imaginateer
off to a rocking start
Member since January 2010
Posts: 22
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Post by imaginateer on Feb 21, 2010 14:49:38 GMT -5
I can't seem to find any Aluminum Dop Sticks. If you have any to sell or know where I can get some please let me know.
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Post by krazydiamond on Feb 21, 2010 18:50:00 GMT -5
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Post by kap on Feb 21, 2010 20:25:01 GMT -5
Go to Lowe's or Home depot you can buy aluminum rods about any size you want and cut them to length. I use unpainted golf tees you can buy them 3 1/2 or 4 inches and they work great. If you get the painted ones you will need to grind the paint of to get the best stick. Keith
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blessed
spending too much on rocks
Member since January 2010
Posts: 329
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Post by blessed on Feb 21, 2010 22:51:12 GMT -5
I was going to say the same as Keith. I don't Dop, but I plan on trying that too. 16 penny nails are 3 1/2 in. long, if that will help.
Blessed
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aunuts
fully equipped rock polisher
Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool.
Member since March 2006
Posts: 1,110
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Post by aunuts on Feb 22, 2010 20:11:26 GMT -5
I use both wood & nails. Since I don't use wax to dop (I use Gel Super Glue), I use the wood for rock I know will not be damaged when I pop them off when I'm finished. The nails I use for stones that are more delicate. When it's time to take them off, I hold the cab & heat the other end of the nail. The heat weakens the glue & it comes right off.
Just a thought for those who don't want to mess with dop pots, etc.
Jo
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steelandstone
has rocks in the head
Member since September 2008
Posts: 500
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Post by steelandstone on Feb 22, 2010 22:08:11 GMT -5
I use both wood & nails. Since I don't use wax to dop (I use Gel Super Glue), I use the wood for rock I know will not be damaged when I pop them off when I'm finished. The nails I use for stones that are more delicate. When it's time to take them off, I hold the cab & heat the other end of the nail. The heat weakens the glue & it comes right off. Just a thought for those who don't want to mess with dop pots, etc. Jo I have to second what she just said. I said goodbye to wax a year ago and have not looked back since.
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