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swizz View Member Profile	Nov 24 2014, 05:26 PM Post #1
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	I made this little stand to display my Campo slice. Made from: Fiddleback Maple (scrap from knifemaking) Piece of driftwood from Lake Granby Rare Earth magnet (recessed about 1/16" into the driftwood as not to scratch the specimen) 1/8" dia Brass pin to connect the two woods Tools: bench sander and drill Level of difficulty: Easy! 20141124_160512 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr 20141124_160443 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr 20141124_160800 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr 20141124_161201 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

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swizz View Member Profile	Nov 27 2014, 08:32 AM Post #2
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	That slice wasn't very expensive.... maybe $30-$35. It's only 2" X 1.5" and about 1/8" thick. I think Campo specimens are fairly obtainable and they have a distinctive etch pattern that I like. I'd like to get an end-cut with dimpling but they're kinda pricey depending on size and documentation. Sometimes deals can be had at the rock shows down in Denver but I always blow my wad on fossils when I go to those things. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

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swizz Meteorite Display Stand Nov 24 2014, 05:26 PM

Woody That Looks awesome Chris, I like the unique-ness... Nov 25 2014, 12:03 AM

Crusty very cool display! Nov 25 2014, 06:39 AM

lostnewb Very cool. Got to love rare earth magnets although... Nov 25 2014, 08:37 AM

Mrs.CP That turned out fantastic Swizz!! Displays... Nov 25 2014, 10:19 AM

swizz Thanks yous guys! Woody, that's interestin... Nov 25 2014, 10:49 AM

EMac This is very cool; I'd like to get a nice mete... Nov 27 2014, 12:29 AM

swizz That slice wasn't very expensive.... maybe ... Nov 27 2014, 08:32 AM

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