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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 2, 2020 19:17:32 GMT -5
I have mentioned before that I keep a few rocks from every batch to go into my personal collection. If I had to guess I would say there are about 40-50 pounds that have made the cut out of about 1,200 pounds of finished product. Some make the cut based on being flawless specimens and some make the cut based on pattern and eye appeal or even just rarity of the material. I want to photograph a bunch of them to create a really cool album so as I get them done I'll also try to post them here. I'll photograph them all over time but some of these will be removed from the favorites basket to make room for newer better tumbles. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thanks for looking Chuck
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 2, 2020 19:25:22 GMT -5
Those are all so beautiful, I can't pick a favorite. What is #3? Those little dots are amazing!
ETA: Doh! Fat fingers.
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Post by miket on Dec 2, 2020 19:40:49 GMT -5
Flawless! Is #6 a Teepee or am I off? And that turritella!
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 2, 2020 20:55:43 GMT -5
Yep...2, 5, & 9 are the cream of the crop for sure! Number two sails above all the rest (in my eyes!), and that Turitella is an amazing specimen! I love 'em!
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Post by stephan on Dec 2, 2020 22:14:23 GMT -5
Ok, this now in the category of “safe to like before looking.” All are gorgeous, but I’m kind of partial to the bloodstone. I love that stuff.
Of course, also lovin’ 2, 3, 5, 6... oh, hell... another one where I can narrow it down to my 10 favorites out of the group.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 3, 2020 8:33:49 GMT -5
Those are all so beautiful, I can't pick a favorite. What is #3? Those little dots are amazing!
ETA: Doh! Fat fingers.
Thanks. #3 is a piece of crazy lace that had those red dots on the outer skin. Chuck
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 3, 2020 9:15:32 GMT -5
3 and 9 are my favs. Never seen a turitella so shiny.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 3, 2020 9:34:46 GMT -5
3 and 9 are my favs. Never seen a turitella so shiny. Thanks #1 is hand down my favorite. Something must not translate in photos because my favorite in each of these groups posted is hardly ever what others choose as a favorite. Chuck
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victor1941
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Post by victor1941 on Dec 3, 2020 9:44:04 GMT -5
Yummy to say the least!
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 3, 2020 11:51:48 GMT -5
3 and 9 are my favs. Never seen a turitella so shiny. Thanks #1 is hand down my favorite. Something must not translate in photos because my favorite in each of these groups posted is hardly ever what others choose as a favorite. Chuck You have the benefit of rolling them around in your hand and putting your eyes on them. Lucky you.
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Post by quartzilla on Dec 3, 2020 21:59:09 GMT -5
Wow your best best so far. I can’t not ever imagine not only lucking into pieces like those but actually getting them done without damaging them and getting that fine of a polish. My hats off to you sir!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 3, 2020 22:21:26 GMT -5
Flawless! Is #6 a Teepee or am I off? And that turritella! Teepee or dryhead. Hard to tell sometimes without matrix. That one was a cabbing scrap. Chuck
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quartz
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Post by quartz on Dec 3, 2020 23:46:50 GMT -5
Gotta be #5 for us, it looks fluid rather than solid.
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Post by zarguy on Dec 4, 2020 1:53:53 GMT -5
Those are great! Thanks for sharing. Lynn
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 4, 2020 7:43:52 GMT -5
Gotta be #5 for us, it looks fluid rather than solid. Thanks. That one is a Bahia agate. Chuck
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Post by TheRock on Dec 7, 2020 1:20:06 GMT -5
Ya hit em right outta the park Chuck, A Grand Slam!
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Post by lparsons on Jan 20, 2021 22:20:23 GMT -5
I’m lovin’ these rocks!😂 what is #2, and do you have any idea of where I could buy some?
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Post by NRG on Feb 7, 2021 21:27:24 GMT -5
Chuck, that’s a remarkable set. I can’t be bothered to pic a fave. I love them all.
I too am curious what #2 is.
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Post by illusionist on Feb 11, 2021 19:36:39 GMT -5
Wow! Super nice!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Feb 11, 2021 22:10:56 GMT -5
Wow! Those are some lookers, Chuck. Am I seeing this right? I have five previous episodes to find?
I know what you mean about that first tumble. I have a few just like it and I don't think the depth comes through in pictures. I can't explain it, but you have it in your hand, you know...
Thanks for taking the time to photograph these.
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