet and exceptionally helpful. In fact, I just met a guy down in my brothers church, that does wire-wrapping. He invited me over to his house when I have a day, and he'll teach me the tricks. I'm very excited....I've wanted to try to attempt this for quite some time...now I have a reason too...YES! BTW, are you from Rascine? My nephew married a girl that is from there. Can't think of her last name, but will let you know. Anyways, Great piece of Carnelian.
Steve
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Post by rockds on Dec 19, 2005 1:45:20 GMT -5
good buy edog, I'd pay $26 clams for that puppy - keep us posted when you decide what your going to do with it
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Post by americanbulldogsnj on Dec 19, 2005 1:49:54 GMT -5
Carnelian cuts and polishes like a dream, and this is coming from a newbie. It was very easy to work with. I have some beautiful mini slabs. I tumbled with pellets from start to finish, it had a tendency to fracture. Tin Oxide or AO work great! Enjoy it, I don't think you paid too much...
Marian
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rollingstone
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Post by rollingstone on Dec 19, 2005 3:11:37 GMT -5
Earthdog, you got ripped off bigtime. Fortunately for you, I'll give you your $26 plus postage back if you send it to me ;D
Truth be known, that's some of the best banding I've ever seen on carnelian. Looks like the right-side has nice translucent material too, so you get two kinds of carnelian in one package!
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 19, 2005 10:38:03 GMT -5
you got a great deal. looks like a huge piece of the whitcomb creek carnelian.
kim
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phoenix1647
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Post by phoenix1647 on Dec 19, 2005 10:44:44 GMT -5
RS..you are just too kind my friend.....Earthdog..I'll give you $26.01 plus shipping and I'll even throw in some candy too....
Great buy..wish I had that one.
Pho
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Dec 19, 2005 11:57:14 GMT -5
Nice rock there E- I know what you mean about the local clubs- The one around here is kinda snobbish- they are so INTO local fossils and visiting the local limestone Quary (to collect some nice Flourite) Other than that they really won't give ya the time of day (I asked about the Lap arts- and the guy just shruggs- said they had a member a few years back who used to polish rocks- but he quit cause no one else was interested)
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Dec 19, 2005 12:04:41 GMT -5
Thats the way The Racine Geological Society, is. They don't care alot about polishing rocks. There was this one fat woman there that I bought some lace from, she gave me her yahoo ID and so I added her to messenger, when I wrote her a note asking her about more stuff to buy, she banned me from writing to her.
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gemmaster
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Post by gemmaster on Dec 19, 2005 13:03:12 GMT -5
i can slab or block up either or both have done many years of rocksawing, cabbing and lapidary work . i have a lortone 12 inch slab saw new in the spring and a old late seventies model great western 18 weight /hydraulic let me knoiw . pm me gemmaster will slab on shares and ship as part of service .
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