wildshack
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since February 2007
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Post by wildshack on Jan 27, 2008 10:21:20 GMT -5
I am thinking of trying this. Can anyone recommend a brand of machine and a good book to learn it from? I will have to learn this solo, if it is possible.
Thank you
wildshack
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Post by fishenman on Jan 27, 2008 16:37:26 GMT -5
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wildshack
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since February 2007
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Post by wildshack on Jan 27, 2008 20:35:34 GMT -5
The links are helpful, thank you. tried the local club, unfortunately work hours and club seem to disagree with each other. Have you decided which machine yet?
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 28, 2008 11:14:16 GMT -5
Many clubs have faceting sub-groups. If you have a local club try to find a generous soul that doesn't mind showing you how they do it and what machine they like and why. I inherited a machine, had a friend give me one lesson and decided it wasn't for me. I'd suggest you try it before you spend big bucks for a machine. The people I know that facet love it and don't do much else lapidary- wise.
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Post by docone31 on Jan 28, 2008 15:17:58 GMT -5
Here is what I did. I got an used machine, ruined some stones, and eventually cut some good ones. I experimented with different laps, polishes, dampness, water flow, cutting direction. I found some good FREE designs on the internet and of course Lapidary Journal. I also, then made a faceter. www.gearloose.com/why.htmlIt is at least equal to the pricey Ultratec I now have. In some ways it cuts better. I did make it real heavy, perhaps that is why. I leaned a lot making the machine. |
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