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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 8, 2012 12:38:07 GMT -5
I use a "water soluble oil" (whatever that is) on my trim saw. I use Lubri-Kool, but there are others. Some people don't like Lubri-Kool because it foams. I may try something else next time.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 7, 2012 21:08:57 GMT -5
Wow, Jim, thanks for enlightening us! LOL
You might send your 55 lb rock to somebody with a bigger saw who can cut it down to useful sizes for you. What size do you need? hint, hint LOL
55lbs would be too big for my 18" saw, unless I rotated it (provided I could get it in the vice). Tony (catmandewe) has a couple of bigger saws.
The other idea for you is to try drilling a series of holes in a line and then break it. Of course, that would waste a lot, but maybe you're not concerned about waste. I think John (JS Gems) and Tony know how to use wedges to break a stone...
Helen: that's going to be a cool ring! That's a great idea on using the ring blanks.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 7, 2012 20:54:00 GMT -5
Nice cabinet and even nicer specimens! The cabinet really displays them well.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 7, 2012 20:50:40 GMT -5
You could try dopping on thin dowels, but I doubt if they would be rigid enough. You should be able to do it on your combo unit.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 6, 2012 19:20:09 GMT -5
Tony: I'm not denying that there are corporate interests involved in keeping more fuel efficient cars out of the U.S. In fact, I'm certain there are.
Having said that, another reason some European cars are not available in the U.S. is because they won't pass our emissions standards. I think Europeans are by and large more "green" then Americans, so there may be something wrong with our emissions standards, too.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 5, 2012 10:52:24 GMT -5
In college, we used to play "rodeo buffer": you stand on the machine, operate the controls and try to stay on!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 5, 2012 10:36:42 GMT -5
Make sure that the drugs you think you're getting are the ones you are actually getting. There are unscrupulous mail order companies that ship bogus drugs. Compare the ones you receive with images of the prescribed drugs on the web. I'm not saying anything about the company you linked, because I have no information one way or the other. I'm just saying to be careful.
Talk to your doctor about cheaper alternatives. There are usually several drugs that can be used to treat the same problem. Generics are the way to go, especially if you can get one of the cheap generics from WalMart or Target.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 2, 2012 11:28:10 GMT -5
The stuff I have looks just like a clump of big pellets on top, agate on the bottom. It's not as colorful as a lot I've seen, but I mainly got it as a specimen (so to speak).
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 2, 2012 11:19:55 GMT -5
Helter Skelter
Now that's some good rockin' Ed!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 2, 2012 9:54:52 GMT -5
The "poppy" jasper looks like a fossil of some sort. Very cool.
I'm also eager to see the "biggun" cut. That looks like a great find!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 2, 2012 9:51:35 GMT -5
I grind them down on insides of my index fingers and outsides of my thumbs (even with dops). I've tried finger cots and they help. Medical tape would also help.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 2, 2012 9:43:36 GMT -5
Yes, thanks for posting it Chuck!!!
I have one of these saws already with a power feed and a hood. I'm also certain this is a 10" saw. It should be relatively easy to make a plexi hood for this one using my hood as a pattern. I also plan to install gravity feed to make slabbing easier.
I'll most likely give it or sell it to a friend of mine who doesn't have a saw. Lapidary equipment sells quickly around here and for top dollar because of all the rock hounds. I paid $250 for mine and thought I was getting a good deal!
I see there's a 6" one on ebay right now with a current bid of $81 and 4 days left, so I feel really fortunate to have gotten this one so cheaply. Thanks again Chuck!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 1, 2012 14:25:46 GMT -5
It's mine now. Waiting for me in my brother-in-law's garage. I should have it in June.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 1, 2012 14:10:47 GMT -5
Smell it. ;D Sorry, couldn't resist. Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 1, 2012 13:48:17 GMT -5
Oxalic acid is another good rust remover, but it's not as friendly as molasses or citric acid. It works quickly when it's hot, but the fumes are not pleasant. It will also work at room temperature.
Oxalic acid can be found in rhubarb leaves, so it's not an environmental problem.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 1, 2012 12:23:55 GMT -5
Yes, stoner, that's what I did for 4" barrels. But the fittings (like caps) get very expensive for larger diameter PVC. That's why I opted for plywood ends.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 1, 2012 9:46:32 GMT -5
Nice shine. Eye agates are my favorites!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 30, 2012 12:07:23 GMT -5
Where are you guys getting cheap oil? Is it mineral oil or something else? It's running about $20/gallon for me.
Thanks, Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 29, 2012 13:21:56 GMT -5
As Mel says, "when it looks like chocolate pudding".
I also filter my oil, but I use a single grocery bag inside a 5 gal. bucket with holes in the bottom. That bucket in turn sits inside another bucket, which catches the oil.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 28, 2012 12:25:52 GMT -5
Wow Sheri! That's a really tempting offer!
I may have to start working on my wife now...
Chuck
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