[meteorite-list] AD~~cutting service required---HELP

[Bill Mason]

One of the best cutters I've known is Marlin Cilz, Montana Meteorite
Laboratory, Malta, Montana.  ph. 406-654-2192  C- 406-799-2192   He has done
incredible quality work for many years.  He uses a diamond wire saw-you'll
not find a better artisan .

	Bill Mason III     "Rusty"


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[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of jim brady
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:36 AM
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Subject: [meteorite-list] AD~~cutting service required---HELP

Greetings listees
        I am seeking bids for the cutting of a largeish NWA869 into multiple
thin slices.Lets say 10 cuts as a starting point.The rock in question is
approximately 7 x 7 x 4 inches and weighs 3730 grams.Assuming a cutting loss
of 20% this should still get me 9 full slices of about 280grams each and 2
end cuts.Is a wire saw out of the question as too expensive?Can anyone
advise as to potential costs,both with and without polishing.Onlist or off
,I'm sure the info may be of use to others.Thanks in advance

Jim 
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