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Post by jeffrey on Jul 12, 2017 10:39:19 GMT -5
Hi All, I have some Thomsonite from Grand Marais, Minnesota and Garnet from near Frank, AB. Canada. Do any of you know how to get it out of the base rock without destroying it? Thank you all in advance and I look forward to hearing from you! I snapped a couple of pictures, let me know if this link gets you to them. Computers are not my strong point!  www.dropbox.com/sh/y751nwocr1j62ls/AABRGaW3N_HGRfZuK2L-R8NNa?dl=0Happy rockhounding.................Jeff |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2017 11:34:03 GMT -5
"Without destroying it"
The base rock? Define "it".
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Post by wigglinrocks on Jul 12, 2017 12:04:19 GMT -5
"Without destroying it" The base rock? Define it. Thinking he means saving the Thomsonite and not the matrix , probably basalt . |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2017 12:36:48 GMT -5
Dremel tool
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jeffrey
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Post by jeffrey on Jul 13, 2017 8:16:00 GMT -5
Thank you for the advice!
Sorry I was not very clear, I want to remove the thomsonite and garnet from the base rock. My wife does think the base rock is basalt. One more question for you, What dremel tool do you use?
I have looked online and found this one. Dremel 4000 – 2/30 rotary with flex shaft attachment.
Since I need to purchase one, I would like to buy one that will do the job right!
Thank you again for helping me out! I hope someday I can return the help!
Happy rockhounding...................Jeff
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 10:14:20 GMT -5
How big is the budget?
Look at foredom tools. More horsepower, better longevity....
Exact Dremel model isn't a worth worrying about. The power tool is less important than the bits you put in them. Try jadecarver.com for those.
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Post by Pat on Jul 13, 2017 10:17:54 GMT -5
Yes, Foredoms are stronger. I have Foredom TX, and yes, you need the flex shaft and hand piece.
Agree that jadecarver.com is good. Dave Clayton is helpful.
Btw, welcome from California.
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jeffrey
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Post by jeffrey on Jul 15, 2017 17:40:54 GMT -5
Hi All,
The Foredom tools look like they would work well!
I like to do things right the first time.
Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!
Happy rockhounding...................Jeff
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 16:23:43 GMT -5
Hi All, The Foredom tools look like they would work well! I like to do things right the first time. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction! Happy rockhounding...................Jeff You are welcome. And also greetings from SoCal |
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Post by toiv0 on Jul 16, 2017 19:01:09 GMT -5
Good luck on getting the Thomsonite out without destroying it. Brown matrix not as hard as the darker blue to black matrix. Sometimes a chisel to open up the stone if it is the softer brown. I have also used an ingraving tool, small air hammer and am still experimenting. I cut and set a lot of the Thomsonite in the matrix.
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