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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	Stony Creek IS BACK! MFRB STUFFED Mar 7, 2018 0:00:29 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Mar 7, 2018 0:00:29 GMT -5 I'll take two boxes please. The last I got was fantastic and this is even better? woo hoo !!! Will contact elsewhere to work the details. poof
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eBay steals & deals Feb 15, 2018 20:15:45 GMT -5 rockjunquie and hummingbirdstones like this

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Post by captbob on Feb 15, 2018 20:15:45 GMT -5

Got my curiosity up...

this was all I did yesterday -

www.ebay.com/itm/11-Lbs-Pink-Rhodonite-Manganese-Thick-Slab-Rough-R109-Lapidary-Cabbing-Cabochons/253415982802?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Not the highest quality, but I just liked it. Looks kinda like Autumn jasper outta Africa.

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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	eBay steals & deals Feb 15, 2018 20:13:15 GMT -5 rockjunquie and hummingbirdstones like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Feb 15, 2018 20:13:15 GMT -5 I can't even remember what I got on eBay yesterday. Would have to log in to find out. Don't care enough to look. OLD (quality) OJ is gettin' really hard to find. Nice score!
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Oh. My. God. Feb 15, 2018 19:07:19 GMT -5 MrP, fantastic5, and 4 more like this

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Post by captbob on Feb 15, 2018 19:07:19 GMT -5

Heading back to Cocoa tomorrow. Round 3

Already over 20k worth of rocks from there. When I hit 25k I get to the 50% off level.

Thinkin' tomorrow is gonna be a shit load more dino bone and no tellin' what else. Seller has told me that they are ready to part with some things I expressed an interest in but they wouldn't sell before. We shall see.
Never collected dino bone before. Had a bit, but these trips over there ought to take care of striking that off my "I need that" list.
I hit 50% off rate (given) and maybe I can afford to buy some more of the overpriced spheres they have.

Mother in Law coming in tomorrow night for God knows how long, maybe I'll just spend the week over there.
Isn't the Daytona 500 this weekend? Never been to that race, probably a target rich environment!

Note to self: pack tooth brush

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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	eBay steals & deals Feb 15, 2018 18:43:47 GMT -5 Fossilman and rockjunquie like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Feb 15, 2018 18:43:47 GMT -5 Can't forget to add shipping - unless you get it for free! Paying 40 bucks for a 10 pound rock = 4 bucks a pound, but if shipping is $15, the rock is now $5.50 a pound.
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Welding up 6' tables for 2 glass kilns, 2 tile saws, other Feb 14, 2018 9:08:25 GMT -5

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Post by captbob on Feb 14, 2018 9:08:25 GMT -5

Why you doing all this in your house instead of out in that big ol' studio/warehouse barn sized building you built? Seems a room with a view might be nicer than being cooped up in the basement.
All that kiln stuff safe to use inside a house? Guess it's not much different than an oven? Any fumes from what you do?

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eBay steals & deals Feb 14, 2018 8:19:20 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this

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Post by captbob on Feb 14, 2018 8:19:20 GMT -5

Feb 14, 2018 8:02:54 GMT -5 grumpybill said:

Off topic:
I collect local 100 year old picture and advertising postcards. Recently bought one for $0.42 with free shipping. Will cost the seller more to mail it than I paid for it.

There are deals to be had if you have the time to look for them. Or if you are there at the right time.
I reckon I spend a couple hours in the course of a day doing eBay searches.

I bought a 15 lb tumbler barrel (barrel only) a couple days ago for $45 with free shipping. Due here tomorrow.

www.ebay.com/itm/15lb-tumbler-barrel/323069692014?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Not like I needed it, but a new one is twice that not counting shipping (Rock Shed price)
Figure it's gonna cost the seller most of what I paid just to ship it Priority Mail.

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eBay steals & deals Feb 13, 2018 15:42:08 GMT -5 Fossilman, rockjunquie, and 1 more like this

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Post by captbob on Feb 13, 2018 15:42:08 GMT -5

I got the following book on eBay last week. Seems the seller has more than one to sell.
No telling how many of this book the seller has to offer down the road.

www.ebay.com/itm/The-Jim-Dawn-Minette-Collection/312061940873?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Just a book about the (high dollar) mineral specimens these folks had in their collection, with stories about the people and their collection.
Paperback, 200+ pages. High quality photos of LOTS of pieces.

Auction starts at 1¢. Has 1 bid on it
Present bid placed by the same guy I beat in previous auction. Last auction he bid $1.93 - not saying he bid the same this time, but I kinda doubt he bid over 5 bucks.

Book worth having if you are a specimen collector and enjoy seeing high quality/value pieces.
Their Smithsonite collection alone is worth the price.

AUCTION ENDS IN 2 HOURS

just sayin'

ETA: LOL sold for 1¢, but seller listed another -

www.ebay.com/itm/The-Jim-Dawn-Minette-Collection/312066971833?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D49917%26meid%3D0c37af7343d7420eafdce6c6fa96f3ba%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D312061940873%26itm%3D312066971833&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850

Last Edit: Feb 13, 2018 18:03:25 GMT -5 by captbob

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Cutting an 8" rock with a 5" saw Feb 12, 2018 14:18:48 GMT -5

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Post by captbob on Feb 12, 2018 14:18:48 GMT -5

thinkin' ...

I have NEVER tried this, so just an idea at this point.

Wondering if that spray stuff used to fill gaps & cracks would work.

This stuff -

Might be a b*t¢h to get off the rock though.

ETA: unless there is something that dissolves it - like acetone or mineral spirits. dunno ...

Last Edit: Feb 12, 2018 14:20:05 GMT -5 by captbob

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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	Dyeing Stones-Yes or No??? Feb 11, 2018 19:19:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Feb 11, 2018 19:19:11 GMT -5 forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/381 forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/29331 forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/26828
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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	Rhyolite Feb 11, 2018 11:08:13 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Feb 11, 2018 11:08:13 GMT -5 The 2nd pic/cab is sonora dendritic rhyolite. outta Sonora, Mexico thegemshop.com/pages/sonora-dendritic-location
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jamesonite revealed, page 7 Feb 10, 2018 11:36:24 GMT -5 rockpickerforever, fantastic5, and 3 more like this

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Post by captbob on Feb 10, 2018 11:36:24 GMT -5

How hot does the kiln get? Can ya put metal in there?

Thinking about those old time cast iron corn bread / muffin pans.
Lots of different designs & shapes available.
Might not make something conducive for glass cabs or pendents, but may end up with some pretty cool end products - like jamesonite paper weights.

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kenefick Feb 9, 2018 15:08:45 GMT -5

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Post by captbob on Feb 9, 2018 15:08:45 GMT -5

RIP
kenefick

Found this thread elsewhere:

lapidaryforum.net/group/index.php?PHPSESSID=ntslv59frug0gnh9396goopsa6&topic=4065.msg31597#new

Sure many here will remember him and some of his posts.
link to his "recent posts"

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/user/6121/recent

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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	jamesonite revealed, page 7 Feb 9, 2018 9:49:56 GMT -5 jamesp, HankRocks, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Feb 9, 2018 9:49:56 GMT -5 things that make ya scratch yer head ... www.ebay.com/itm/Thumlers-Ultra-Vibe-18-Tumbler-R22/122957926776?hash=item1ca0dd1178:g:nI8AAOSw9vlafL~4
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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	Obsidian 2-6-18 Feb 6, 2018 8:31:29 GMT -5 Drummond Island Rocks likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Feb 6, 2018 8:31:29 GMT -5 That's worth logging in here for and passing on a GREAT JOB !!! ETA: looks like you have some tears in the batch too?
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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	Quartzite 2018 Photo Megathread!! Feb 4, 2018 12:46:30 GMT -5 rockjunquie and melhill1659 like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Feb 4, 2018 12:46:30 GMT -5 Feb 4, 2018 12:29:59 GMT -5 zzyzzyx said: Had no clue people buy rocks.
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Thank you Feb 4, 2018 2:44:34 GMT -5 Drummond Island Rocks, Jugglerguy, and 2 more like this

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Post by captbob on Feb 4, 2018 2:44:34 GMT -5

Roger, I sure hope that you will reconsider or at least make it a VERY SHORT break from here if you feel it is necessary.
Don't let some out of line noob on your sphere thread run ya off! You were totally friendly and helpful in your answer(s) to him.

I, and many others here, have enjoyed your recent spheres and cabs before that for a long time now. Your talent working with rocks is truly amazing. Please don't deprive us of seeing your creations!

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Great deal on a fine motor Feb 1, 2018 10:58:06 GMT -5 rockjunquie and opalpyrexia like this

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Post by captbob on Feb 1, 2018 10:58:06 GMT -5

I think that would be a LOT of motor for that purpose amylou . You can probably find an existing machine to do the job for much less than the cost of just that motor alone. Maybe keep an eye out on eBay or your local craigslist ads.

Welcome to the forum by the way!

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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	A Recent Find Feb 1, 2018 10:14:29 GMT -5 fantastic5 and aDave like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Feb 1, 2018 10:14:29 GMT -5 Just saw this. Oh my what a dynamite chunk of palm root! Outstanding display specimen. I'd grind the nub left from the saw off and face polish it leaving it whole. That really is a killer piece!
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captbob no longer being taken for granite St. Pete FL Member since December 2007 Posts: 8,186	Random Thoughts II Jan 31, 2018 22:04:29 GMT -5 fantastic5, rockjunquie, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captbob on Jan 31, 2018 22:04:29 GMT -5 because it's funny as hell!
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