barclay
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Post by barclay on Sept 10, 2016 13:34:04 GMT -5
Has anyone used the Al Sesona intarsia grinder? The machine looks interesting, but their website does not give a lot of info on it. I would be interested to hear some users commenst on the machine.
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barclay
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Post by barclay on Dec 11, 2016 15:25:20 GMT -5
Here is the link to the machine. It looks pretty sturdy. One person responded they love it, but i am surprised no one else here is familiar with it. I would appreciate a few comments. Below is the link to the website. www.alsesonagrinder.com/grinders-and-accessories |
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 11, 2016 17:12:54 GMT -5
Looks like it would be OK for flats & outside curves, but what about inside curves ?
Their extended description doesn't say what RPM the motor turns at, or if it's variable speed.
I'd want the water feed to reach the middle of the disc. The way it's set up, only the very outside of the disc will receive water. You'd be dry grinding on the rest of the disc.
The shiny "stainless clad" surfaces look pretty, but in use they won't stay pretty for long. Just something to add to the over all cost of the machine.
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Post by bsky4463 on Dec 12, 2016 13:53:40 GMT -5
barclay ...I have looked at buying this machine for the past 2 years and still would like it, its on the short list. Since I already have cabbing machines this would be a purpose specific tool and I just need to wait a little longer to justify that expenditure. My guess is it would be a very versatile machine for someone looking for a multipurpose tool. My specific purposes would be for intarsia cabochons, this set up with the indexing head makes killer intarsias. Sure one can free-form intarsias, but this unit would allow for precise cuts and assembly. As I recall the William Holland School uses these in their class rooms. Call Al and I think you will get high confidence in what he builds and why he builds it that way. His online presence is poor but I do not think that accurately reflects his product. He will send you a mailing with a lot of info and pictures. I am anxious to hear your review if you get one. Cheers
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Post by barclay on Dec 12, 2016 20:18:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply. I emailed Al and got the whole package. Do-it-yourself is a commendable attitude, but with websites and advertising material sometimes it pays to call in the professionals so you message gets out the way you want it to. Sometimes you need that dispassionate third party to clearly state what you are buying without the use of jargon.
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Post by gsellis on Mar 23, 2017 19:55:03 GMT -5
I have one and it is engineered in the finest tradition. Al includes every tool you need to tune it and a place to put it on the machine. I got it for intarsia... duh. Al's customer service is so good, it is almost clingy.
/looking here since a long time for better adhesive for intarsia. Epoxy 330 yellows and everything else I know takes a week to cure...
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Post by roy on Mar 24, 2017 9:57:48 GMT -5
barclay ...I have looked at buying this machine for the past 2 years and still would like it, its on the short list. Since I already have cabbing machines this would be a purpose specific tool and I just need to wait a little longer to justify that expenditure. My guess is it would be a very versatile machine for someone looking for a multipurpose tool. My specific purposes would be for intarsia cabochons, this set up with the indexing head makes killer intarsias. Sure one can free-form intarsias, but this unit would allow for precise cuts and assembly. As I recall the William Holland School uses these in their class rooms. Call Al and I think you will get high confidence in what he builds and why he builds it that way. His online presence is poor but I do not think that accurately reflects his product. He will send you a mailing with a lot of info and pictures. I am anxious to hear your review if you get one. Cheers it just made my list to buy! cool looking machine i have a bunch of picture slabs that i have always wanted to frame looks like i found the machine that will help finish out angles |
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Post by roy on Mar 24, 2017 9:58:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply. I emailed Al and got the whole package. Do-it-yourself is a commendable attitude, but with websites and advertising material sometimes it pays to call in the professionals so you message gets out the way you want it to. Sometimes you need that dispassionate third party to clearly state what you are buying without the use of jargon. let me know when you get it |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2017 12:36:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply. I emailed Al and got the whole package. Do-it-yourself is a commendable attitude, but with websites and advertising material sometimes it pays to call in the professionals so you message gets out the way you want it to. Sometimes you need that dispassionate third party to clearly state what you are buying without the use of jargon. let me know when you get it He ordered it almost 4 months ago. He has it! |
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Post by barclay on Mar 24, 2017 21:46:48 GMT -5
let me know when you get it He ordered it almost 4 months ago. He has it! i have not had the spare funds to get the grinder. i would love to hear from a hopefully satisfied owner of one. |
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Post by roy on Mar 25, 2017 10:31:46 GMT -5
let me know when you get it He ordered it almost 4 months ago. He has it! wrong! i was talking about andy though |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2017 10:52:17 GMT -5
He ordered it almost 4 months ago. He has it! wrong! i was talking about andy though Yep Totally busted! You going to Utah? |
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Post by bsky4463 on Mar 25, 2017 20:31:48 GMT -5
it just made my list to buy! cool looking machine i have a bunch of picture slabs that i have always wanted to frame looks like i found the machine that will help finish out angles exactly....bull wheel first, this machine is next. Cheers |
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Post by radio on Mar 26, 2017 7:44:33 GMT -5
That is exactly what I have been looking for, but $400 is a bit hard to justify for no more than I would likely use it. My needs are pretty simple, so I will likely cobble something together
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