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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:46:49 GMT -5
Wait a minute! Randy, I missed something! I have never seen you with a pet anything that had fur! When did you get karma? She is so cute...in her own way! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:44:12 GMT -5
YIKES! I would not want to go walking around there! I am just klutzy enough to fall when running away! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:41:32 GMT -5
I found some similar in Tenn. when we passed through there. Held promise but was a plain tan when cut. the one on the left looks like it could be really nice! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:39:34 GMT -5
Awe Steve! I am so happy for you! If there is one person that deserves a good life, it is you! The pictures look like you both belong together and have been for years! That is when you know it is a great match! I wish you many wonderful years together! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:35:55 GMT -5
Looks like a feldspar to me. Can have varying shades of pink to orange color. Should polish well but can have softer areas that pull out, especially if that is mica in there. I love the discoveries around the parking lots and yards! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:32:50 GMT -5
My preference seems to be more a 3/16th inch but I have a ton of 1/4 inch slabs also. I keep an old wooden ruler by the saw and check it that way before making the cut. Standing directly in front I hold the ruler next to the blade and see how far past the slab is. Seems to keep me on target. Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:22:29 GMT -5
SWEET! You have some great slabs but I keep going back to the blue. Love it! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:21:01 GMT -5
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing your slabs! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 9, 2012 18:19:02 GMT -5
They sure have some cool play with the light! Looks like you cut some good ones! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 14:15:24 GMT -5
Dang! You have some beautiful pieces here! The first ones look like snake skins are mixed in. AWESOME! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 14:13:39 GMT -5
Snuffy, it is always such a pleasure to see your tumbles! These all have such a wonderful shine! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 14:12:25 GMT -5
Oh, what a great start for you! Just remember, patients! Takes a lot with tumbling. (Reminds me, need to get mine going again!) I love how we have some very generous people here! Thank you Robert, we are all going to benefit! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 14:07:22 GMT -5
Adrian, it is really coming along now! They got a lot accomplished this week! It reminds me of seeing construction in Israel when we lived there. Same way of doing things, sandals and all. Not allowed here. So many rules that if you were building here, you might have the land cleared by now... Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 13:59:04 GMT -5
You sure have amazing talent with these! You bring out the best in them! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 13:57:19 GMT -5
Steve, It is so great to see you back! Had to go back and look at the post date because I was afraid it was an old one but thankfully, it is a new one! Those are all beauties and that landscape is amazing!!!(Talking about your surroundings) Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 13:55:10 GMT -5
These are so sweet! You sure have some wonderful material! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 13:53:43 GMT -5
Now, that is a sweet batch of cabs Randy! I love them all! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 13:50:02 GMT -5
Tony, you are the king of doublets! I really like them all! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 13:47:34 GMT -5
Hi all, sorry for taking so long to get back. The saw is a Ryobi 7 inch wet tile saw. The table moves into the overhead blade so it has the no fingers sign on it. The purple and cream preform is Mookite. Looks like a good solid piece so it should turn out nice. I keep staring at these preforms but haven't cabbed any yet. If this migraine lets up, I may get out there and do a couple. Thanks everyone! Fran
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Post by frane on Oct 7, 2012 13:41:41 GMT -5
Clint, those are beauties! I do miss your selling slabs but I can understand how it was getting too hard to do. I bet you will be making some awesome cabs out of these! Fran
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