Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 31, 2017 10:24:45 GMT -5
A shout out to you all that stabilize your rocks and or cabs before working on them.........What's your recipe choices and why??
Need to buy a supply and want to do it right the 1st go around...
I have done repair work with glue,but never have had to stabilize rocks yet (And I should have-LOL)..
Thanks all.........
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 31, 2017 14:46:06 GMT -5
Jump on board anytime people..
Roy,what's that stuff called you use??
That's what I really want to use...
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Post by Pat on Aug 31, 2017 15:33:11 GMT -5
I took an intarsia class recently. Teacher uses HOT STUFF Orange to stabilize/ fill tiny holes. Let it dry, then proceed as usual.
Kingsley North and Amazon carry it.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 31, 2017 15:35:25 GMT -5
I took an intarsia class recently. Teacher uses HOT STUFF Orange to stabilize/ fill tiny holes. Let it dry, then proceed as usual. Kingsley North and Amazon carry it. Awesome,thanks Pat! |
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Post by oregon on Aug 31, 2017 15:46:45 GMT -5
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
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Post by zarguy on Aug 31, 2017 16:51:57 GMT -5
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 31, 2017 16:53:58 GMT -5
Thanks all,getting me on the right track now....  |
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Don
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Post by Don on Aug 31, 2017 17:29:41 GMT -5
Cactus juice in a vacuum chamber. This stabilizes soft materials that otherwise cannot be cut. materials have to be very clean and dry. Best to cook the rocks at a low temp for a few hours to reduce moisture content. also, should be slabs or small rough for best penetration. If you're looking to fill fractures and pits, hxtal is the way to go.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 31, 2017 21:25:28 GMT -5
I was thinking of trying "Opticon".... I think that's what Roy uses..
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Sept 1, 2017 9:23:39 GMT -5
Yeah, a lot of people use opticon. It depends on how elaborate you want to get. I've avoided vacuum chambers and heating and all that - so the Opticon sits on the shelf. I've only used Hot Stuff before and it had soso results. I don't usually try to save fractured stones though - just have delicate or brittle stones - so I back those with other stones or with steel epoxy (or I've heard of lighter things being used too) instead.
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