thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by thomtap on Dec 2, 2008 22:03:25 GMT -5
These are a few of my recent groove wraps. I like groove wraps because they show off the stone so much.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 2, 2008 22:18:58 GMT -5
That's the same reason I like cinch mounts. Those look great, the lace is too cool!
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Post by Bejewelme on Dec 2, 2008 23:11:56 GMT -5
I am liking the red one on the left
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CUL-Ann
spending too much on rocks
rock lover~
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Post by CUL-Ann on Dec 2, 2008 23:44:35 GMT -5
What do you use to cut the groove??
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Saskrock on Dec 2, 2008 23:53:21 GMT -5
Look good. I think I actually like groove wraps better when you can see the wire around the edge like yours. It kind of frames the stone without taking away from it.
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adrian65
Cave Dweller
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 3, 2008 0:17:06 GMT -5
They look so good! i especially like the ones with twisted wire on the contour and the long one.
Adrian
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thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
Posts: 237
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Post by thomtap on Dec 3, 2008 7:29:10 GMT -5
Thanks! I use a dremel with a diamond cut-off blade to cut the groove. I have a jig set up with the dremel laying horizontally, and a flat surface at 90 degrees on which I lay the stone as I feed it into the blade. It gives me great control and keeps slipage down. Adrian - you are my inspiration, and I hope to master the art you lead the way in!
Thom
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Post by sitnwrap on Dec 3, 2008 9:07:54 GMT -5
They look great and my favorite is the second from the right. It looks like you either slightly tapped or twisted the wire on the red cab. If that is the case, it gives a great subtle feature to the wrap.
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Post by Tony W on Dec 3, 2008 23:26:01 GMT -5
Great job! I love the one in the middle. Tony
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