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Post by liveoak on Oct 25, 2022 10:54:49 GMT -5
You're very right Robin , hummingbirdstones , I just used my cabber to contain the mess. But for the life of me I can't find the post I had done about my carving station.
But the photo is self explanatory.
I purchased this from KN north (other people sell it as well), and I adapted it to use with my cabber, but it is a stand alone clamp for a flex shaft handpiece that just clamps on the edge of a table.
They also sell a cheaper thing that could be used with a vise or a clamp. These are both made to hold a standard Foredom type handpiece, so YMMV, depending on what you want to clamp in it.
Of course you don't have to have an of this to carve something- it just makes it a little easier as you can use both hands on the stone.
Patty
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Post by rocknewb101 on Oct 25, 2022 11:07:28 GMT -5
hummingbirdstones thank you for the advise - all I saw was the amazing cabbing machine  Will try to figure out how to do a set up like you mentioned.
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Post by rocknewb101 on Oct 25, 2022 11:09:24 GMT -5
You're very right Robin , hummingbirdstones , I just used my cabber to contain the mess. But for the life of me I can't find the post I had done about my carving station.
But the photo is self explanatory.
I purchased this from KN north (other people sell it as well), and I adapted it to use with my cabber, but it is a stand alone clamp for a flex shaft handpiece that just clamps on the edge of a table.
They also sell a cheaper thing that could be used with a vise or a clamp. These are both made to hold a standard Foredom type handpiece, so YMMV, depending on what you want to clamp in it.
Of course you don't have to have an of this to carve something- it just makes it a little easier as you can use both hands on the stone.
Patty
Thank you!! I do need some kind of clamp so this looks like it would work well. so much for thinking i'd just sit down and carve haha! I want to enjoy this so I want it to be as "easy" as possible. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 25, 2022 11:23:02 GMT -5
You're very right Robin , hummingbirdstones , I just used my cabber to contain the mess. But for the life of me I can't find the post I had done about my carving station.
But the photo is self explanatory.
I purchased this from KN north (other people sell it as well), and I adapted it to use with my cabber, but it is a stand alone clamp for a flex shaft handpiece that just clamps on the edge of a table.
They also sell a cheaper thing that could be used with a vise or a clamp. These are both made to hold a standard Foredom type handpiece, so YMMV, depending on what you want to clamp in it.
Of course you don't have to have an of this to carve something- it just makes it a little easier as you can use both hands on the stone.
Patty
Thank you!! I do need some kind of clamp so this looks like it would work well. so much for thinking i'd just sit down and carve haha! I want to enjoy this so I want it to be as "easy" as possible. Here you go. Fits a Dremel and it's cheap!  |
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Post by liveoak on Oct 25, 2022 11:29:56 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 25, 2022 11:35:34 GMT -5
Fixed it. Probably fat fingers! |
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Post by Rockoonz on Oct 25, 2022 11:38:47 GMT -5
rocknewb101 I learned carving freehand without the handpiece clamp, it's more versatile to see what you're doing, but for better control clamping stuff down is definitely good. If you have a drill and hole saws it's easy to make from scrap wood and a couple bolts, I may try one tonight if I get off my butt and get moving. I might try a clamp for dopped rocks too, that may also be a good carving option. As far as spray shields and the like, in a couple weeks on the day after election day if your area is anything like mine there will be literal tons of corrugated plastic signs out there for the grabbing that will work great for water shielding and a plethora of uses. I'll harvest a few myself, campaign workers will be grateful.
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Post by Rockoonz on Oct 25, 2022 11:45:43 GMT -5
hummingbirdstones all I get is the etsy home page. The Lebowski/Sobchack 24 shirts are interesting though, but we'll leave that for somewhere else...
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 25, 2022 19:21:11 GMT -5
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Post by Rockoonz on Oct 25, 2022 22:05:21 GMT -5
Robin I searched made by mitchell clamp and it was on the top row.
Nice price
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 25, 2022 22:07:55 GMT -5
Robin I searched made by mitchell clamp and it was on the top row. Nice price Probably because I increase my screen size so I can read it without squinting!  |
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Post by rocknewb101 on Oct 29, 2022 18:29:25 GMT -5
Thank you!! I do need some kind of clamp so this looks like it would work well. so much for thinking i'd just sit down and carve haha! I want to enjoy this so I want it to be as "easy" as possible. Here you go. Fits a Dremel and it's cheap! Thank you! This is perfect! And cheap!! |
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Post by rocknewb101 on Nov 5, 2022 7:46:31 GMT -5
Do I have to use diamond paste for polishing with a dremel? Any way to make a paste out of the polishing powder I have for tumbling? I'm starting my carving today (glorious 77 degree day in NE Ohio) and wondering if I need to make a quick order for the diamond...thanks |
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Post by liveoak on Nov 5, 2022 8:55:10 GMT -5
Diamond is faster (or so I've read), but I've also read of many old timers using 220 SIC graded grit.
For polishing recently, I used diamond paste with hard felt buffs. Just in case you don't know, you have to use a different buff or wheel for each grit. But carving / grinding is first - that's the fun part
So have fun today, Patty
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 5, 2022 22:35:41 GMT -5
Do I have to use diamond paste for polishing with a dremel? Any way to make a paste out of the polishing powder I have for tumbling? I'm starting my carving today (glorious 77 degree day in NE Ohio) and wondering if I need to make a quick order for the diamond...thanks You don't have to use diamond; it's just the easiest. You can probably use your polishing powder for the final polish. Make a slurry (add water until it is a thin paste consistency) and polish with a felt buff or something similar. |
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Post by jasperfanatic on Nov 6, 2022 0:04:12 GMT -5
A mentor of mine for faceting things came up with this and I thought it was pretty slick, it addressed all (well, most) of the carving annoyances I've experienced. Gratefully, he's shared it on his website - worth a look for sure! www.hashnustones.com/carving-station.html |
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Post by rocknewb101 on Nov 6, 2022 7:20:18 GMT -5
Diamond is faster (or so I've read), but I've also read of many old timers using 220 SIC graded grit.
For polishing recently, I used diamond paste with hard felt buffs. Just in case you don't know, you have to use a different buff or wheel for each grit. But carving / grinding is first - that's the fun part
So have fun today, Patty
THank you so much! I did go ahead and ordered some diamond paste and cerium oxide. I also found a set of the differently tapered felt buffs. Was maybe a little unprepared yesterday, but still had fun |
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Post by liveoak on Nov 6, 2022 7:24:18 GMT -5
When you get going you should post pictures of your progress
Patty
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Post by rocknewb101 on Nov 6, 2022 7:25:01 GMT -5
A mentor of mine for faceting things came up with this and I thought it was pretty slick, it addressed all (well, most) of the carving annoyances I've experienced. Gratefully, he's shared it on his website - worth a look for sure! www.hashnustones.com/carving-station.htmlThat is awesome! Hubby and I were going through the different suggestions made earlier in the thread trying to piece things together so this is also very helpful! Thank you for sharing!! |
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Post by rocknewb101 on Nov 6, 2022 7:26:33 GMT -5
When you get going you should post pictures of your progress Patty I shared my green opal last night under a new thread. Was focusing on getting the feel of the dremel and how the different burrs etc work. I think it turned out pretty good. Worked on rounding on some agates, but they take a bit more time lol... |
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Will try to figure out how to do a set up like you mentioned. 
