mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 6, 2017 19:23:29 GMT -5
Well I have never used this cabbing machine but got bored over the weekend and wired up a new power wire that the mice chewed up and it still runs great. I have a few questions though because I have never used one before. I replaced the grinding wheels and saw blade because it came with new ones. I made a few cuts with it with water in the well and it seems like the belt is slipping so I need new belts. It also needs new plumbing for the water that runs on the grinding stones. My questions are,,,the slab saw is pretty greasy. Do I use a light weight oil instead of water for keeping the blade cool? And other then replumbing it is there any kind of general maintenance that I should do on it or anything in particular I should look for before actually attempting to use it? This thing has sat in my shop for about 5yrs and another 5 yrs from the guy I got it from that was the original owner. I don't want anything major to go wrong once I put it to use and if there is anything you can think of that I should do I would greatly appreciate the info being that I am extremely green to this machine and cabbing in general. Thanks in advance. Dave Attachments:
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 6, 2017 19:06:28 GMT -5
Really nice stuff there Dave!!!!
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 6, 2017 4:46:20 GMT -5
Very organized operation. I need to check our dollar store for those tubs or something similar. Thanks for sharing
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 4, 2017 11:28:53 GMT -5
Awesome congrats!!!!!!!!!!!
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 2, 2017 17:27:38 GMT -5
I am having problems uploading pictures to threads. I have had a photobucket account for along time but haven't used it in a while. I copy the image url and paste it into the spot to add images and a little box with a X shows up when I post it. Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong? Thanks in advance,,,,Dave
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 2, 2017 14:48:31 GMT -5
</div>Awesome thanks Dan!!!!
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 2, 2017 10:36:18 GMT -5
Looks awesome!!! Makes me want to make a trip to hobby lobby and try wire wrapping like this
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 2, 2017 10:16:43 GMT -5
Looks great!!!!
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 2, 2017 9:11:22 GMT -5
Ok how much for just the Tiger eye? Looks like some nice stuff!!
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 2, 2017 7:56:19 GMT -5
Should add that Flickr works here, too. Thanks for the help Pat!!!!
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 1, 2017 22:52:17 GMT -5
Welcome! Your photos aren't showing. I can't figure it out,,,I copy the link from photobucket and it shows up as a little box. I'm clueless
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 1, 2017 21:52:47 GMT -5
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 1, 2017 5:51:21 GMT -5
Anybody from this group plan on going?
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 1, 2017 5:50:35 GMT -5
SC Gem and Mineral Society - 11/17/2017
Start Date: 11/17/2017
End Date: 11/19/2017
Contact: Susan Shrader
Contact Phone: [803] 736-9317
Venue: Jamil Temple
Address: 206 Jamil Rd. Jamil Temple Columbia, SC 29210
Types: Rock Shows/Symposiums Columbia Gem & Mineral Society Main Email: Go Pro to view Web: Go Pro to view Entertainment: na Other Activities: gem mining, grab bags, lapidary demostrations, geode cutting Days/Hours Open: Fri 10am‑6pm, Sat 10am‑6pm, Sun 12pm‑5pm Admission: $5 - $5
Retail Gem & Mineral Show selling custom designed jewelry, beads, fossils, mineral specimens, lapidary equipment, loose stone, settings Adults 16 and older $5.00 All military and dependents are free
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Sept 1, 2017 5:21:46 GMT -5
Willing to barter? Attachments:
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Aug 31, 2017 3:40:34 GMT -5
I have been buying rough threw the summer from several different sellers on Ebay and have yet to get good quality stones. We gather our own rocks threw the fall but it doesn't last us long enough to run year round so we resort to buying rough stones online. I was hoping some of you could share some online sellers that you deal with and buy from or maybe is there a seller in the group. Thanks in advance!! The best places to buy cutting rough in the Southeastern U.S. is at the late July shows in Franklin, NC and late July/early August shows in Spruce Pine, NC. Both locations have multiple shows being held during the same week at each town. There are also Shows in Frankiln, NC in May. Usually Mother's Day weekend. The one I prefer to attend is the GLW (Gems & Lapidary Wholesalers) show in Franklin. Although the GLW has shows held at both towns one week apart. You have to have a resale number to get in to the inside vendors but some (not all) of the outside vendors will sell retail as well. Of these my favorites for buying rough are El Paso Rock Shop, Enter The Earth, and Gem Center USA. All three have web sites where one can purchase but I've always bought in person from them at the shows. Larry C. Sounds like I need to find a friend with a resale number for next years show
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Aug 30, 2017 17:30:06 GMT -5
That's great!! I never have luck like that. Good deal
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Aug 30, 2017 17:12:44 GMT -5
Thank you all for the replies!!!!! I'm going to give the rockshed a try and hope for the same results you all have had. You all are awesome!! I'm really glad to have found this group.
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Aug 30, 2017 4:37:52 GMT -5
It's always best if you can get to a rock show & buy in person. Can you make it to Quartzite in Jan? The Denver show is the second week in Sept. Larger towns even have small shows that are great sources of rough & slabs. Lynn I wish I could go but I'm a long ways from there.
|
|
mountainmanent
having dreams about rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 71
|
Post by mountainmanent on Aug 29, 2017 19:22:43 GMT -5
What kinda rocks ya looking for? Someone here probably has it! The Rock Shed is where many here buy tumbling rough. therockshed.com/we love it all and buy it all but I am looking to buy some good tigers eye now.
|
|