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Post by taylor on Dec 13, 2020 23:41:59 GMT -5
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Thanks for doing what you do
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New Guy
Dec 12, 2020 0:08:33 GMT -5
Post by taylor on Dec 12, 2020 0:08:33 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you are setting up to have lots of fun!
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Post by taylor on Dec 10, 2020 19:50:42 GMT -5
I work outside. My rocks are everywhere, but my saw is on a table on the open patio (covered with junk), my flat lap is used on a table on the patio (after I clean enough rocks off the table to make room for it). My rotary tumblers are on a table in an area next to the patio, which is covered with a large tarp (stuff that doesn't fit in the garage or on the patio). All work done with these machines is outside. But, hey, this is SoCal, not having to worry about snow, lol. No, absolutely not, I do not hoard rocks!
Only my little vibe tumbler (don't even remember the name of it, I'm so bad) gets preferential treatment, it gets to run inside the garage. (Quietness has its benefits!)
Does opening the big garage door count as being outside? Hey the garage is almost like being outside, heated in the Summer and cooled in the Winter!!! I open that big garage door next to the cab machine and it feels like outside. On the afternoons when its above 80 degrees and I'm standing in the sun it feels like outside! And then there are the cold windy days in January! I'm so glad winter is short! We are considering moving the saws outside to lessen the "game trail" and oil mist issues. |
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Post by taylor on Dec 10, 2020 0:33:21 GMT -5
Here is a red stone with black orbs. I acquired one small slab and don't know where its from. Hopefully someone will identify!  |
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Post by taylor on Dec 9, 2020 18:22:50 GMT -5
Ouch! Makes my fingers hurt just looking!  |
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Post by taylor on Dec 9, 2020 18:16:02 GMT -5
Welcome! I'll let those with waaay more experience handle the questions.
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Post by taylor on Dec 8, 2020 23:45:20 GMT -5
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Post by taylor on Dec 6, 2020 20:49:55 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona! Happy tumbling!!
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Post by taylor on Dec 6, 2020 20:38:25 GMT -5
Welcome from Arizona, USA. Looking forward to seeing your tumbles!
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Post by taylor on Dec 6, 2020 20:37:05 GMT -5
That is sooo cool! Do we get to see the other side?
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Post by taylor on Dec 5, 2020 11:39:16 GMT -5
Good to know, but the main reason for wanting the flat disk is size. Some T-eggs are simply too big for the spacing of Genie wheels. Yeah, the large surface area is why a dome is really useful. Lets you work across the whole surface without rounding your edges or catching an edge and gouging the surface of the lap. Helps prevent flying rocks, too. Thank you for explaining! |
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Post by taylor on Dec 4, 2020 23:43:13 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona!
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Post by taylor on Dec 1, 2020 22:56:09 GMT -5
Thank you guys! mossyrockhound thanks for the tip on the Maury. Based on my first intarsia piece, I think I can do that! mohs Plan Z? In a whole month I only finished 2 of the 5 planned! |
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Post by taylor on Nov 30, 2020 19:38:28 GMT -5
I present to you a green elephant. Standard green moss agate probably from India. The finished cab is 30mm by 50mm. the slab  the preform  the cab  side view  backlit  So many fantastic moss agates! Hope a few more come in yet tonight! |
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Post by taylor on Nov 30, 2020 19:05:58 GMT -5
Here is plan B for the November contest. Calico Moss  Plan C was Maury Mountain. Its not quite finished.  Plan D was another Maury Mountain, also not finished yet.  Plan E was Quetzal Moss. This one is just barely started.  Thanks for looking! |
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Post by taylor on Nov 30, 2020 11:09:48 GMT -5
Well worth the wait! WoW!
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Post by taylor on Nov 22, 2020 13:36:27 GMT -5
Thanks mohs . The process makes the gluing easier than it looks! The frame pieces start out longer and thicker than the centerpiece, so the messiness gets ground away. |
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Post by taylor on Nov 22, 2020 13:12:05 GMT -5
Hi Taylor's I read that comment about gluing your fingers are you using super glue for the joints? Yes, super glue for the framing joints. Epoxy for the back piece. I had forgotten that regular super glue is sooo thin! Next bottle will be the gel type! |
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Post by taylor on Nov 21, 2020 0:17:20 GMT -5
Our humble work space:    never enough storage!  pesky vibe...at least it isn't making a mess on the floor.  climate controlled jewelry area...also has another large desk set up for soldering |
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Post by taylor on Nov 20, 2020 23:57:05 GMT -5
It definitely takes a while to learn the right amount of pressure and the correct angles to produce the shape that you want. You are off to a great start! Can't wait to see your progress especially after those pads come in!!
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