clarks
off to a rocking start
Member since April 2024
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Post by clarks on Apr 5, 2024 18:29:05 GMT -5
Came across a Frantom “stubby” lapidary machine today and the guy is asking $350. Not a lot of info on the internet on them. It’s over 50 years old that’s about all I know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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khara
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2022
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Post by khara on Apr 5, 2024 20:01:58 GMT -5
Did you see it in person or just online pics? If just pics, are there enough to get a good idea of the shape it’s in? Does it run or look like something you could fix up? Rock equipment has gotten so expensive to buy new that I think any time you can get some old equipment that’s functional it’s definitely worth considering. I don’t know anything about that particular unit, maybe someone here does, I’d judge based on if it would match my capabilities.
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clarks
off to a rocking start
Member since April 2024
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Post by clarks on Apr 5, 2024 20:26:57 GMT -5
I’m a rock collector/tumbler who is interested in trying some lapidary but as you said it quite expensive equipment. I did see it and I could work on it myself. Looks like 6” wheels 4 of them I don’t have the knowledge to know the condition of them. Bearings seamed fine, motor if it doesn’t work I could easily replace. I just don’t have any knowledge in lapidary.
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Post by liveoak on Apr 6, 2024 5:56:44 GMT -5
Photos would be helpful for someone to advise.  Patty |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 6, 2024 6:14:06 GMT -5
clarks If you post your query in this section you will get more help and, as Liveoak said, pictures would be helpful.
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