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Post by jakesrocks on Aug 31, 2010 11:44:28 GMT -5
Just wondering if there were any old timers out there who remember dop pots like this ? I bought this one at an estate sale back in the 90's. It was made by the Gemstone Shop in South Bend, Indiana, of cast and machined aluminum. I'm still using it, and prefer it over the new pots. It's heavy enough that it's not easily knocked off the work bench. If anyone should happen to find one of these with the optional accessories that came with it, ( dop sticks, extra wax pots, etc ), I'd be very interested in buying it. Don
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Peter
having dreams about rocks
Member since May 2009
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Post by Peter on Aug 31, 2010 15:32:41 GMT -5
That's a piece of lapidary history, and it's still working and you use it. In the past things were make to last, huh?
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Post by jakesrocks on Aug 31, 2010 16:15:02 GMT -5
Yep, I think the Gemstone Shop closed in the mid 90's. I have a bunch of vintage lapidary equipment. All built to last. Don
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NorthShore-Rocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since December 2008
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Aug 31, 2010 16:16:30 GMT -5
I wasn't into rocks then, but that area is where I grew up. A lot of small industry nearby. Used to be a lot of small fishing tackle manufacturers, musical instruments, RV's and of course, the University of Notre Dame... Go Irish!
Both the wife & I's families are all still there.
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Post by jakesrocks on Aug 31, 2010 17:51:01 GMT -5
I have a couple of very good old fishing reels from South Bend.
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Post by Woodyrock on Sept 1, 2010 0:25:47 GMT -5
I too have one...the short version. Probably the best electric one around. Too bad hey are no longer made.
BTW....what constitutes old timer? Woody
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 1, 2010 7:03:46 GMT -5
BTW....what constitutes old timer? Woody
Anyone old enough to remember when equipment like this was in common use. Some tell me I was using this stuff when Noah was still a pup. Don
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