Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 18, 2017 8:01:43 GMT -5
Might not be as nice as theirs, but welcome back!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 15, 2017 11:13:31 GMT -5
His title says he IS an expert! And that material is now on my list! Truly gorgeous!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 15, 2017 10:54:25 GMT -5
They all look great! I hope my first batch comes out half as nice!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 15, 2017 3:21:48 GMT -5
Very nice! I really need to drag out our tile saw...
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 15, 2017 3:13:01 GMT -5
I'll do my best to take plenty! Might be tricky as it'll probably be just me. Thanks Garage Rocker!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 14, 2017 17:00:43 GMT -5
Good to know that (maybe?) flint is a risk for gas buildup! I plan on making a trip soon to collect some!
Glad all turned out for the best!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 8, 2017 16:44:10 GMT -5
Lots of good info and suggestions (if I drank coffee I'm sure "chunkies" would be a concern! LOL) gmitch067. Having talked to my buddy about it though, I think I'm going to axe this project for now. Maybe when I get a more general feel for the different rocks and try my hand at simpler rock cutting projects I'll pick it back up.
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 16:33:15 GMT -5
Sorry for that! 😉
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 13:23:14 GMT -5
ChicagoDave Your not the first to suggest that method to me. Repeated wisdom isn't something to ignore! Guess I'll go through what I have, sort it by hardness and queue it up!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 13:06:45 GMT -5
Welcome from Ohio! Fire? We only know of rain and snow here!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 13:02:06 GMT -5
coloradocliff good call! I'm tumbling some now, IDK why it didn't cross my mind! It would look good too, rolling. Could do a lighter stone for the chips. Maybe howlite? It's soft so it would take well too glue/epoxy?
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 12:56:09 GMT -5
I think bloodstone would make handsome die. I'm just not sure about the chips. Don't want it to be Christmas themed, so nothing red.
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 12:51:16 GMT -5
Yikes. Well, if nothing else it will keep me busy! We have a grinder too, but it's for metal, soft stone I think.
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 10:53:54 GMT -5
We actually have a tile saw! Glad you mentioned it! He hasn't said, but I'm thinking something bold and dark. Maybe go as far as gluing chips of lighter (or darker) stone into dimples carved into each face marking the number on that side. Thanks for all the help captbob
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 10:29:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, very beautiful stone you have there!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 10:27:35 GMT -5
What tools are needed to roughly shape stones? Will a dremel do? Should they be shaped prior to tumbling?
I'm looking at maybe making dice for a friend, suggestions on good types of stone?
Thanks in advanced, ~Luminin
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 10:17:25 GMT -5
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 9:57:59 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Ohio! I'm new myself, but there's a ton of info here and experts by the handful!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 9:54:48 GMT -5
Wow, that's amazing and unique! Welcome to this wonderful place from Ohio!
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Luminin
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Post by Luminin on Sept 7, 2017 9:53:27 GMT -5
Welcome from Ohio. I'm just a tumbler, but I've seen a LOT here for cabbers!
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