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The Gathering

Introductions Make this your first stop after registration and say hello.	9844 Posts 597 Topics	Last post by milto in Re: Hi from a central Mi... on Yesterday at 05:41:03 am
Our Place General board for anything and everything else we want to talk about.	21700 Posts 1777 Topics	Last post by Rockoteer in Re: Trip to Seattle on Today at 10:53:40 am
Contests and Competitions A place for friendly challenges and contests! Moderator: Enchantra	3813 Posts 106 Topics	Last post by asianfire in Re: Killer cab Contest J... on Yesterday at 02:22:17 am
Shows and Events Share your announcements about any shows, sales, or events that might be of general interest to members	344 Posts 67 Topics	Last post by rocks2dust in Re: Prineville Show or M... on June 14, 2013, 02:07:16 am
Year in Review 2011 For Members To Share A Few Favorites From 2011 !	79 Posts 8 Topics	Last post by 39don in Re: Thanks from a caber. on April 24, 2012, 10:10:01 pm

Stone Talk

Share Our Finished Cabochons and General Cabbing Questions Cabbing trials, tribulations, and success experiences. Share your photos and tell us all about it ! Moderator: Enchantra	35986 Posts 2906 Topics	Last post by lithicbeads in Re: Kona Dolomite Palm-S... on Today at 11:08:22 am
Intarsias / Commesso, and Composite Type Cabs Tutorials, guides, tip and tricks for making intarsias, composite and combination type cabs. Also for sharing pics of our finished finished projects.	1163 Posts 90 Topics	Last post by domdeslagons in Re: my first try on May 20, 2013, 04:10:13 pm
Knife Handles Artwork Knife handle tutorials, guides and related info !	2520 Posts 201 Topics	Last post by Bentiron in Re: Buckskin Mountain Ch... on May 28, 2013, 05:28:15 pm
Rough on the bench and slabs off the saw (general minerals board) Share and learn about all the great looking minerals in the form of rough and slabs	24460 Posts 2489 Topics	Last post by lonelygems in Re: I need to share my n... on Today at 10:51:22 am
Child Boards: Michael Hoover's Testing To Destruction / Turquoise, Jadieite, , Identification Inquiries
Beadmaking, Drilling, and Beading A board for discussing bead rolling, drilling, perforated stones and their use in jewelry.	1022 Posts 64 Topics	Last post by mirkaba in Re: Chamfering bead hol... on Today at 10:38:06 am
Fascinating Facets A discussion of faceting techniques, equipment, and designs	217 Posts 18 Topics	Last post by Eu_citzen in Re: Faceted stones - Gal... on June 14, 2013, 03:26:02 pm
Mineral Specimens Share Your Collectors Mineral Specimens Here... Separate From Rough and Unpolished Slabs..	1782 Posts 93 Topics	Last post by ozbod in Re: Couple of great find... on Yesterday at 11:18:43 am
Carving Tips, Tricks and Pics Show your mineral carvings and talk about different specialized grinding, sanding and polishing tools.	4408 Posts 189 Topics	Last post by asianfire in Re: Disaster among happ... on Today at 09:07:12 am
Historical / Ancient - Evolution Of Lapidary Cultures/Civilizations, ancient historical lapidary arts, tools, artifacts, and techniques associated with them.	648 Posts 33 Topics	Last post by lithicbeads in Re: Alibates Flint on Yesterday at 06:52:32 pm
Rock Hounding Trips, Tips, and Pics Share with us your rock hounding experiences, locations, Photo's and suggestions for successful hunts.	5358 Posts 470 Topics	Last post by redrockrods in Re: weekend rockhounding on Yesterday at 11:00:38 pm

Custom Designed Jewelry

Tutorials, Guides, and Members Personal Jewelry Design Experiences Post tutorials, guides and share your personal unique jewelry design projects	2109 Posts 158 Topics	Last post by Carol M in Re: Overlay Project & Sa... on June 07, 2013, 10:46:07 pm
Show Your Custom Jewelry Designing Photos Wire wrapping, metal smithing and any other gemstone related jewelry Photo's Moderator: Enchantra	11431 Posts 1022 Topics	Last post by sealdaddy in Re: Junkyard Dog pendant... on June 17, 2013, 03:39:45 pm
Silversmithing / Metalsmithing for Jewelry Design Share our Silversmithing Experitse	2417 Posts 178 Topics	Last post by HelenStark in Re: Need a Silversmith..... on Today at 04:57:56 am
Silversmithing / Metalsmithing /Soldering Saftey Safety Tips for silversmithing, metalsmithing and soldering.	70 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by Isotelus in Re: Micro Torch? on August 27, 2012, 11:39:44 am

Lapidary Shop

Miscellaneous Shop Talk Post All Miscellaneous Shop Related Topics Here That Do not Fit In Either The Cabbing Machine, Or Saw Maintenance Related Boards.	5653 Posts 571 Topics	Last post by johnjsgems in Re: got my saw combo yes... on Today at 09:53:43 am
Cabbing And Grooving Machines.. Projects / New and Used Reviews Share your Home Made Cabbing Machine Projects here. Also Share and Review Factory New Cabbing Machines Here.	1199 Posts 66 Topics	Last post by riverwalker in Re: The new & improved (... on June 17, 2013, 02:27:12 am
Child Boards: Cabbing Machine Related Maintenance
Discs, Wheels, Belts, Pads, and Polishing Everything Related to Grit, Mesh, and compounds. Discussion and Reviews. Practices, Techniques, and Procedures for everything related to abrasives.	1712 Posts 128 Topics	Last post by jennjenn in Re: Ameritool 8" for fla... on June 15, 2013, 08:50:06 pm
Slab Saws, Trim Saws, Blades & Lubricants For Both / General Operating Everything and Anything Related To Saws. Projects, New and Used. Maintenance, and Parts. General discussions, and Reviews. How To Operate, Tips, Tricks, and Guides. Including Everything Related To Blades and Oil For Both.	2706 Posts 203 Topics	Last post by DonniesTreasures in Re: Need a part for my s... on Yesterday at 07:43:43 pm
Share Our Shop And Or Work Area Pics	958 Posts 65 Topics	Last post by Rockoteer in Re: Finally afforded som... on May 27, 2013, 05:41:13 pm
Shop / Work Area Safety Tips for a safe shop work environment.	183 Posts 13 Topics	Last post by Bentiron in Re: New respirator on May 24, 2013, 05:37:07 pm

Lapidary the Internet and You

Members Internet Activities and Promotions Share with us your website and other internet activities.	834 Posts 130 Topics	Last post by christopherl1234 in Re: Need some critiques on June 16, 2013, 02:53:43 am
Lapidary Related Online Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Sharing what works and does not work in regards to marketing and good search engine optimization	17 Posts 9 Topics	Last post by NuevoMundo in Re: New website on March 31, 2013, 05:29:46 am
Child Boards: Website Developing , Blogging , EBay and Other Selling Venues , Social Networking Communities , E-Commerce
Setting up for Shows Learn and share with other members about setting up for shows, booths and displays. Show schedules and information.	577 Posts 71 Topics	Last post by bobby1 in Our Large Show In Turloc... on March 04, 2013, 12:13:52 pm
Shop and Swap General shopping and swapping. Moderator: Enchantra	5001 Posts 699 Topics	Last post by Rockoteer in Re: Update on the Slab s... on Today at 11:08:19 am
Gemstone and Lapidary News, Events and Artices Found something of interest? Share it with us here.	714 Posts 127 Topics	Last post by Enchantra in Re: disclosure of treatm... on April 27, 2013, 03:28:40 pm
Books, CDs and DVDs What are we reading and or watching, and which ones would we like to recommend.	245 Posts 31 Topics	Last post by Imrocked in Re: Picture Jaspers by H... on November 07, 2012, 11:00:27 am

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Recent Posts

Re: Kona Dolomite Palm-Stone by lithicbeads (Share Our Finished Cabochons and General Cabbing Questions )	Today at 11:08:22 am
Re: Update on the Slab saw for Sale SOLD by Rockoteer (Shop and Swap )	Today at 11:08:19 am
Re: Update on the Slab saw for Sale SOLD by Rockoteer (Shop and Swap )	Today at 11:07:29 am
Re: Trip to Seattle by Rockoteer (Our Place )	Today at 10:53:40 am
Re: I need to share my newest Pancawarna, extremely rare one. by lonelygems (Rough on the bench and slabs off the saw (general minerals board) )	Today at 10:51:22 am
Re: Chamfering bead holes by mirkaba (Beadmaking, Drilling, and Beading)	Today at 10:38:06 am

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