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Post by Bikerrandy on May 8, 2015 19:50:10 GMT -5
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Thunder69
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Thunder 2000-2015
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Post by Thunder69 on May 8, 2015 20:09:25 GMT -5
Well I can see why you are addicted to doing these Randy,Damn they are fine....JOhn
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marinedad
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Post by marinedad on May 8, 2015 20:14:52 GMT -5
wow,those are nice!
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Post by orrum on May 8, 2015 20:15:59 GMT -5
Yes dang fine#
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europast
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by europast on May 8, 2015 20:27:44 GMT -5
Amazing material and flawless craftsmanship!
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2015 7:37:59 GMT -5
Damn Bikerrandy, it don't get no better than that. You have probably answered this question a dozen times but how thick is the graveyard and have you tried any other color for the background. I am still way back yonder trying to get the stones flat enough to fit tight together. I have been told a couple of ways to do it but haven't gotten around to trying them yet.
Love seeing your work. How are the snakes doing? Jim
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Post by orrum on May 9, 2015 8:05:29 GMT -5
Those are so cool Randy and your shapes are spot on!
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Post by Bikerrandy on May 9, 2015 8:11:14 GMT -5
Thanks y'all Jim- I've also worked with lapis, recon turquoise, red jasper and white agate. The plume agate slabs start at 1/8th inch thick and get ground down to about a 16th, and the backers are slightly thicker. if they aren't perfectly flat, the epoxy fills in the voids (to some extent)as long as they're close.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on May 9, 2015 8:25:17 GMT -5
Awesome work Randy!
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Post by Toad on May 9, 2015 9:42:49 GMT -5
Really like that 3rd pic
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deedolce on May 10, 2015 13:26:34 GMT -5
Gorgeous Randy! I love the rounded shield ones in particular!
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adrian65
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Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
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Post by adrian65 on May 10, 2015 23:06:33 GMT -5
The beauty and elegance of these cabs are both at the high end.
Adrian
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on May 11, 2015 11:01:56 GMT -5
I always enjoy it when you show off your cabs - killer. As Adrian said, elegant. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
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Post by pghram on May 11, 2015 15:32:09 GMT -5
Absolutely superb.
Rich
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Post by Bikerrandy on May 11, 2015 21:07:00 GMT -5
Thanks y'all! I'm currently working on the next batch that might actually be the best ones yet, I've got my got high hopes
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talkingrocks33
off to a rocking start
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Post by talkingrocks33 on May 13, 2015 15:01:12 GMT -5
I really like what the dark background lends to the cabs! Have you ever tried a blue background?
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Joe
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Joe on May 17, 2015 19:25:10 GMT -5
Dang that is some sexy work! Perfect!
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victor1941
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by victor1941 on May 17, 2015 19:39:20 GMT -5
Randy, your work is not only simply stunning but also great for providing ideas on how to develop the maximum from our own lapidary material. I would also like to thank you and the other members for providing very good methods for being successful in using the vibe.
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highplainsdrifter
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Post by highplainsdrifter on May 19, 2015 11:16:52 GMT -5
Wow, those are nice.
Gives me an idea for all the Basanite I collected up near Hart Mtn..
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