milto
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since January 2010
Posts: 162
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Post by milto on Mar 14, 2010 22:51:16 GMT -5
Happy Sunday evening!!
How do you control the depth of the grove? Do you have a special setup? Any pictures would help.I can adjust for the height of where I want the grove on a cab but have not come up with a method to control the depth.
Any info is appreciated, Thanks
Milt
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zip
having dreams about rocks
Member since May 2009
Posts: 65
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Post by zip on Mar 15, 2010 0:20:05 GMT -5
Hi, Milt. I, too am new to grove wrapping but I seem to have had a little success by watching the wheel and the stone at the same time. I try to keep the depth even by moving the stone and keeping the sight line on the cutting wheel at the same depth all the way around the stone. I am sure that others will have a much better way, so I'll keep watching! I think the secret is: pratice.... Zip
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 15, 2010 7:42:53 GMT -5
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 15, 2010 9:02:37 GMT -5
Johnjsgems here on the board sells Gryphon equipment. That's who many of us got ours from and John is a great guy to deal with. Jo
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mc2
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2009
Posts: 1,147
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Post by mc2 on Mar 15, 2010 11:20:43 GMT -5
I keep a length of wire handy, of the gauge I intend to wrap the stone with. Then, as I grind the groove, I keep checking the depth of the cut with my piece of wire. Not exacting, but usable. I also use the Gryphon I got from JSGems. Very good dealer to buy from!! Very good machine!
Mike
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NDK
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
Posts: 9,440
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Post by NDK on Mar 15, 2010 21:53:02 GMT -5
I do like Mike says, and like Zip. Keep an eye on the disk to try to get a uniform depth, and keep a scrap piece near and check the depth when I think I'm done. I use a diamond cutting disk in my dremel for now.
Nate
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
Posts: 1,852
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Post by Saskrock on Mar 18, 2010 9:24:50 GMT -5
This will just prove I got lucky, but when I bought my groove bit I got one of the "twofers" stained glass bits. Same as these ones shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=twofers+jewelry+&_cqr=true&_nkwusc=twofers+jewlery&_rdc=1 I use Walmart craft wire 20 gauge and 24 gauge (2 strands twisted). With this particular combination at least it really makes no difference how deep you cut as the wire just stops at a certain point leaving the pendant kind of framed (which I like). If you wanted to file it (wire) flush with the stone this combo might leave the wire a little thin but if you want it framed it works perfect no matter groove depth.
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Mudshark
fully equipped rock polisher
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
Member since December 2008
Posts: 1,083
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Post by Mudshark on Mar 18, 2010 16:58:51 GMT -5
The only thing I came up with so far is to use a permanent marker to coat the groove disc while it is dry.As I start cutting the groove the ink will wear off to whatever depth it cuts.When the groove is at the depth I want the outer edge of the disc is shiny and the rest is still colored.Like mc2 says keep a piece of wire handy to make sure you dont go to deep.
Mike
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