flminer56
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Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Apr 13, 2020 16:49:46 GMT -5
Doccne: do you like using the raytec better than the UT? The idea of moving the stone up to my eye intrigues me . With the mast machines, its really hard when doing the girdle facets to get the stone where i can see it correctly to examine the cutting progress.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Apr 13, 2020 16:45:54 GMT -5
Youre right paul, thats my friend lowjiber. he really likes the machine. Im upgrading my v2 soon to the digital display. This should make repeatability much easier for me. I also find after cutting a tier that my angle setting seems to have slipped slightly and ive cut at a lesser angle than when i started. Maybe just wear on the material used for the stop locking mech. is causing this . Maybe being able to see the angle in bright blue numerals will help my tired eyes.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Mar 10, 2020 17:55:09 GMT -5
A friend has just recieved his new UT vl machine and is putting it thru its paces, ill let everyone know what he thinks of it soon.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Oct 30, 2019 19:33:14 GMT -5
Hi gang, im new to cutting cabs and have some varicite and i know its soft (4.5 mohs) . What type polish are you getting good results with. I have diamond paste 14k and 50k and cerium ox. and the appropriate pads and discs for them.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Apr 29, 2019 16:43:04 GMT -5
I know that a member of the us faceters guild bought one but he never gave any feedback about it. These don't seem to have a radial index adjustment also known as a cheater. One of these might cause you more grief than its worth.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Apr 9, 2019 16:54:32 GMT -5
Very nice job for your first, mine was terrible. We are here to help you if you need it. Feel free to ask .
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Apr 9, 2019 16:51:07 GMT -5
Wow , sorry to hear of your health challenges, hope you make a complete recovery. Your stones are fantastic , I have to say the cobalt spinel is my favorite too. You sure can achieve a beautiful polish .
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Jan 28, 2019 21:08:21 GMT -5
nice work, that is a nice and very helpful addition.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Dec 18, 2018 22:36:58 GMT -5
im really glad you posted this, as a matter of fact I was looking at their website earlier tonite. I think I will download the trial version and see if I can use it.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Dec 11, 2018 20:44:53 GMT -5
that is beautiful, its cold here in florida today too but hey it is December right?
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Nov 28, 2018 21:59:29 GMT -5
welcome from florida, I facet a lot and cab a little.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Jul 6, 2018 20:15:06 GMT -5
Those are great looking stones .
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Jun 11, 2018 21:08:58 GMT -5
he does make some great products. I have a batt lap which really works well, but I want to try some of the other laps such as the darkside. glad your getting it sorted out.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Jun 8, 2018 19:43:04 GMT -5
wow Harold coming in 2nd in master class is a great achievement, I will be entering in the novice division.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on May 25, 2018 21:13:54 GMT -5
I was wondering if any of you fellow members have entered any faceting competitions. Im planning on entering a stone in the us faceters guild competition. this would be my first attempt at such a thing.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on May 25, 2018 21:04:06 GMT -5
sorry I missed seeing this till today. im in Orlando but that's close enough to jax. to drive up for a show. I will go to the show there in sept.
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on May 13, 2018 18:59:32 GMT -5
hi from florida, not many shows here now, mostly in the winter
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Apr 12, 2018 21:29:09 GMT -5
hello from florida and welcome
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Mar 29, 2018 17:18:32 GMT -5
yesterday I received my facetron machines head back from jarvi tool co. after the rebuild and addition of the dial indicator. It took 4 weeks and 2 days to send it to California for the modification and back. It looks like a new one and operates like one too. everything turns very smoothly and looks like every knob has been replaced. The dial indicator gauge works well and I stated faceting a stone today for the U.S. faceters guild novice competion. the new gauge will make cutting in the rough stages of the facets much quicker. So all and all im very satisfied with it .
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flminer56
starting to shine!
Im a certified us faceters guild novice gem cutter as of 4/20
Member since September 2017
Posts: 37
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Post by flminer56 on Mar 18, 2018 12:57:21 GMT -5
Thanks junqie, I guess that's the nature of the beast.
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