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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 14, 2012 15:52:37 GMT -5
Don, I read the subject line and thought "wow! that's a big saw!"
LOL
PM sent.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 9, 2012 12:58:58 GMT -5
Those are gorgeous cabs! Fantastic material, shaping, and polish!
I've never been that interested in obsidian, but this is enough to make me reconsider.
Chuck
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flames
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 5, 2012 13:01:52 GMT -5
Those are some of the nicest flames I've ever seen!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 4, 2012 14:46:27 GMT -5
Glad John made the point I was going to: run full loads because they're apt to chip and crack. I would practice with another rock to get the process down before starting on the Lakers.
I agree with others: rotary for shaping (be patient) and a vibe for sanding and polishing. I use a Thumler UV18.
Chuck (also)
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 4, 2012 14:36:44 GMT -5
Cool trips! It seems like all of that river gravel ought to yield something worthwhile...
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 3, 2012 22:12:58 GMT -5
Do the shapes continue the same way all the way through the slab to the other side? Maybe it's root, but some of the things look like shells on edge to me.
Not much help I'm afraid.
It is _really_ cool and I would want to polish the whole slab instead of cabbing it.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 3, 2012 12:45:50 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Shan and "hi" to Wolf!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 1, 2012 16:25:28 GMT -5
They went to a good home! Congrats!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 1, 2012 14:02:27 GMT -5
The large flat areas of the slab are difficult to do on wheels, although Bobby1 long ago posted a method using worn SiC belts dry. Your vibrating lap should be able to do it; that's what they're designed to do. It may be a question of technique.
You may be able to do it on the leather disc, but it will depend on the shape of the disc and whether you can make contact with a large flat area.
Does that make sense?
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 26, 2012 11:55:12 GMT -5
Upside down lap looks like a copy of a Richardson Ranch High Speed Sander.
Congrats on the haul!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 26, 2012 11:50:44 GMT -5
I have the same background and question as Toad: what indicates the marks are man-made? Maybe it's more apparent in person than the photos.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 26, 2012 11:46:01 GMT -5
Sandstone balls are concretions.
Fun finds!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 26, 2012 11:42:04 GMT -5
I'm no help, but Lakers frequently have limonite and I usually try to grind it off! Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 26, 2012 9:51:21 GMT -5
The Pietersite is spectacular.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 25, 2012 16:20:52 GMT -5
That's quite a picture you've painted Mel! I feel for all of you! Do you have to watch out for javelinas, too? I hate the idea of a big buck going down because of fencing. I'm glad you're making the effort to save him from a slow death. I happen to like wild meat, so if you end up with some in your freezer, I'll gladly pay for shipping! Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 21, 2012 15:29:08 GMT -5
What's wrong with mineral oil?
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 21, 2012 14:37:03 GMT -5
Yeah, BAZ, I wondered the same thing. Maybe charlie is on to something.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 21, 2012 8:22:47 GMT -5
Great plumes! Wow! Congrats!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 21, 2012 8:14:53 GMT -5
My kids just finished gun safety class and got their safety certs. I'm going to have to share this with them and the instructors. The guy is lucky to be alive.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 21, 2012 8:07:53 GMT -5
Beautiful as always, Bob!
Chuck
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