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BuiltonRock driving up their electric bill The greatest achievements are done at home. Member since October 2006 Posts: 2,483	Wanna be cabber! Nov 5, 2006 18:02:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuiltonRock on Nov 5, 2006 18:02:32 GMT -5 Considering a combo machine. Any suggestions? Looking at Rock Rascal TM 6 inch and Inland All in Wonder. All help appreciated!
	Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

rockds
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Wanna be cabber! Nov 5, 2006 19:07:25 GMT -5

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Post by rockds on Nov 5, 2006 19:07:25 GMT -5

Hello b-rock, I went with a diamond pacific pixie when I 1st started but here is a good site to check out if and when you want to buy.

www.cabbingmachines.com/combination_machines.shtml

others can and will help you out as far as what you need.

Welcome to the board.

robert

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Wanna be cabber! Nov 5, 2006 19:56:26 GMT -5

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Post by gemkoi on Nov 5, 2006 19:56:26 GMT -5

when you say combo, you mean a Cabochon/trimsaw machine, correct? I personally have never had a combo and alays ahve used basic 2-4 wheel machines. Keeping my trim saw seperate. Personall without experince on combo machines, i cant really help much. But i ahve seen the Diamond pacific used allot, with mixed opinions on the trim saw attachment. Still a well biult machine.

BuiltonRock
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Wanna be cabber! Nov 5, 2006 22:15:04 GMT -5

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Post by BuiltonRock on Nov 5, 2006 22:15:04 GMT -5

Thanks rockds! I looked at that sight and they have a good price on the Rock Rascal TM.

Freeform, Yes to your description of combo machine. I'm open to all advise.

I'm new to this hobby and love the search and tumble of local stones, but would like some more hands on. As I'm sure is the same with you both, limited on time, space and expendable $. Making a trip this Friday to a farm not too far away, to look for our State Rock, Mozarkite. Thanks again!

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

bitterbrook
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Wanna be cabber! Nov 12, 2006 12:52:50 GMT -5

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Post by bitterbrook on Nov 12, 2006 12:52:50 GMT -5

They use DP Genies at William Holand, so that's what I ended up buying. I use a tile saw purchased at Home Depot and put a diamond blade in it; I've been very happy with that. It won't cut anything thicker than a slab, but for $40 it was a deal.

Steve Adams
Bitter Brook Cabochons
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Wanna be cabber! Nov 12, 2006 19:30:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 12, 2006 19:30:16 GMT -5 i took a year trying to decide whether i wanted to go with a cheaper unit or the genie which was so highly recommended. i went with the genie and have not been disappointed. kim

yeahda1
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Wanna be cabber! Nov 12, 2006 19:31:21 GMT -5

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Post by yeahda1 on Nov 12, 2006 19:31:21 GMT -5

one of my first machines was a lortone lu-6 I still have it altough I use the 6" saw just for tourquoise and other soft or expensive stones I have sc wheels on it and for some jobs I still prefer it to my others for a beginner with limited funds and someone that doesn't mind changing wheels I would look for a good used one. if funds are not a problem the gennie would be the way to go.
Dick B.

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