kenefick
starting to shine!
Member since August 2014
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Post by kenefick on Aug 2, 2014 18:02:29 GMT -5
Just joined, though I have been lurking a while. I'll probably do a lot more reading than posting, but will jump in occasionally. I started lapidary back in the '60's, but took about a 40 year break. Got re-interested a year or so ago, and am hooked again. I'm not really into tumbling (not enough patience), but dearly love to slab and cab. Not much opportunity to rockhound in this part of the country, and rock shops are scarce, so material is somewhat limited. Trying a little wire-wrap, looking to get back into silversmithing, and pie-in-the-sky thinking about trying some carving. Now if I could just find the talent to do all that......
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roundrock
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Holding on to the Stone of Destiny
Member since June 2014
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Post by roundrock on Aug 2, 2014 18:22:39 GMT -5
Welcome Kenefick. Not sure what part of SE Texas you live in, but if interested in petrified wood, there's some good collecting sites near Madisonville and I understand College Station.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 18:24:40 GMT -5
You sound very well rounded and talented I think if anything may would ask you to come forward with your suggestions on what would be best suited in any particular situation. I look forward to seeing more comments from you.
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The Dad_Ohs
fully equipped rock polisher
Take me to your Labradorite!!
Member since September 2012
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Aug 2, 2014 19:40:45 GMT -5
welcome aboard !!! Glad to have you amongst the little people!!
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snuffy
Cave Dweller
Member since May 2009
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Post by snuffy on Aug 2, 2014 20:17:35 GMT -5
Welcome! I'm near Bryan-College Station.You near the coast?Anyway,join right in!
snuffy
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Joe
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2014
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Post by Joe on Aug 2, 2014 22:14:11 GMT -5
Welcome from Wyoming lad. What kind of equipment you have?
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Post by snowmom on Aug 3, 2014 7:12:11 GMT -5
welcome to the boards from Michigan. Great to have somebody with such experience on the membership list looking forward to hearing more from you!
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kenefick
starting to shine!
Member since August 2014
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Post by kenefick on Aug 3, 2014 8:43:59 GMT -5
Thank you all for the warm welcome. To answer a couple of the questions: I'm located in south Liberty County about a mile from the Trinity River, which it seems sometimes yields a little pet wood. I was fortunate enough to get a few sizeable chunks from an old time collector who has hinted that he might take me to a couple of locations to look for more. Most of it is opalized, fractured and black, but there were a couple that actually look like wood. As for equipment, currently have a 10" Covington slab/trim saw, an old HP 18" (with 16" blade) that is the workhorse, a C40 bandsaw, and a Kingsley 6" cabbing unit (upgraded to Nova wheels). I'm in the process of rehabing a 50 year old Sears flat lap (have to figure out how to mount the motor). Not a lot of toys, but enough to keep an old man happy.
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Post by roy on Aug 3, 2014 9:00:37 GMT -5
nice ! welcome to the RTH
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Post by braders on Aug 3, 2014 9:46:58 GMT -5
Big hello from wyo !!! Hmmm a black opalized pet wood even with fractures sounds sexy to me still !! have a great day .
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snuffy
Cave Dweller
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Post by snuffy on Aug 3, 2014 15:16:10 GMT -5
Lake Livingston has a lot of wood from what I understand. Have you been to Johnsons Rock Shop in Indian Springs near Livingston? A must see if you haven't. snuffy
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kenefick
starting to shine!
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Post by kenefick on Aug 3, 2014 16:56:29 GMT -5
Spent a very pleasant couple of hours at Johnson's about a year ago. It's about an hours drive away, but well worth the time. Had the opportunity to tour several of the small buildings. My wife and Mr. Johnson had a good visit on that bench. Planning to head back up there soon. He has a pretty good selection, and reasonable prices.
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Aug 3, 2014 17:02:15 GMT -5
Spent a very pleasant couple of hours at Johnson's about a year ago. It's about an hours drive away, but well worth the time. Had the opportunity to tour several of the small buildings. My wife and Mr. Johnson had a good visit on that bench. Planning to head back up there soon. He has a pretty good selection, and reasonable prices. I always tell people to allow half a day talking with Mr Johnson,and a half day looking and shopping! The first time I went,I didn't know what to expect going through the neighborhood,then was almost stunned to arrive there! Glad you went! snuffy
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Aug 3, 2014 17:10:31 GMT -5
I made a few trips right past his turnoff at Indian Springs,at the Indian reservation when the casino was open.You ever make that?
snuffy
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 5, 2014 9:01:29 GMT -5
Howdy from Oregon..............Texas sure has lot's of great agates and petwood down that way... Sounds about like me,I started out in the 60's with my Uncles showing me the ropes on rocks and fossils,got away from it for a long time,now it's full steam ahead and loving it..LOL!
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kenefick
starting to shine!
Member since August 2014
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Post by kenefick on Aug 5, 2014 10:17:28 GMT -5
We've been to the reservation, though it's been a long time ago. Kind of stayed away from the casino. Something about that sucking sound aimed at the wallett.
I think there are probably a lot of good rocks to be found in Texas, but virtually all the land is privately owned so unless you know the landowner it's off limits. Though still in fairly good shape (or just well preserved), long hikes through the brush and digging in the hot sun is pretty much a thing of the past. Our "hounding" nowadays is mostly keeping an eye out for rock shops when we travel.
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