ubermenehune
spending too much on rocks
Member since March 2016
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Post by ubermenehune on Oct 14, 2016 11:05:21 GMT -5
Wondering if there's anyone who would be willing to make something like this for me for a reasonable price or trade. I have some cheap ones from eBay, but would like some made from material i personally collected. I have jadeite and nephrite, but also think these would look cool in Montana agate and moss agate.    |
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amyk
fully equipped rock polisher
I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
Member since January 2010
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Post by amyk on Oct 15, 2016 0:57:07 GMT -5
I don't know how to make donuts. I wish I did. I also think it would be cool to have donuts from stuff I collect.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Oct 15, 2016 19:07:09 GMT -5
Looks like a lifesaver. Lime.
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metalsmith
Cave Dweller 
Member since October 2012
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 16, 2016 4:53:25 GMT -5
I'm thinking a lathe might be the way to go here otherwise it would be difficult to achieve the uniformity. Does anyone make these already?
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Fossilman
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Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 16, 2016 9:12:12 GMT -5
I know someone on here makes the rounds,looks like a bit of skill to accomplish the right measurements...
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wampidytoo
has rocks in the head
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Post by wampidytoo on Oct 16, 2016 10:35:51 GMT -5
ubermenehune I make jade rings with a drill press and diamond hole saws. Probably wouldn't be too difficult to make them wider and flatter. It would take a little time to get a holder or spinner made but after that it would be fairly simple. In a past life I did a tutorial for making rings on here and it should still be accessible. Try searching for jade rings by wampidy. I quit making rings because it is very boring but I may have to give one of these a try some day. My largest hole saw is 1 1/8" ID so it would take either a larger hole saw or cut the outside on the trim saw. By spinning it the problem with getting the outside round would go away. Jim
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2016 21:17:12 GMT -5
Yes, hole saws, then donuts sliced...
Then doming done, perhaps in a tumbler?
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ubermenehune
spending too much on rocks
Member since March 2016
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Post by ubermenehune on Oct 16, 2016 22:04:23 GMT -5
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