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deepsouth
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fossils Jul 2, 2004 0:56:10 GMT -5

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Post by deepsouth on Jul 2, 2004 0:56:10 GMT -5

Hi all ,
finally got around to try polish this chunk of sandstone with a young tree stuck in it. I just love the pattern left behind.
Got it from Curio bay near petrified forest ( next bay over ).

Jack
This one taken with flash, shows up the shine

without flash it shows the true colourhttp://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v253/orepuki/02-07-04_polished_rock_no_flash.jpg[/img]
and here a close up of the petrified woody bit

have fun

deepsouth fully equipped rock polisher He who rocks last rocks best Member since January 2004 Posts: 1,256	fossils Jul 2, 2004 0:58:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deepsouth on Jul 2, 2004 0:58:12 GMT -5 missed the first time, taken without flash

rollingstone starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2009 Posts: 236	fossils Jul 2, 2004 2:59:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rollingstone on Jul 2, 2004 2:59:11 GMT -5 Well, that's pretty darned impressive! Are you sure it's sandstone? Looks more like quartzite or maybe even chalcedony in a giant geode to me? Very cool at any rate. You should get a 500 lb capacity tumbler and tumble it whole!!

creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	fossils Jul 2, 2004 9:14:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Jul 2, 2004 9:14:16 GMT -5 That is a very nice piece of rock no mater what it is. Tami
	Necessity is the mother of invention

shorty spending too much on rocks Member since December 2003 Posts: 392	fossils Jul 2, 2004 16:47:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shorty on Jul 2, 2004 16:47:24 GMT -5 hi all ;D it looks like a giant blood shot dino eye to me . ben shiffing to mutch dino poop .it willget ya every time . shorty
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BearCreekLapidary In Memoriam Member since May 2004 Posts: 1,232	fossils Jul 2, 2004 23:57:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BearCreekLapidary on Jul 2, 2004 23:57:41 GMT -5 Wow, That is one good sized chunk! Very interesting! Enjoy, John
	I have seen paintings in the sky, created by the hands of GOD.

donwrob has rocks in the head Member since June 2003 Posts: 509	fossils Jul 3, 2004 12:21:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by donwrob on Jul 3, 2004 12:21:39 GMT -5 That is a neat piece Jack, good job on it. Interesting rock. What we call sandstone up here would never polish like that, you can carve it with a pen knife, very soft stuff. Talk to you later, Don

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	fossils Jul 3, 2004 13:20:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 3, 2004 13:20:45 GMT -5 how big is that piece john ;D? what did you cut it with and what are you gonna do with it. makes a good yard ornament - would look good in my rock bed ;D. kim

deepsouth
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fossils Jul 3, 2004 18:22:59 GMT -5

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Post by deepsouth on Jul 3, 2004 18:22:59 GMT -5

Hi Kim, the size of that rock is 10"x8" and I cut it with a slabsaw see pictures.

I have cut some more rocks already and polished. I have cut quite a few slabs of rocks , some of which may not be suitable to polish. I am hoping to make a nice surround for my fireplace eventualy.
I still have to start polishing the slabs. But have been away on holiday to Europe this time. I polishes the heavier pieces first to get the feel of the machine and learn about the pitfalls. With too many pieces on at once I get damage and grit falling on the polish area which prevents a nice polish. I am learning ;D

Here some pics of polished rock

Have a great time on july 4

Jack

sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	fossils Jul 3, 2004 18:27:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Jul 3, 2004 18:27:48 GMT -5 WOW jack that first pic is like a mirror nice job man --you too have a great weekend seeya --john
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	fossils Jul 3, 2004 20:23:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 3, 2004 20:23:07 GMT -5 WOW at that saw and those slabs!! when you get your fireplace done i wanna see! kim

rollingstone starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2009 Posts: 236	fossils Jul 4, 2004 0:37:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rollingstone on Jul 4, 2004 0:37:04 GMT -5 That's fantastic stuff! And you actually find rocks like that just laying around on the ground? I'd better go get me a plane ticket to New Zealand!

creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	fossils Jul 5, 2004 12:27:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Jul 5, 2004 12:27:52 GMT -5 Those would look great in any home, you did a great job in the cutting and polishing. Keep the pictures of your progress coming. Tami
	Necessity is the mother of invention