[meteorite-list] New guy introduces himself with a couple ofquestions

From: Walter Branch <waltbranch_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:07:27 -0500
Message-ID: <003f01c861f1$ca2d2cf0$6601a8c0_at_DrCollman>

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the list. I have also seen you on Cloudy Nights, where I think
you may have responded to a few of my own posts and in the swap and shop
section.

I would highly recommend Find a Falling Star by Nininger. A very
inspirational book by the greatest meteorite hunter of all time. Easy
reading and just fun.

I would also recommend the following ebay auction. Why? Because it is my
auction!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130192181445&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=003

As for cutting, I used to cut small meteorites with a lapidary trim saw
using distilled water as a coolent. You would not want to do this with
certain meteorites but for the vast majority of OCs it is fine. i know
some list members have adapted power tools but knowing my mechanical abilty
I personally would not.

Hope this helps.

-Walter Branch
Received on Mon 28 Jan 2008 04:07:27 PM PST