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Post by stonesthatrock on Jun 10, 2008 21:01:01 GMT -5
when we went to calif for the show ralph ended up buying this machine that makes the groove in the side of the cabs. It works really cool and easy. John from jsgems was next to us at the show and i couldn't keep ralph away from looking at all the cool tools. ;D
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 13, 2008 9:19:16 GMT -5
I've been thinking about getting a grove-bit for my glass grinder. I had the Inland grinder and packed it up because the the 1" drums were more expensive than 6" wheels after you figure how long they lasted. But I also traded weeshan rocks for her Inland parts after she swore off Inland, so I do have a working glass grinder and some spare parts. Inland wants about $25 for the bit, but I bet it can be had cheaper if I shopped around: www.inlandlapidary.com/singleproduct.asp?search=Diamond+Drums&partnum=40194Another thing on the list of things to try.
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jun 13, 2008 11:46:47 GMT -5
When i bought the extra parts i know the blade $16.00 for the kerf blade. The drum was $18.00. I have only had the chance to use it 3 times because we are moving, so I don't know how many i can cut with it yet.
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 13, 2008 20:50:27 GMT -5
Admittedly, I was using my drum to grind to shape after sawing, then again to round or make a flat-top dome - so I used them a lot. Still after about 40 preforms, the drum was worn. If I bought the generic for $18, I got a few less. IF I bought the Inland "extra" duty, I got more. - but the inland are $30, so I always bought 2 for $20 generic.
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Post by kap on Jun 13, 2008 20:58:33 GMT -5
Who did you buy it from? I would like to get one.Thanks! Keith
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jun 14, 2008 1:02:31 GMT -5
i bought it from jsgem.....john at the show in calif. ralph and mary ann
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 14, 2008 11:03:20 GMT -5
Keith - Mine was Inland, but from ebay. They have a range of glass grinders, but mine was part of that dubious swaptop system they have. (I think the motor on some of the dedicated grinders is less problematic). Likely John has selected a good unit with a quality motor and I have seen him give good deals to RTH folks. You might also find one retail in Salem because they are fairly common stained glass craft tool item. (The router bit for the groove might not be in stock locally.) Still, there would be some shipping savings. The generic bits I used are Aanraku Twofers which are always on ebay. Here is a listing for the groove bit, two for $21: cgi.ebay.com/Stained-Glass-Supplies-Twofers-Jewelry-Bits_W0QQitemZ160220157292QQihZ006I am not using my unit right now. I could dig it out of storage and lend it to you for a few months if you wanted to try one out. (I think I know which box the thing is in.) I won't be at the July meeting in Salem because I'm going to Madras pow-wow, but I could bring it in August or we could meet up someplace - maybe at Bruce's in Albany. Let me know.
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