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G'day from outback Australia

« on: February 01, 2012, 06:57:37 am »

G'day all.

I'm based western (outback) Queensland in Australia. The area I live is a rich mineral province and I've been a keen fossicker (rockhound) for about 10 years. My local gemmy rocks include amethyst, garnet, dendritic jaspers, chalcedony, chrysocolla, malachite, petrified wood, peridot and others. I've also collected a range of other materials during holidays around the country.

About a year ago I realised I had to do something with my growing mound of rocks in the garden and buckets of rocks in the shed. As a result, and through the urging of others, I bought a saw and cabbing machine. Ever since I turned it on, I've been hooked. There are no lapidary clubs close by so I have been learning through books, trial and error and the internet.

A fellow Aussie introduced me to this forum and I'm excited about learning more and sharing lapidary experiences with others.

Just so you know, I got my forum name from the Fullarton garnet field which are close to where I live.

I've attached an image of an oval cab I produced from some local material. I'm not even sure what it is (I call it Diamantina jasper after a river here) but I think the colour reflects outback Australia quite well.

Cheers, Fullerton

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Re: G'day from outback Australia

« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2012, 07:27:18 am »

to the

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After seeing all that fantastic material Allen shows us,
I'm looking forward to your stuff.

No worries about questions, there are a lot of very friendly folks here that can help with vitually any question you might have and/or can not find in the archives.


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Re: G'day from outback Australia

« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2012, 08:00:57 am »

You having fun Fullerton? ura

I am


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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2012, 09:23:47 am »

Welcome! nice cab!


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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2012, 09:53:01 am »

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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2012, 10:59:21 am »

Welcome Fullerton:)
Always happy to meet another rockhounding friend:)
Be sure to show us what you design with that dino bone from Michael please:)


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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 01:01:53 pm »

Welcome Fullerton it is so good to have you here and what a gorgeous cab!


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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2012, 01:15:23 pm »

Welcome, great looking cab.
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« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2012, 02:58:16 pm »

G'day Fullerton

Looks like a sudden influx of Aussie's lately! What's happening?
Always loved my trips up through western Qld on the way to Camoweal and beyond. Magic place.


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« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2012, 02:59:49 pm »

Good to have you here Fullerton, hope to see some awesome cabs entered in the cab contests.

Cheers mick B


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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2012, 03:47:56 pm »

Gorgeous cab, please post more!


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« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2012, 04:01:45 pm »

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Re: G'day from outback Australia

« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2012, 02:53:41 am »

Thanks for the welcome everyone. And I'm not sure about competitions yet Mick, I was hoping to hold onto my status as a cabbing newbie for a little while longer.