Erich
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Erich on Jan 2, 2016 10:49:43 GMT -5
I've a couple chunks of lapis so I'm interested to see what you do with it. Please keep us updated!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Jan 2, 2016 9:17:12 GMT -5
Thanks to this thread I've learned quite a bit and had some of my blade questions answered. I was able to contact John @ JS Gems and ordered one 10" and one 18" MK301 blade as well as a late Xmas present to myself; a BD-10 power feed saw and a few other items - all at very good prices!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Jan 2, 2016 8:54:29 GMT -5
What a wonderful selection you've got there, I'd be playing hooky from work a lot more often if that was in my back yard! Just half baked limestone here in south Florida...
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Dec 31, 2015 17:29:19 GMT -5
Some real nice ones there!
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Erich
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Member since November 2015
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Post by Erich on Dec 31, 2015 13:14:31 GMT -5
Sounds like a fun project!
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Erich
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2015
Posts: 411
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Post by Erich on Dec 28, 2015 8:33:13 GMT -5
Better Ted than Red!!!
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Erich
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2015
Posts: 411
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Post by Erich on Dec 13, 2015 14:17:14 GMT -5
Hey CaptBob, everything posted there is in my collection, glad you enjoyed viewing! here's a 6 lb chunck of Feather ridge.
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Erich
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2015
Posts: 411
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Post by Erich on Dec 13, 2015 14:09:36 GMT -5
I finally figured out how to get to the "direct link" and it worked. Thanks, Woodsman!
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Erich
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Member since November 2015
Posts: 411
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Post by Erich on Dec 13, 2015 12:03:04 GMT -5
I have tried what you are saying twice now and still no go. Shouldn't an image appear after I copy the link location, click on the tab saying HTTP:/,paste it and then when at the end I click "add image"?
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Erich
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2015
Posts: 411
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Post by Erich on Dec 13, 2015 11:59:09 GMT -5
I have tried what you are saying twice now and still no go. Shouldn't an image appear after I copy the link location, click on the tab saying HTTP:/,paste it and then when at the end I click "add image"?
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Erich
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2015
Posts: 411
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Post by Erich on Dec 13, 2015 9:48:43 GMT -5
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Erich
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Posts: 411
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Post by Erich on Dec 13, 2015 9:46:27 GMT -5
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Erich
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Posts: 411
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Post by Erich on Nov 29, 2015 18:13:46 GMT -5
Well, the refurb is comming along nicely and I was going to upload some photos but I get this error message; Unable to upload file HP E10 Refurb 001 (640x480).jpg. Error: This forum has exceeded its attachment space limit. Your file cannot be uploaded. Read more: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/post/new/72707#ixzz3svOb73xUI tried it on another sub forum and got the same message. Any thoughts?
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Nov 7, 2015 13:37:14 GMT -5
Thanks again guys! Appreciate all the advice. CaptBob,the machine you posted, did you just buy the arbor by itself? I do like that configuration.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Nov 7, 2015 13:01:13 GMT -5
Can you post a link? Thanks.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Nov 7, 2015 12:57:49 GMT -5
Well, a bit more elbow grease and the heat gun did the trick so I was able to remove the bearings and wheels. Will be sure to prep the arbor prior to putting anything back together. Thanks for putting up the old catalog picture of the E10. It looks like everything is still there except on one of the units the water feed system is missing. I was making do with a jury rigged water system, until I found the second much better conditioned unit, but would like to put back the original type of system.
The expanding drums sound like a good idea and as long as changing the belts is quick it could be the way to go.
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Erich
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Member since November 2015
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Post by Erich on Nov 7, 2015 12:03:32 GMT -5
Thanks gentlemen for responding to my questions and I'll try to answer yours. First off, I'm in Boca Raton, Fl - not noted as a hotbed of the Lapidary hobby as all we have in my area is sand and coral rock. Not even the agateized coral found up by the Tampa area... One of my units works well but the other needs new wheels and blade. I've gotten the blade off the disassembled unit but I'm having difficulty getting one of the sealed bearings off to replace the wheels. Whoever had it last didn't maintain it properly so the arbor is rusted just enough to block my attempts to remove the bearing. I'll try the heat gun treatment after trying to fine sand the arbor. As far as the extent of my tools for the hobby, I eventually want to get either a 14" or 16" slab saw. While having two of the E10 HP units, my thought was I could get away cheap with cabbing by having 4 different grit wheels plus the 2 discs at the right side of the machine instead of buying an 8" cabbing unit like the "CabKing" unit I've been thinking about. Do you feel I should re think this plan and sell one unit and spring for something else? As I mentioned I am new at this and very open to ideas and don't plan on doing any impulse buying of a 15 hundred dollar or more machine. I'm fast approaching retirement age and am just looking to have a fun hobby. I love rocks and always have, I get a kick out of cutting a new rock to see what's inside it.
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Erich
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Member since November 2015
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Post by Erich on Nov 6, 2015 9:45:53 GMT -5
Hi everyone, My name is Erich and I'm in south Florida, I'm new in this hobby and just bought 2 old Highland Park 8" trim saw/grinder combo units very inexpensively and am hoping to hear from you all about restoring these units. So, looking at 8" blades I am looking to understand the difference between a sintered blade and a notched rim blade and which would be best for me. I will be using oil as a coolant and will be cutting agates and jaspers.
I thought to use one unit for the 100 and 220 grit wheel for initial grinding and the other unit for finer grinding using maybe a 400 and 600 grit wheels - I'm hoping to hear some recommendations for grit size for the finer grinding - it would be very helpful! The two units also came with two 8" flat laps that attach to the end of the arbor one with a leather cover and the other with a sanding round attached by some type of adhesive. Is there some where on line that I can visit to learn how to use these and what type of adhesive to use to attach new sanding discs? What to apply to the leather for buffing and polishing etc.
I've been doing a lot of research on line, but until I can find a local rock club where I can take lessons I sure could use your help. Thanks to all in advance for your help! Erich
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