Boba Debt Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I just finished processing a Canyon Diablo Graphite Nodule into some slices & end cuts Here is a image of the available pieces fresh off the saw. I am asking $2.50 per gram I still have to sand and polish these pieces but I want to do that as they sell and the final price will be dependent on the finished weight If you would like to buy a piece please contact me at bobadebt@ec.rr.com Thanks PS: Yes, I still have a piece that I have set aside to make a 50mm sphere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Debt Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Here are some images of the 360 Gram End Cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayray Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Boba, very interesting veining. From the pics, it doesn't look that stable, how is it working with it? Do you find it to crumble while working with it? I have a two small pieces of CD and must admit that are pretty neat looking. Jason :;): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Debt Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 It's actually quite stable. I was sanding the slices on my bench top belt sander and I caught the tip of my pinky which caused me to dropped a slice from a height of about 40 inches It hit the ground and made a "tink, tink tink" sound but it didn't even chip. I was really impressed. I also tried to pull the above pictured end cut apart and it wouldn't budge. This material is kind of odd to polish. I sanded one slice up to 600 grit but it stopped looking good after 220. The 400 and 600 made it look dull, which was really odd. The neat thing about sanding this material is the graphite lubricates the sanding belt which keeps it cool and slick. I also applied a coat of mineral oil to one of the end cuts. It didn't do anything to the graphite but I'm sure it would protect the Iron. I'm so excited about making a sphere from this material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Debt Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I cut up the rest of this nodule today and I have some smaller slices and a tiny end cut I created another image and updated the first so you might have to refresh your browser if you have already visited this page Here's the link: http://home.ec.rr.com/bobadebt/Rocks/FS%20CDGN.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Debt Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 This stuff is selling fast, I only have 2 slices left so if you're on the fence about buying a piece of this you might want to act now If you go back to my web site be sure to refresh your browser to get the most recent images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 G'Day Forum Members Just like you all to know I put together a great collection of meteorites with the help of David (aka Bobadebt). He is a great guy to deal with, his specimens are of top quality and his transactions and delivery were outstandingly fast. If you are in the market for some great quality meteorite, David is your man. :yourock: Cheers Johnno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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