A Topic Title that suggests..., THUNDER EGGS! How to... "cut?" |
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A Topic Title that suggests..., THUNDER EGGS! How to... "cut?" |
 Jul 16 2015, 06:29 PM
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 Rock Bar!  Group: Members Posts: 730 Joined: 6-July 14 From: Grant, CO Member No.: 117,890  |
Ok, So I'm not a novice in the world of thunder eggs. Yes... I've never found some for myself but, a new friend gave me a couple that are solid pieces (not cut open) .... I know the best way, is to cut it using lapidary.. would a tile saw work for this? (poor mans version of a lapidary) Should I use a rock hammer/sledge and just wack the hell out of it? Or should I wait till I can find someone that can cut them the PROPER way? I hate, truly, having a mystery on my hands... well, they're kinda big to be on, lets say in.
 Still with me? Let's call this new "friend," - Jason (that's his name n all) gave me quite a few samples of this and that, sucks for me that I was drunk and/or... no, let's stick with drunk, can't remember despite the Amethyst. I'll post pics of what he gave me.... and hopefully someone.. that's last name, starts with 'S' will ID  or Jason can (again). Sorry, I got ADD, my mind wanders... answer my question, ignore the rest... well not ignore... but...  Colin -------------------- - You Rock! (Literally)
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Jul 16 2015, 07:12 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305 |
Youll want to cut it properly. A sledge and chisel may not work in your favor.
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Jul 16 2015, 09:48 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 730 Joined: 6-July 14 From: Grant, CO Member No.: 117,890 |
Cha.... I like knowwwww
Just hoping for the "poor mans," version of lapidary. Hope in one hand, ....... the other... see, well...
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Jul 17 2015, 07:01 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
 Never whack a Thunderegg to see what's inside.  One of my favorites!!! You can do a search and there are several threads going about Thundereggs and the proper way to cut them open. LOTS of pictures and great information so check it out.
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Jul 28 2015, 08:02 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
I forgot we also have Thunderegg cutting videos in the Thunderegg thread.
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Jul 29 2015, 11:19 AM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 1-April 13 From: Saguache, Co. Member No.: 65,104 |
The thundereggs are from Houselog Creek area. Much of the other stuff is from Creede. Amethyst, Spheralite, Galena and pyrite.
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