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Rock Art => Carvings and Sculptures => Spheres => Topic started by: Sandsave on August 31, 2021, 05:25:05 PM

Title: Tony’s rock pile 8-31-21
Post by: Sandsave on August 31, 2021, 05:25:05 PM

Stopped by Tony’s rock pile a couple weeks ago, picked up some nice sphere material and a old saw to rebuild..

If your close to Tony’s place it’s worth stopping by!!!

Title: Re: Tony’s rock pile 8-31-21
Post by: R.U. Sirius on August 31, 2021, 07:10:07 PM

For us uninitiated, where is the pile, and how do we get in touch with Tony?

How large is that Owyhee picture jasper?

Title: Re: Tony’s rock pile 8-31-21
Post by: Sandsave on September 01, 2021, 05:08:12 AM

Picture Jasper is 4", Tony's is catmandew on this forum. His place is in Gooding, Id.

Title: Re: Tony’s rock pile 8-31-21
Post by: vitzitziltecpatl on September 01, 2021, 07:27:10 AM

Yeah, Tony's place should be at the top of any lapidary list of places to visit.

That last Pilbarra (I think) sphere is amazing!

Title: Re: Tony’s rock pile 8-31-21
Post by: ToTheSummit on September 01, 2021, 02:19:40 PM

Let me attest to the fact that Jay (Sandsave) has more fun digging through rock piles than just about anyone I've ever met.  And there is a lot of digging to do at Tonys place!!  These piles are just a fraction of what is on the property.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51417299157_57d5c0f815_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mkz6FT)JayAtTonys (https://flic.kr/p/2mkz6FT) by Karl Camp (https://www.flickr.com/photos/160670260@N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51417299437_a40e6d6f5e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mkz6LH)TonysRockPiles (https://flic.kr/p/2mkz6LH) by Karl Camp (https://www.flickr.com/photos/160670260@N04/), on Flickr

I won't bore you guys with the dozens of photos I took, but I do believe the saw that Jay took home is in this photo.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51419027455_f34e5774fd_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mkHXs8)Saws (https://flic.kr/p/2mkHXs8) by Karl Camp (https://www.flickr.com/photos/160670260@N04/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Tony’s rock pile 8-31-21
Post by: peruano on September 01, 2021, 06:37:29 PM

Be still my heart.  That much rock and that many saws makes my credit card flutter iike an lphone on vibrate.  Tony is good people and part of what holds this hobby/industry together.  Its nice to see folks stop on his home territory, but equally valuable that he comes to us on buying expeditions and Quartzite campouts.  Thanks to him and all that support his efforts. 

Title: Re: Tony’s rock pile 8-31-21
Post by: catmandewe on September 03, 2021, 09:18:54 PM

Always fun when you guys stop by!
Was good to see you again.

Tony