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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2022 20:04:06 GMT -5
Free handed some shapes and cut them out with the tile saw. Now to give the cabochon making a go!   |
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Post by markb on Jul 27, 2022 20:22:03 GMT -5
WOW Ashley, those look great! Looking forward to seeing your end results. Mark |
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Post by miket on Jul 27, 2022 20:28:34 GMT -5
Free handed some shapes and cut them out with the tile saw. Now to give the cabochon making a go! Nice, good luck! 😁 |
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Post by mohs on Jul 27, 2022 20:46:44 GMT -5
that was productive trimming
glad you found the time
I see some angel wings
ya knohs,,, ya put a pair angel wings 2gather
they make a rocking heart
the kids must really like the learning experience too
I would think
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2022 22:17:10 GMT -5
markbThank you Mark! Im nervous now. Got to figure out this whole dome thing with a dremel. We shall see how that goes! Otherwise they get shaped better and kept flat and just thrown in the lot o.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2022 22:17:47 GMT -5
miketThank you! Now to figure out doming with a dremel!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2022 22:18:46 GMT -5
mohsThanks Mohs. Finding time is hard! Glad I was able to.
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Post by miket on Jul 27, 2022 22:23:45 GMT -5
miket Thank you! Now to figure out doming with a dremel! It's really not too bad...you'll get the hang of it in no time! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2022 22:26:57 GMT -5
miketThanks for the encouragement, hope your right lol! 
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Post by quartzilla on Jul 28, 2022 20:01:19 GMT -5
Wow good job with those! Looking forwards to your progress. I’m where your at: learning the ropes.
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Post by Starguy on Aug 1, 2022 17:47:32 GMT -5
ashleyNice preforms. Some of the material is awesome. I’m looking forward to seeing the cabs.
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Post by Starguy on Aug 1, 2022 22:55:06 GMT -5
ashley I know a lot of people do it but for safety’s sake I need to say something. Just a little heads up on shaping cabs with a saw blade. It works because the diamond sinter on the blade is just like a diamond grinding wheel. Saw blades are designed to cut with the circumferential part of the diamond sinter. They aren't designed for grinding on the kerf side. The dangerous part is that most rocks will cut through the softer steel core pretty quick. If you grind against the core, (which is very easy to do), it will cut through potentially exposing you to flying pieces of metal. I think jasoninsd has some photos of a blade that is very close to failing dangerously with the sintered part separating from the core. I’m not the best about wearing eye protection because I already wear glasses. If I were shaping with the side of a saw blade, I would wear a full face shield. You’re an important member of RTH and I would hate to see anyone hurt by pieces of metal flying off a rotating tool. Thanks for contributing so much here. Sincerely, Brent P.S. What templates are you using for your preforms? I like em.
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Post by markb on Aug 1, 2022 23:16:08 GMT -5
markb Thank you Mark! Im nervous now. Got to figure out this whole dome thing with a dremel. We shall see how that goes! Otherwise they get shaped better and kept flat and just thrown in the lot o. Who says you have to do cabs, or even start with them? Why not start with turtles, or chickens, cat faces or crosses, or other shapes? Maybe shape them, then Lotto them. Cabs could come later on. Now, there’s nothing wrong with cabs BUT anyone who could master grinding out a chicken would be pretty talented if you ask me. 🐓 |
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Post by Pat on Aug 1, 2022 23:19:22 GMT -5
Good start! I’m not sure what Starguy said about the sintered wheels, but I always wear safety glasses when using most electric tools. I also wear prescription glasses, but don’t want them scratched. Don’t overlook safety issues. Good luck with your cabs! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2022 23:27:26 GMT -5
StarguyThank you Brent! Thats very kind of you. I always make sure I have on eye protection and lung protection. But a full face shield is a really good idea. I normally use the front of the blade to do the shaping, if that makes sense. I guess technically it would be the front of the blade and a tiny bit of the side. For the shapes I freehanded them all. For the circle I had a sticker laying around that I traced. I haven’t invested in any templates yet.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2022 23:29:12 GMT -5
markbLol Mark! I might give that chicken a go if I had any artistic bone in my body. I don’t even do a stick figure well! Looking forward to seeing your chickens and turtles thought lol! 🤣
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Post by markb on Aug 2, 2022 7:58:17 GMT -5
markb Lol Mark! I might give that chicken a go if I had any artistic bone in my body. I don’t even do a stick figure well! Looking forward to seeing your chickens and turtles thought lol! 🤣 Do a Google search on “chicken silhouette”. No artistic talent necessary. Bada Bing! 😎 |
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