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Sorry to hear of the loss, Jim. Your uncle had great skills to set-up the lathe and perform the circular feat. I can see it in my mind’s eye. I’ve talked with lots of fellow rock grinders and haven’t heard of anyone mentioning using a lathe. Although, I’m sure it is of some common practice. This is ...

roc2rol - that's a fabulous looking heart you made! Thanks so much, cubsfan64! 8-) I’ve never made an arrowhead. I’ve seen video’s of knappers who basically use a antler horn and chip away at a piece of obsidian to make arrowheads. Marvelous art what they produce with deadly effect. Here’s that hea...

Whoa Jim! That is some fabulous material! I’ve never seen the blue & white with that opal sheen. Not quite like that! I’ve never worked any opal but those specimens are a marvel. Just picked up off the ground? What a wonder & a feast! O! Your uncle is a master! What a fine job! I’ve never t...

Wow ! Thanks Jim! I have lots of rocks and pictures! But I’m no rock hound My motto is: you find'um- I’ll grind'um I started this hobby last winter and worked outside. Every weekend I was out grinding rocks. Then the summer put me out of business! Too hot!! Then we got in trouble with the city for a...

Hi Everyone My name is Ed I’m native of Phoenix and I just started a lapidary hobby and have made a considerable investment in a cabbing machine, diamond wheels and such. Presently, I have no place to set up & operate this machinery. I was thinking this board may have local person who would be ...