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Post by TheRock on May 20, 2022 13:35:48 GMT -5
UPDATE 2:. Bill is back in the ICU effective Sunday morning. He just can't catch a break. He is hanging in there though.
UPDATE on Bill -
Bill is still in Duke Hospital. Thought he was getting moved to a rehab center earlier this week. He had some setbacks which prevented him from moving. Drs are still working to get him stabilized and ready for rehab. He was targeted again to move this coming Monday but I don't believe that will happen either. His heart is in AFIB now and Drs have not yet been able to control it with meds. They are also still working on getting the fluid off his body and his lung. It seems that everytime he gets close to getting better something creeps in. He is not taking phone calls most of the time and is online very little. Please don't get offended if he doesn't respond. He is having a rough time working his way thru this. I ask that you still keep prayers and good wishes coming his way. He has a long road ahead. ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on May 10, 2022 22:46:12 GMT -5
Sea horse, dolphin, and turtle are my favorites. You have been very busy!! Thanks Pat, yes I have...
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Post by TheRock on May 10, 2022 22:44:48 GMT -5
Ooooh, I love the seahorses! 🤗 Yes I Do! Gryphon
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Post by TheRock on May 5, 2022 21:37:57 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Apr 29, 2022 22:36:25 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Apr 20, 2022 11:28:47 GMT -5
MJ was on Facebook and discovered WILD BILL ak orrum is in the Hospital he had a Heart Attack and will be needing Stints put in in order to patch him up, Please Send Bill your prayers of support during this time of need. Prayers Sent Wild Bill Get Well Soon! Yer Pal ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Apr 16, 2022 11:44:45 GMT -5
Welcome from Michigan. I Have a Barranca Diamond 10" Saw and I use Light Mineral Oil So its different than yours. But I Use AMSOIL Spray Grease On Threads Cause It Doesn't Wash Off As badly, and leaves a lubricating film. ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Apr 14, 2022 18:55:10 GMT -5
Not a problem, Duke, as long as you avoid the orange one. Hey Par are you talking about the BIG GUY MAGGOTS? Thanks ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Apr 14, 2022 11:11:35 GMT -5
I asked Hank where he purchased his MAGGOTS and he directed me that there was a thread on the forum so I did a search and wound up here. I wend on Flee Bay and studied for an HR and purchased MAGGOTS from this GUY. I have a question tho. does anyone have problems with the MAGGOTS scratching a Stainless Steel Refrigerator? It seems to me like a piece of thin felt on the fridge side would solve that problem but may decrease the power of the MAGGOT. any thoughts? Thanks ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Mar 25, 2022 12:50:00 GMT -5
I think the Richardson is Overkill to make Fridge Maggots! I am sure the Richardson has it's place in the Lapidary world but for fridge Maggots the tumbler and vibe will be fine + the flat lap for larger pieces. ~Duke It just occurred to me a person could use tumbled end cuts for Magnets, just grind a small flat area on the rounded side for the magnet. I have a few pounds of tumble polished Brazilian Agate end cuts, some have pretty neat patterns. I would be a bit nervous about using that Richardson Grinder, if you lost your grip you have rock heading somewhere very fast!! That and I think the dust will be a bigger problem than the video indicates. I'm with ya Henry, Many times I dont use a Dop Stick On My Cab King I can polish the Stones pretty good free hand and I have the most WONDERFUL PUPPY in the whole world in BO cause he inspects me after each trip to the LAP SHOP as he licks my wounds clean. A person might think oooooo yuck but lemme tell ya that lil guy heals the ole man up in record time! Now I have two as we just picked up a Full Blood Havenese a Brother for him. Since BO was named after the Greatest Coach that ever coached the game This ones name is BRADY the G.O.A.T. The GREATEST of all TIME! "GO BLUE" Now Ill have two Wound Healers!
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Post by TheRock on Mar 23, 2022 20:39:35 GMT -5
I think the Richardson is Overkill to make Fridge Maggots! I am sure the Richardson has it's place in the Lapidary world but for fridge Maggots the tumbler and vibe will be fine + the flat lap for larger pieces. ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Mar 23, 2022 19:08:48 GMT -5
Interesting Piece of Equipment!
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Post by TheRock on Mar 23, 2022 13:51:54 GMT -5
Henry, Thanks for all of the Info don't get me wrong. but I think that is Kinda Cheap! MJ sells rocks I polish pretty ones 1" to 2" size between $3 to $5 ea. I would think a 3" long Slab that has been Cut on a Diamond Saw them Polished then Maggots Glued in place should go for $15.00 ea for all the equipment, work and Material Involved. If not it seems to me like yer tradin dollars.
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Post by TheRock on Mar 22, 2022 13:30:21 GMT -5
That would be great!! and how much do you $$$ charge $$$ for them? When you show pics give me some prices for them please. I don't know why, but i never thought of tumbling them so thanks for that Idea! Hey do you use any Ceramics for cushion with the slab pieces? And If you don't mind me askin what's your procedure? Thanks again Henry for your help!!!! ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Mar 21, 2022 22:18:14 GMT -5
Thanks Hank Well this is my / her first go at the Maggot thing Id say "3 would be the max length Id say how thick ya slice em? Do you cut to pattern or just random? Any pictures? Thanks ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Mar 21, 2022 21:21:55 GMT -5
I just purchased a Covington Auto16" Vibrating Flat Lap. Does anyone hove one and what can you tgell me about it. I have been cutting some thunder eggs and slabs for MaryJaneto make some Fridge Maggot's so I will be needing to polish the flat side hence the flat lap. If cut on saw how long does it take to achieve a respectable finish?
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Post by TheRock on Mar 21, 2022 12:22:23 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Mar 20, 2022 16:10:37 GMT -5
Hi Just got Back Out In The Shop after many months of house remodel and construction and changed the wheels on the Cab King to REZ Wheels instructions say to use a 8-9 harness stone to break in wheels give me some choices please. Any Charts that list stones of 8-9 hardness? Thanks ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Apr 25, 2021 17:17:21 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH Forum from S/W Michigan! ~Duke
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Post by TheRock on Apr 25, 2021 17:16:34 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH Forum from S/W Michigan! ~Duke
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