RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 24, 2008 20:58:07 GMT -5
I had to go look at my cabs before voting. It's kind of like trying to pick candy or a pretty girl out of a group of pretty girls.
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 24, 2008 20:48:08 GMT -5
This is something that I have been thing about since this spring. One of the magazines had an article about the different styles of cabs. I know lot of people will say that it depends on the material. While others only cab in one style.
So if you had to pick one, what would it be?
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 24, 2008 20:31:06 GMT -5
Thank you everyone. I can't tell you how frustrated I got at times. If you are in the process of learning to cab, never, ever give up. It's well worth it to get pass the learning curve. splendid material and fabulous cabs! what do you do in Brazil? sounds like a good rock connection! KD I started going to Brasil eight years ago for business with no idea that the name of the state of Minas Gerais (where I spend 80-90% of my time) translates into "General Mines". It's a rockhounds heaven in some ways. There's always, always something new to see. And sometimes, it's the characters you meet selling pedras that make it interesting Honestly, the people are great. If there's a downside to the Brasilian rock experience is that it's tough to find and buy rough in small quantities at time. It seems they always want to sell parcels too heavy to carry back. They know the value of adding labor and really want to sell finished cabs. If you shop wisely, it's easy to get some good deals. A friend is suppose to bring me some " conchonita" quartz rough over the holidays. This material is better known here as "Super Seven Stone" or "Melody Stone". I can't wait.
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
Posts: 489
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 22, 2008 19:27:29 GMT -5
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
Posts: 489
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 22, 2008 19:18:04 GMT -5
I started cabbing about a year ago. I spend a lot of time in Brasil and after seeing all the gems and minerals down there, it was just too tempting. My first attempts were pretty frustrating. The 1200 grit lap kept leaving 80 grit sized scratches. The thing was/is contaminated. There were also problems with the third party master lap being too heavy for the Ameri-Tool grinder. About the time these issues became apparent, someone suggested the 3M MicroPolishing film. Combined with a Lot-O-Tumbler, it's another world. Here are a few favorites. Condor agate Green Forest Fire Plume agate Crazy Lace agate
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
Posts: 489
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 22, 2008 16:27:09 GMT -5
Just a little report from New Siberia. I got my Lot-O-Shake-and-Bake Tumbler about a month ago. It's been down to around 0 degrees F almost every morning for several weeks now. With the cement floor, the garage is probably several degrees colder. So far - no problems at all. I just can't wait until it gets down to -30 or -40 with a little breeze. Now that will be a test I figure when the rocks start freezing to my finger tips, it might be a little too cold.
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