Received my new forming machine yesterday.  Thanks to John S of Highland Park Lapidary for delivering it, setting it up and working out some of the kinks with me.  Once again, I must not be the most mechanically inclined.  The learning curve for me may be just as long as when I got the BEAST of a sphere machine.  I am sure that once I figure out how to work it (if I don't break it first) it will speed up my grind time.  

After the holidays we will be taking a break from the craziness and spend a few days in the Cady Mountains.  There has been some amazing flame agate coming out of there recently.  We have not always had super luck there, usually because the winds have wanted to blow us away.  Will be different this time with the toy hauler to sleep in.

Happy Holidays to all.