jerrys
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jerrys on Nov 12, 2016 0:33:54 GMT -5
it makes for a better pattern and you can see the wood grain better I wonder if that will work on some Eden Valley wood that I have. Some of it is BLACK in cross section. Bleach will work on the EV wood. If you bleach it too long, the wood will be a funny grey. I sun bleach mine by putting it in a south facing window and this retains a nice color. I have friends who put theirs on the roof during the summer.
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jerrys
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jerrys on Oct 14, 2016 17:30:58 GMT -5
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jerrys
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jerrys on Oct 14, 2016 17:08:40 GMT -5
bring me a rock . . .
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Oct 12, 2016 11:49:55 GMT -5
Vibrating laps are ok for thunder eggs. I remove all the saw marks and start them on 220 grit.
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jerrys
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jerrys on Oct 3, 2016 10:48:18 GMT -5
I was wondering what size of moter do you have driving the blade? I have 1 1/2 HP 220 volts turning the blade on my 30 inch saw, and the motor heats up a fair bit. I am thinking about going to two HP. It has a 2 HP motor. The motor gets warm. It would keep your coffee warm
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jerrys
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jerrys on Sept 26, 2016 17:26:41 GMT -5
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Sept 26, 2016 10:44:19 GMT -5
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jerrys
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jerrys on Sept 24, 2016 14:33:16 GMT -5
When I bought the saw, it was already primer grey. With all the work we did, it was necessary to do an additional primer. The rust color is the primer. The finish is hammer tone black.
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Sept 23, 2016 17:21:37 GMT -5
A friend and I have finished rebuilding a 30" rock saw. I believe it is a homemade saw using the Mohave kit and plans. I also believe that I'm the first to ever have it running due to the rework and work we completed. Thanks to roy for passing on a good deal. Here is a list of what we completed: - Installed an electric winch instead of using a counter balance to open the lid. The winch also works to load the saw in a trailer. - Replaced the plastic wheels with metal wheels - Straightened the legs and added the support bars and expanded metal decking to create storage shelf - Installed the oil cleaner - Installed a power switch with a shut off chain - Installed a DC motor controller and motor rated to drive 100 lbs. - Installed a 6 position switch so I can change the feed rate from 1/16", 1/8", 1/4", 5/16", 7/16", to 9/16" feed per minute. - Installed wood blocks on the vise - New belts - Replaced the feed drive bushings to bearings - Installed D rings to secure it during transportation - Paint - Wired it for 220V - Finally aligned the vise to the blade - It takes about 40 gallons of oil The first cuts were thundereggs and large turitella blocks. It has a very smooth cut. I was able to cut a 8.25" x 10.5" Succor Creek egg in 20 minutes. I need to tidy up the wiring but its been fun to cut the rock too big for the 24" saw.
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 26, 2016 11:36:14 GMT -5
carnelian agate is frequently heat treated to enhance the color
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 25, 2016 11:42:29 GMT -5
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 24, 2016 16:02:45 GMT -5
have not had time to look yet but i will be soon i got the mandate from the boss to clean up my rock area or else lol and that is a big job!! I'll help you downsize
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 21, 2016 23:07:53 GMT -5
50 plus bolo tie blanks and parts for $50 plus shipping 24 are Eloxite #12-503 8 are Eloxite #12-520 13 pair of Eloxite #15-201 bola tips
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 21, 2016 22:59:43 GMT -5
Belt buckle blanks and one money clip. $20 plus shipping
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 21, 2016 22:53:21 GMT -5
Five pairs of cuff links for $5 plus shipping
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 19, 2016 22:43:15 GMT -5
Watch for undercutting with septarians on 220
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 19, 2016 13:58:18 GMT -5
don't bother playing the lottery, you have already won
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 19, 2016 13:42:33 GMT -5
never use anything courser than 220 in an aluminum pan
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 19, 2016 12:19:25 GMT -5
The top left in the "Montana" photo is India black skin agate
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jerrys
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Post by jerrys on Aug 12, 2016 12:22:52 GMT -5
never use anything courser than 220 in an aluminum pan
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