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Colorado Prospector - Gem and mineral prospecting and mining forums _ Prospector's Crafts & Creations _ Meteorite Display Stand

Posted by: swizz Nov 24 2014, 05:26 PM

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!

https://flic.kr/p/q9g8Vqhttps://flic.kr/p/q9g8Vq by https://www.flickr.com/people/121086004@N07/, on Flickr

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Posted by: Woody Nov 25 2014, 12:03 AM

That Looks awesome Chris,

I like the unique-ness of that holder. In the years to come it will be interesting for you to see how many people also ponder over the stand as well as the specimen. I have around 20 or so of those rare earth magnets I use for my test station and I keep breaking them. They are so powerful and brittle they break easy. Thanks for sharing your project, it looks good. Woody

Posted by: Crusty Nov 25 2014, 06:39 AM

very cool display!


Posted by: lostnewb Nov 25 2014, 08:37 AM

Very cool. Got to love rare earth magnets although last time Woody let me see one of his I broke it.

-Chris

Posted by: Mrs.CP Nov 25 2014, 10:19 AM

thumbsupsmileyanim.gif That turned out fantastic Swizz!! Displays the meteorite slab perfectly and the magnet will work great for it.
Witty idea and looks great, good job! smiley-clapping.gif

Posted by: swizz Nov 25 2014, 10:49 AM

Thanks yous guys! Woody, that's interesting about the magnets. I've never broken one before.

Posted by: EMac Nov 27 2014, 12:29 AM

This is very cool; I'd like to get a nice meteorite specimen someday.

Posted by: swizz Nov 27 2014, 08:32 AM


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. wacko.gif

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