Does anyone cut cabs?

[Jim Coulthard]

Hi, I have a hills fairburn I would like to cut cabs out of but I have no idea how to or saws to cut with. And as I went blind in one eye this winter I am not going to buy any equipment to cut rocks. So is anyone out there that cuts cabs and how much does it cost. Or do you cut for a 50/50 split. I will include pictures of the agate I wanted cut into cabs. Thanks, Jim

 

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[StoneWhisper]

Use to be able to cut a few shapes with our Dremel.. but sold the Dremel over the summer.. However as I've posted in another forum area.. I have three tumblers so if you can get someone just to cut them and a general size and shape I can let you borrow my tumbler to finish them.

 

[Jim Coulthard]

Hi and thanks. I have two tumblers as I tumble and polish prairie and bubblegum agates to give away to the kids in my area. A friend of mine, Mickey, goes to the schools around this area and gives talks about rocks and rock hunting.

Use to be able to cut a few shapes with our Dremel.. but sold the Dremel over the summer.. However as I've posted in another forum area.. I have three tumblers so if you can get someone just to cut them and a general size and shape I can let you borrow my tumbler to finish them.

 

[gunsil]

Hi Jim, I have a complete lapidary workshop and cut and polish cabs, but your piece looks like there are too many pits to make good cabs. The crystalline structure in the banding also looks "weak", like it would not be stable. Some fairburns cut and polish well, some don't. I don't use sealers or stabilizers, but perhaps someone who does could make some cabs for you. If you ever get any with more solid "agatizing" and better colors let me know.

Regards, Gene

 

[gunsil]

Here's a few of my cabs, sorry, no sunlight here today for better pics.

 

[StoneWhisper]

Excellent Freeform.

 

[StoneWhisper]

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[gunsil]

@gunsil

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Would you be willing to freefrom a few caps for me?.. what would you like in exchange?. I have a couple of ideas for my Blue Tiger Eye, Mutton Jade and a few others.. Could you post your reply in the http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/rocks-gems/406603-official-rock-stone-gem-swap-thread.html ?

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[Eu_citzen]

Try finding a local lapidary club, see if they can help you.