RJB Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Got my big truck and 20 foot trailer all hooked up and loaded and ready to go to the property. then we realize that the left back wheel has a problem? Wow! The bearings are gone and the wheel is wobbely! Just couldn't handle it. Said to myself quietly, F-it and went into the garage and started prepping. Just got away from the world for a few hours. and what a very nice and very wonderful hours those were! I got this concretion from a friend of mine a few years ago and it has lots of problems but it was nice to just put my attentions towards a rock. then after some time on this rock I picked up one I left a long time ago and wow, this second rock now is an 8 legger! Ive still got lots of time to finish up both and when I will do that, I really don't know. Maybe the next time I want to leave the planet again? Ha!! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic mike Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 At least you notice it before you hit the road Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Did a bit more work on the smaller crab today. Here is a picture of more rock removed. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Here is the same crab that I worked on this morning, but I did a lot more this afternoon, I was just too lazy to take a picture of it at the time. It was a bit 'sticky' and I hate that, but I did the best that I can. I still have to clean it up with my ARO and then a very small bit of acrylic and then,,,,,, it will be Waaaaalaaaaaa!!! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Fantastic job! When my crab arrives I'll need to send it off to an expert crab prepper..... John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks John. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 That is a nice crab!! Are You going to expose the claws any more? Tony Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Ynot. The left claw is going underneath the face and I gave up on the right one. its purty much done. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Ynot. The left claw is going underneath the face and I gave up on the right one. its purty much done. RB Well it does look very nice, so I can see why You stopped at the stage You did. Tony Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amour 25 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) Dang you are the Crab Man indeed. And as said good you noticed it before flying 75 down the road. Bearing and a race maybe? Edited March 2, 2016 by amour 25 Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey Toni. if it was a better crab I maybe would have tried a bit more on the right claw, but those 'reachers' are tuff to get to the points. Yes amour25, already got a new set of bearings and races along with dust cap. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey Toni. RB Who is Toni ? Ynot Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Sorry Tony. I do get things mixed up nowadays. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Sorry Tony. I do get things mixed up nowadays. RB Don't We all? No worries! Tony PS Still like the crabs! Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDudeCO Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 as alwasy, great prep work on some great finds RJB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Ok, I did a bit more work on this little one and got it done as im going to get it. Here is a pic. ive also done a bit of work on the bigger one, but I have a long ways to go to finish the big one. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 That came out very nice!! Tony Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thank you Tony. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Wow, I wish that I had crabs like you! Wonder if you could go on a bit about your micro abrasive equipment and any cleaning tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Claw Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Ok, I did a bit more work on this little one and got it done as im going to get it. Here is a pic. ive also done a bit of work on the bigger one, but I have a long ways to go to finish the big one. RB dang fine work again. Edited March 23, 2016 by Fossil Claw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Wow, I wish that I had crabs like you! There's a joke there for sure!!!!! That thing's a beauty. well done... again! Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDudeCO Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Great looking crab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks guys. Even though its only a B-Grade crab for me, its still a perty dang nice B-Grade!!! Lots of leg. always a nice thing. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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