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Congratulations to auscarver and his Rhodonite/Jasper Cab!
Another cabochon contest coming soon!
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on: January 17, 2020, 08:41:54 PM
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| Started by lapidaryrough - Last post by lapidaryrough | ||
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Floor update. Photos, Waiting on 50f days to work on the floor. acid wash the the rust on other parts. lots prep to do all painted surface.
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on: January 17, 2020, 08:28:52 PM
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| Started by lapidaryrough - Last post by lapidaryrough | ||
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"GT390" mean it has the 30ci engine? - Yes 390 cubic inch. 320 Hp. at 4800 RPM
Price I paid was for the parts an motor. Last tags were 1999. its was a can of rust, the chevy truck has 1/2 a Ranchero in box. |
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on: January 17, 2020, 03:36:40 PM
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| Started by liveoak - Last post by liveoak | ||
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Thanks Frank.
Knowing how to cut this Jade- or at least realize it's not written in stone ( no pun intended) how to- might be the game changer alone. Fortunately the knife making trade has made SIC belts more available in finer grits. Presently I have 400 through 5000 ( although I think the 5000 might be aluminum oxide). I do have a flat lap with diamond laps up to 3000. But I have found the softness of these stones makes the process with diamond happen too fast for me, so I've been grinding on a diamond 360 and then moving over to the SIC on a belt sander. It's a steep learning curve, and I do appreciate the advice. Thanks again, Patty |
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on: January 17, 2020, 03:22:31 PM
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| Started by Slabbercabber - Last post by Slabbercabber | ||
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Yes. Thank you.
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on: January 17, 2020, 02:19:04 PM
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| Started by Slabbercabber - Last post by irockhound | ||
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Botswana Agate
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on: January 17, 2020, 12:24:23 PM
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| Started by lapidaryrough - Last post by Rockoteer | ||
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Now that is sweet. Does "GT390" mean it has the 30ci engine?
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on: January 17, 2020, 11:37:29 AM
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| Started by Slabbercabber - Last post by Slabbercabber | ||
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Sorry, bad photo.
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on: January 17, 2020, 11:36:20 AM
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| Started by Slabbercabber - Last post by Slabbercabber | ||
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I have 20 pounds of these agates that I bought some years ago at Tucson. I know they came from the mideast but for the life of me I can't remember the name.
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on: January 17, 2020, 09:29:29 AM
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| Started by Jhon P - Last post by rocks2dust | ||
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Wow, that's quite a bright polish for variscite
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on: January 17, 2020, 07:12:04 AM
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| Started by Jhon P - Last post by Jhon P | ||
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Australian varisite
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