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Howdy!
Sept 8, 2020 22:39:41 GMT -5
Post by taylor on Sept 8, 2020 22:39:41 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum!
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Post by taylor on Sept 8, 2020 22:38:26 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by taylor on Sept 8, 2020 22:37:16 GMT -5
Happy birthday!
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Post by taylor on Sept 8, 2020 22:32:51 GMT -5
Woke up to 24 degrees F, 30+mph winds, and this:  Hopefully back in Arizona in two weeks! Prayers for everyone near fires and hurricanes! |
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Post by taylor on Sept 2, 2020 20:47:56 GMT -5
Welcome! We started out tumbling what we hounded. Moved into sawing, cabbing, and silver smithing. The tumbler still rolls, but with saw scraps added to the mix.
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Post by taylor on Sept 2, 2020 20:38:49 GMT -5
Welcome! Sounds like you are off to a great start!
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Jade ?
Sept 2, 2020 20:33:20 GMT -5
Post by taylor on Sept 2, 2020 20:33:20 GMT -5
I think that the rind screams jade. Very nice slab!
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Post by taylor on Sept 2, 2020 20:31:12 GMT -5
Lots of great information from every one above.
My thoughts:
climate control -- heating and cooling (allows you to be productive year round)
electricity -- plenty of amps, plenty of different circuits, and plenty of outlets
water -- heavy buckets are for youngsters
ventilation -- oil mist from saws will happen (don't recommend breathing it)
concrete floor -- easy to clean and allows for equipment on wheels to be moved
windows -- its tough to beat sunlight
Once you have a well planned structure then you can add or modify as you grow with things like lighting, shelving, tables, easy chair, and refrigerator.
Have fun!
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Post by taylor on Aug 28, 2020 21:59:58 GMT -5
While you are looking forward to a "cool down" Sunday/Monday ish we are expecting frost and a high of 66 on Monday. Guess I forgot to mention elevation...7000 feet.  |
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Post by taylor on Aug 28, 2020 21:47:40 GMT -5
If we were in Arizona, mohs we'd be on the road to Phoenix. But its 900 miles from current locale.  |
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Post by taylor on Aug 28, 2020 21:30:27 GMT -5
I think that the green banded one may be Ricolite. Comes from New Mexico. Nice score!
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Post by taylor on Aug 28, 2020 21:11:30 GMT -5
I am unfamiliar with Kuwait, but my nephew was in Afghanistan. He sent small flat rate and medium rate boxes at the same rate as domestic. I, of course, asked for Lapis Lazuli. He sent several chunks. The catch was that they weren't allowed to send any unfinished stones. So my multi-pound chunks are polished. I do not know if that requirement was specific to Afghanistan or to what the military would handle in shipping.
I hope he is able to find really cool stuff to send to you!!
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Post by taylor on Aug 26, 2020 21:26:48 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by taylor on Aug 26, 2020 21:25:01 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by taylor on Aug 26, 2020 21:24:15 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by taylor on Aug 26, 2020 21:10:04 GMT -5
My OH my!!
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Post by taylor on Aug 25, 2020 21:54:53 GMT -5
I would recommend a visit to the BLM in Prineville. I think there is a rock shop in Prineville...Quant? Others here may be able to provide more specific information.
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Post by taylor on Aug 24, 2020 14:43:38 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by taylor on Jul 23, 2020 21:25:00 GMT -5
Welcome! Sounds like you are off to a great start!
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Post by taylor on Jul 23, 2020 20:44:52 GMT -5
Awesome!
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