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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 26, 2023 23:24:45 GMT -5
Believe it or not. This is Swartz canyon oak. Been slabbing this piece up. There was a section of this piece that was agatatized and this was the result.  I'm about to put some of this on dop and cab it some time this week... I can't wait to see them. That is some beautiful material, right there. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 27, 2023 9:05:41 GMT -5
I'm about to put some of this on dop and cab it some time this week... I can't wait to see them. That is some beautiful material, right there. The ones I'm doing aren't from that particular piece...so you should probably lower your expectations just a little! LOL  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 28, 2023 22:44:26 GMT -5
I can't wait to see them. That is some beautiful material, right there. The ones I'm doing aren't from that particular piece...so you should probably lower your expectations just a little! LOL I'm sure they'll be fabulous, no matter what!  |
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Post by gemfeller on Dec 2, 2023 22:02:17 GMT -5
Hi woodman , here you go! I know Saturday is when you post a photo but this was my first chance to get some taken and posted as well. As mentioned above this is Hell's Canyon Petrified Sequoia wood. I just ran across this. What a stash you have! It makes great cabs too, as I'm sure you know. I ran across the guy who's credited with having the last remaining bulk stock of Hell's Canyon wood and was able to buy some slabs. I haven't photographed the slabs (plan to soon) but I got an image on one of the cabs last night.  This one has lots of tiny "pecky" crystal-lined voids that don't show well in this image. I'll try to get an image that shows them better if anyone's interested. BTW, that lovely blue fluorite with dogtooth calcite crystals I'm using as a background is "on loan" from hummingbirdstones . |
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Post by pebblesky on Dec 3, 2023 0:55:57 GMT -5
Stunning cab! Whenever I saw a decent Hell's Canyon cab, just like yours, I was like: what the hell...
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Post by khara on Dec 3, 2023 4:37:01 GMT -5
gemfeller Very nice, I love this stuff! Did you buy your slabs from Tony? Please do post pics once you find time!!
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Post by gemfeller on Dec 3, 2023 12:36:39 GMT -5
gemfeller Very nice, I love this stuff! Did you buy your slabs from Tony? Please do post pics once you find time!! Yes, Tony Schultz. I didn't buy nearly enough but there's never"enough," right? I'll shoot more pix asap. I don't have nearly as much to show off as you do, so I look forward to more images from you as well. |
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Post by khara on Dec 4, 2023 2:53:46 GMT -5
gemfeller I agree. Never enough!🤣 Back when he was selling it on eBay I mostly bought slabs. Wish I’d bought more rough. At the time I didn’t foresee having any cutting capabilities. Which I still, technically, don’t. But I do now have an almost refurbished drop saw. This material is one I’ve been “saving” until I get good enough at cabbing. But, recent life events have made me think to just go ahead and cut it, use it now. Life is too short to just keep it stashed away and “protected”.
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Post by woodman on Dec 9, 2023 12:39:03 GMT -5
 blue forest wy |
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Post by woodman on Dec 9, 2023 12:41:21 GMT -5
 Elm Root, Stinking Water mountains |
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Post by realrockhound on Dec 9, 2023 15:40:05 GMT -5
Hi woodman , here you go! I know Saturday is when you post a photo but this was my first chance to get some taken and posted as well. As mentioned above this is Hell's Canyon Petrified Sequoia wood. I just ran across this. What a stash you have! It makes great cabs too, as I'm sure you know. I ran across the guy who's credited with having the last remaining bulk stock of Hell's Canyon wood and was able to buy some slabs. I haven't photographed the slabs (plan to soon) but I got an image on one of the cabs last night. This one has lots of tiny "pecky" crystal-lined voids that don't show well in this image. I'll try to get an image that shows them better if anyone's interested. BTW, that lovely blue fluorite with dogtooth calcite crystals I'm using as a background is "on loan" from hummingbirdstones . What a beauty. Here's the one I gave to my sister inlaw  |
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Post by pebblesky on Dec 19, 2023 12:41:53 GMT -5
I just ran across this. What a stash you have! It makes great cabs too, as I'm sure you know. I ran across the guy who's credited with having the last remaining bulk stock of Hell's Canyon wood and was able to buy some slabs. I haven't photographed the slabs (plan to soon) but I got an image on one of the cabs last night. This one has lots of tiny "pecky" crystal-lined voids that don't show well in this image. I'll try to get an image that shows them better if anyone's interested. BTW, that lovely blue fluorite with dogtooth calcite crystals I'm using as a background is "on loan" from hummingbirdstones . What a beauty. Here's the one I gave to my sister inlaw Wow! I definitely need to collect some of this material in my lifetime... |
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Post by RWA3006 on Dec 19, 2023 21:47:14 GMT -5
blue forest wy Looks like Blue Forest wood. |
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Post by khara on Dec 20, 2023 3:08:48 GMT -5
realrockhound Don’t know how I missed this. Busy I guess, or fell asleep while checking my notifications. Very nice. Did you cut the Hells Canyon cab? And do the wrap? What did you think of working the material? Mine are all still display or stash pieces. I’ve pulled out some small ones to finally cut soon but just didn’t want to risk it until now with my capabilities.
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Post by woodman on Dec 23, 2023 13:54:52 GMT -5
  McDermitt Oregon root. no idea as of species. Merry Christmas to all! |
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Post by woodman on Dec 23, 2023 22:14:20 GMT -5
This was my first piece of Stinking Water Oak. When I saw this I had to go there and get some more!!!  |
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Post by woodman on Jan 6, 2024 18:30:21 GMT -5
 Hubbard Basin! |
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Post by woodman on Jan 13, 2024 14:10:43 GMT -5
 Hickory from the Stinking Water mountains of Oregon |
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Post by victor1941 on Jan 13, 2024 16:51:56 GMT -5
Woodman, I see some great cabs!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 14, 2024 10:31:11 GMT -5
OMG! Petrified Wood right next to a petrified duck! How cool is that!! LOL
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