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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 6, 2020 12:30:09 GMT -5
I could not resist any longer. I clamped up a brazilian agate that would have been a bit awkward in the normal saw vise. The CRS gripper got a good bite on it and the first test cut was a success. I was a bit nervous for sure but I grabbed the rock and tried to loosen it before making the cut and it was a solid hold. Not a very pretty first cut but hopefully the rock gets better further in. Now that I have a flat surface I will mount the rest of the rock to a 2x4 for the rest of the cuts.   Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 6, 2020 15:58:08 GMT -5
Looks like you got a hand from the Terminator.  Seriously, that looks pretty awesome to have. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 6, 2020 18:23:56 GMT -5
Hey there, Chuck. I was really nervous about the first cut with ours, too. Trying to pull it outta' there by hand is all you can do. They really do "grip" well.
Did you play with rotating it and spinning the arms around while it was in there? We've slabbed chunks with pretty oddly-angled ends that way.
That round agate you just cut would've made me extremely nervous. I still worry about chunks that taper uniformly like that - even though we've never had one slip once it was locked in there and tested. Can't help but be nervous about the sound of 18" blades getting trashed... .
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Post by RocksInNJ on Feb 6, 2020 20:35:43 GMT -5
Such a cool clamp. Glad you got it tested out and working.
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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 6, 2020 22:55:17 GMT -5
Pete and Sari have their shop where the gripper is made about a 5 minute drive from me. They are a fixture in our NW shows.
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ryne
off to a rocking start
Member since January 2023
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Post by ryne on Jan 18, 2023 18:28:54 GMT -5
Are theses still available for purchase. I would like to contact them and see what the prices are.
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Post by mohs on Jan 18, 2023 18:58:26 GMT -5
gneiss grab, Chuck ! I can't remember schist either your old pal ...m  stly |
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AzRockGeek
has rocks in the head
Member since September 2016
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Post by AzRockGeek on Jan 18, 2023 19:15:39 GMT -5
ryne I am not sure if they are still in biz, they have no internet presence. Here is an older flyer with contact info. 
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Post by realrockhound on Jan 18, 2023 20:01:00 GMT -5
Saw them at the powwow in pvill if I remember correctly
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Seriously, that looks pretty awesome to have.
stly 
Mountain DEW, and Mountain Don't. (sorry-2)
glad someone knows what their doing ...
