Geodes around Loveland |
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 Jan 12 2018, 01:35 PM
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Diggin' In!  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 12-January 18 Member No.: 139,814  |
Good day everyone! i am hoping to find a few spots i can take my kid to find geodes near loveland. Any locations would be great! she is 5 and just loves to find geodes. We went about twice a month when i lived in the Black Hills. Thank you!
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Feb 23 2018, 10:38 PM
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 Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 637 Joined: 5-April 11 From: All of Colorado Member No.: 15,615 |
Hey moog24 ,
Here is the other method I was referring to when attempting to split a large stone. This method results in edges that are for the most part, straight. 100 percent better than if you are just trying to go after it with a hammer.
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moog24 Geodes around Loveland Jan 12 2018, 01:35 PM
Woody I suggest you alter your expectancies if you plan ... Jan 13 2018, 11:08 AM Crusty Woody knows his stuff, so you won't get a bett... Jan 13 2018, 11:51 AM moog24 Thank you, Woody!! And she loves any type ... Jan 15 2018, 09:26 AM Woody A long time ago I had an extended "Stay ... Jan 15 2018, 07:54 PM moog24 Thanks Woody! you rock! pun intended lol Jan 16 2018, 02:23 PM Woody Here you see a Rock-splitting Wedge, or Expanding ... Feb 23 2018, 10:41 PM Woody I always start off by drilling a much smaller hole... Feb 23 2018, 10:52 PM Woody For this size stone, one would probably suffice, b... Feb 23 2018, 10:59 PM Woody You see the fairly straight edge forming and the r... Feb 23 2018, 11:13 PM
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