Slab to Cab - West Texas Banded Agate

[@matthewcarey7323]

These "buttery" agates are always so fun. I love that little red eye in it, just a great bit of detail. Your polishing really shows the layer of banding, another great job Scott!

[@spwinaustin]

I appreciate the compliments, that little red eye was a cool surprise! 😁

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

Great looking cab❤

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks for the kind words!😊

[@Mike-br8vb]

Good morning, Scott!
You achieve a polish at 1200 grit that is better than most fully polished cabs that I've seen.
The polish you achieve is exceptional!!
☕️☕️

[@roman11469]

Yeah, I am jealous…dagnabbit!

[@Mike-br8vb]

Right? @Roman!!!

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks, I always like to push the limits of what's possible with a polish!😁

[@Lin_Daniel]

I’m not a fellow cab maker, but I love seeing your videos yield some attractive specimens. Great cab!

[@spwinaustin]

I'm glad you appreciate the process, thanks for watching!

[@kirsiselei8703]

Looking great😍❤️

[@spwinaustin]

Thank you 😊

[@gregtullis1882]

Nice quick little lesson. Looks really nice, the fracture disappeared.

[@spwinaustin]

Glad you liked it! That's the magic of a good polish! 😄

[@philstover2422]

Looks great!!!

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks!! I appreciate you watching Phil. 😁

[@Mossagate11]

✌️👍

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks for watching!😁

[@debbiemills7736]

Nice! How long do you typically spend on each different grit wheel?

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks! It varies but generally about 5 minutes on the 80 grit wheel for shaping, and then less and less time as the grits get finer. The last stage takes less than a minute.

[@Ionee-q4f]

looks like a slice of jupiter

[@spwinaustin]

I like that visual, thanks, and thank you for watching!😁

[@liam8836]

this looks looks like my grandads finger nail

[@spwinaustin]

Interesting observation 🤔. Thanks for watching!😁

[@TopazToes]

Polish the

[@TopazToes]

the backside.

[@spwinaustin]

Occasionally I do but really like showing both sides to highlight the polish. Thanks for watching!😁