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nwbeachrocker

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1st cuts on 1st saw
« on: December 19, 2016, 10:53:44 PM »
I joined the forum just last week, and after some great input from other members, bought my first slab saw today: A Lortone 12". I live just 10 minutes from the Canadian border, so I made a trip up to Mission B.C. and bought my saw from a rock shop owner there, who's personality was worth the price of admission.  I may curse them on the Interstate, but I gotta love my Canadian neighbors for their flare.

My first cuts were of a few beach rocks I had on hand and thought I'd share a few pics.  I'm saving my agate nodules until I get a feel for the machine.

The browns and greens compliment each other nicely, or so my interior designer says.
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What most NW winter day look like
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If I were in a pastry shop I'd order it.
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Thanks for looking.
Cheers!




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Re: 1st cuts on 1st saw
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2016, 04:45:45 AM »
Wonderful story and great slsbs!!!   Welcome to a addiction called lapidary!!!
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Re: 1st cuts on 1st saw
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2016, 04:57:58 AM »
Nice slabs.  You'll love that saw, its one of the first slab saws I ever used at a club shop when I first started in lapidary.  And there is no shortage of entertaining personalities in this hobby!
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Re: 1st cuts on 1st saw
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2016, 07:06:00 AM »
Very nice!  And now starts the obsession of slabbing every rock you own just to see what it looks like inside!   :WEEEE:
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Re: 1st cuts on 1st saw
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2016, 09:52:44 AM »
The addiction/obsession commentary rings very true!  I'm already itemizing my bucket of rocks in terms of priority.  Who's first!

The holiday season has suddenly become a distraction, but yes, I will have to find time to spend with my family as well!
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