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Flat Lap Polishing Methods (displays, cabs, faceting, etc.)

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RickB: The new guy buoys the drinks Jul 22, 2024 18:31:08 GMT -5 *

amygdule: Good Morning July 23, 2024 Water temp 55.9°F

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amygdule: July 24, 2024

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Wooferhound: Which side is the Dark Side Jul 25, 2024 13:10:19 GMT -5

carbidelamp: Hi All, I just joined, and am looking forward to being a member. I recently purchased my first slab saw from Highland Park Lapidary, and am just now cutting my first rock (Kona Dolomite). I am a life-long rock collector. Jul 25, 2024 13:31:14 GMT -5

RickB:

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amygdule: Side C

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amygdule: Side D:

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1dave: "You and me 'till the wheels come off!"- Jackie Robinson's wife, Rachael Jul 25, 2024 19:36:32 GMT -5

bigjohn: Kara- I just picked up a new HTD14 Drop Saw from HP lapidary. Regarding the pump filtering method you used, I'm curious if the mesh straining sack you picked up from Amazon worked out for you or not? Jul 26, 2024 9:40:29 GMT -5 *

bigjohn: RocknRob - Ditto here brother! Ordered the same saw and it arrives today but pump is on backorder. Glad I found this post. Jul 26, 2024 9:49:03 GMT -5

RickB:

You're down here in the bilges with the wharf rats. You will get more mileage above on the upper decks. Jul 26, 2024 9:57:09 GMT -5 *

rocknrob: I would say slurry would be a more appropriate term (agree)

Jul 26, 2024 15:05:30 GMT -5

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Scurvy Jul 26, 2024 15:53:28 GMT -5

amygdule: If you have Scurvy, you should lick some Rocks...

Jul 26, 2024 16:16:01 GMT -5

rocknrob: If you ever want to see a bunch of disappointed kids, try selling them rocks to lick instead of ice cream on a hot summer day. Jul 26, 2024 18:07:47 GMT -5

amygdule:

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rocknrob: That's the stuff, my choice of these 4 would be the oregon strawberry but only because Udderly Chocolate isn't there. Jul 26, 2024 19:33:11 GMT -5

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