herchenx
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Post by herchenx on Jan 27, 2012 20:32:15 GMT -5
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jan 27, 2012 20:34:02 GMT -5
Pretty cool!
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Post by roy on Jan 27, 2012 20:39:25 GMT -5
nice piece !
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 27, 2012 21:49:46 GMT -5
Very cool!!
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keystonecops
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Post by keystonecops on Jan 27, 2012 23:04:54 GMT -5
John, was me Id slice both ends of it and polish em fer a specimen. Just my 2 cents. Later Clyde
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herchenx
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Post by herchenx on Jan 27, 2012 23:55:52 GMT -5
Thanks all,
Clyde, yeah I cut the end off a smaller one to try that idea. My issue is that without a flat lap, I can't get a flat cut to be smooth and polished. I'd have to round it and I don't know if it will look as nice without the flat surface.
Meanwhile I ordered a diamond hard wheel, should be in next week. Enough of that SiC, I'll do a couple more on in and then adios.
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 28, 2012 7:42:32 GMT -5
Nice detailing. I've "windowed" (rounded and polished)the ends on quite a few smaller pieces. They look more interesting to me than a flat surface and the curve adds another dimension. If it doesn't polish you still have a nice fossil specimen.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 28, 2012 12:12:18 GMT -5
Nothing better than petwood..........
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Post by paulshiroma on Jan 28, 2012 15:15:03 GMT -5
John, that's a great looking piece. Would love to see photos where you've got it polished / finished.
Paul
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Post by keystonecops on Jan 28, 2012 22:45:03 GMT -5
John, the ends will be slightly round, butb itbdoes add a little difernt look to it. Try a smaller piece and see how ya come out. Later Clyde
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herchenx
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Post by herchenx on Jan 31, 2012 22:02:03 GMT -5
I will try rounding an end of a smaller piece I found, but not until I get the diamond wheel. When I tried the SiC wheel on the smaller piece it tore out large chunks so I stopped. Hopefully I will get that this week.
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