ldhuff/Hiram Abif
having dreams about rocks
May it forever wave!!!!
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Post by ldhuff/Hiram Abif on Nov 23, 2015 16:31:44 GMT -5
I want to buy a newer model Fac-Ette faceting Machine. Please send details, pix, and price. I will use any method of payment you want. ldhuff314@embarqmail.com or message me on this board. Thanks for looking. Larry (member since 2009)
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QuailRiver
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 24, 2015 3:11:46 GMT -5
Hello Larry H., If you're not already a member of the USFG you may want to join their yahoo discussion group and try asking there. Several members are Fac-ette owners and may have a line on a good used one. groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/usfgfaceterslist/infoRegards, Larry C. |
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Nov 24, 2015 13:36:35 GMT -5
The last I heard the company went out of business about 3 years ago. At that time Fac-ette owners were worried about obtaining replacement parts for their machines. I recall reading that another company was considering supplying them but don't know how that worked out. In any event the USFG people will be able to provide up-to-date info on that. I think its a very important consideration when buying a faceting machine. Best of luck to you.
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QuailRiver
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 24, 2015 16:33:07 GMT -5
The last I heard the company went out of business about 3 years ago. At that time Fac-ette owners were worried about obtaining replacement parts for their machines. I recall reading that another company was considering supplying them but don't know how that worked out. In any event the USFG people will be able to provide up-to-date info on that. I think its a very important consideration when buying a faceting machine. Best of luck to you. Yes it is my understanding that a mining equipment producer named Wyatt Yeager purchased the rights to make the Fac-ette machines and has been attempting to restart production. He has some parts and accessories available already and has contracted former Fac-ette employee Cindy Hine to do the machine calibrations. But more recently I think I saw something where Wyatt Yeager is trying to have the new machines (at least parts of them)manufactured overseas in Asia. So I'm not sure how having that high of a precision machine as the Fac-ette made overseas is going to work out as far as accuracy and precision goes. I hope this isn't the case but I guess we'll just have to wait and see how it works out. Anyhow anyone who wants to learn more can do so by googling "Wyatt Yeager". Larry C. |
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ldhuff/Hiram Abif
having dreams about rocks
May it forever wave!!!!
Member since May 2009
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Post by ldhuff/Hiram Abif on Nov 24, 2015 16:54:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. QuailRiver you have a PM. Larry
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