Some time ago we had someone on this forum that was heavily involved in the study of ancient earth rocks etc
Are they still here?
I've come across a lot of petrified timber etc.
It is wonderful the grain & various colours of samples.
Was it Julian?
I've been wondering if it can be cut with a diamond saw & polished?
Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
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Re: Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
Are you looking at finding big pieces, slicing it up and making bench tops and coffee tables ..... The dovetail joints would require a special set of skillsBruceS wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 11:45 am Some time ago we had someone on this forum that was heavily involved in the study of ancient earth rocks etc
Are they still here?
I've come across a lot of petrified timber etc.
It is wonderful the grain & various colours of samples.
Was it Julian?
I've been wondering if it can be cut with a diamond saw & polished?
T1 Terry
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Re: Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
Bruce, any saw will do but with a diamond edged blade. The trick in making the coffee table tops , once they are all cut to the same thickness, place in a bordered shape and pour over a thick coating of resin. I have a few tins of the rocks and have some plans, but never enough time for these experiments. Have fun.
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Re: Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
My lump of petrified wood.
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Re: Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
That is a nice big piece, where did you find it Shirley?
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Re: Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
Geez, petrified wood is so common. It's like it grows on trees or something.
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Re: Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
Regards & God bless,
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Re: Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
Not to be outdone...
Bernie.
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Re: Interested in rocks, granite, quartz etc
Wow!
Do any of you have any idea what value these items are worth?
Close to $20,000 Bernie!!!
Do any of you have any idea what value these items are worth?
Close to $20,000 Bernie!!!
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