thomtap
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Post by thomtap on Jan 14, 2008 9:42:32 GMT -5
I just purchased a grinder with flexible shaft attachment. Variable speed from 0-30000 rpm. I also got a package of diamond bits for grinding and shaping. Do any of you do gem carving? I would love to see your samples! I want to do freeform shapes, not intricate images. Sort of flowing shapes.
Thanks in advance!
Thom Tapp
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 15, 2008 11:34:04 GMT -5
Thom, I have not done much myself. I took a class from an expert. One thing you might want to try is a mini-grinding wheel. They take material down much faster than the typical carving burrs. The ones I have are Lapcraft brand, 3/4" diameter, 1/4" thick. (Diamond Pacific #170-24-93702). The guy that taught the class had a 1 1/2" wheel mounted on a home-made arbor that really worked nice for material removal/rough shaping. He didn't remember where he bought it and passed away recently.
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jan 16, 2008 2:39:16 GMT -5
Hi Thom,
There is a vidio clip around of some eastern people carving a flower and a dolphin ,
Someone might remember where it is ?
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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mirkaba
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Post by mirkaba on Jan 16, 2008 8:17:49 GMT -5
Howdy...........I got a workforce tile saw recently and have used it for trimming out preforms. The workforce blade is very impressive for the amount of course diamond in the rim. I would think it would be a great inexpensive rough carving tool. I am wondering about ganging up workforce blades for course grinding?!?!? Has anyone tried this? Bob
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 16, 2008 11:14:21 GMT -5
Bopb, it works great. You have to use spacers betwen the blades as the cores are slightly thinner than the rims.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2008 10:40:33 GMT -5
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thomtap
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Post by thomtap on Jan 19, 2008 11:14:55 GMT -5
Very nice work! It looks hard to do... but very much worth it!
Thom Tapp
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lsmike
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Post by lsmike on Jan 20, 2008 12:44:53 GMT -5
Very nice! I have a Foredom I haven't used much.What size wheel is that?Mike.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 13:35:01 GMT -5
Mike- Its a 1/2 220 diamond grit. If your looking to buy some www.jadecarver.com has some good prices. |
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jan 20, 2008 13:52:43 GMT -5
Tony, you do an amazing work! You surely have a great artistic sence, a sure hand and LOTS of patience!
Adrian
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dshalldms
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Post by dshalldms on Jan 31, 2008 9:15:04 GMT -5
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Post by dshalldms on Feb 1, 2008 14:18:30 GMT -5
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