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Post by radio on Aug 24, 2017 17:24:36 GMT -5
Going to an auction this Saturday that has several pieces of equipment. The faceting machine looks almost new, but no idea how many laps he has for it, or their condition. If I can pick it up for a reasonable price, anyone interested it?
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 25, 2017 8:48:47 GMT -5
Not me but when we did shows full time we had several customers that demonstrated at shows with them. Manual machines, well built, but only available in 6". 6" laps cost less but sometimes harder to find some accessories in 6". Still being made I think by Scott Enterprises in Colorado.
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Aug 25, 2017 8:54:59 GMT -5
I would be interested in this machine. I'll send a PM with some more info in a bit. Thanks!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Aug 25, 2017 10:08:50 GMT -5
Don't tempt me like that!!!!
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Post by radio on Aug 25, 2017 14:06:24 GMT -5
ChicagoDave Bluesky78987 Dave, I received your PM. I called the Auctioneer and he will take credit cards with a 3% fee as that is what he is charged for processing. Fair enough methinks, so I'm good go on all the equipment unless someone bids against me that wants it reeeeeeealy bad, then they can have it. Also have interested parties on the Gem Tec Opal cabbing unit and 10 inch trim saw. I'm sure he has other goodies stashed in cabinets that I did not see. He has early stages of Dementia, plus the stress of moving and parting with their possessions in the sale has him not remembering all the details. They are a wonderful couple and my heart goes out for them having to give up their home and possessions of 60 years to move into an assisted living facility. Just to be clear and fair to everyone on RTH, I'm not looking to make a big profit on any items I buy and list here, but standing in the sun all day to bid on it, cleaning it up and packing it for shipping is worth something above what I pay. I really think that in this part of the country, not many people are much into Lapidary, so I'm expecting things to go very reasonably.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Aug 25, 2017 14:59:38 GMT -5
Keep us posted!
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Post by radio on Aug 25, 2017 15:37:36 GMT -5
will do. Auction is tomorrow at 9:00 AM and I won't be back home until late afternoon at least. I'm in the Central time zone and will try to get some pics of the items. Anyone volunteer to post them if I e mailed them to you? Between Google and Photobucket, I have not been able to post pics lately |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Aug 25, 2017 16:08:26 GMT -5
I can post them. I have smugmug and it works fine.
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Post by radio on Aug 25, 2017 17:03:00 GMT -5
I can post them. I have smugmug and it works fine. PM me your e mail please. I only have a pic of the cabbing unit at the moment. Been fighting with Google and Microsoft for the last hour trying to save pics from G mail, but no such luck! Can't even send them to Dropbox  |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Aug 25, 2017 18:28:08 GMT -5
 Gem Tec Opal Cabbing Unit (pic from Radio) |
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Aug 25, 2017 18:46:00 GMT -5
Fingers crossed...
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Post by radio on Aug 26, 2017 7:34:13 GMT -5
Leaving now for the auction. Probably be 5 or 6 this evening central time before I'm back and can post the results
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Post by radio on Aug 26, 2017 12:37:39 GMT -5
Got both the opal cabber and the faceting machine. Trim saw wents too high
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Post by orrum on Aug 26, 2017 13:15:14 GMT -5
How much you want for the opal cabber, how good are the diamond wheels?
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Post by radio on Aug 26, 2017 15:19:07 GMT -5
How much you want for the opal cabber, how good are the diamond wheels? Chicago Dave has first dibs on the cabber . I still have to separate the tickets as I don't remember exact prices. Had some competition in bidding for the good stuff. I'm going to post in the saws section in a bit, so check my score of the year!!!wheels on the cabber look good and pass the fingernail test Lots of life left |
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Post by ChicagoDave on Aug 26, 2017 15:24:06 GMT -5
I wanted the faceting machine. Not the cabber
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Post by orrum on Aug 26, 2017 15:34:30 GMT -5
Send me a pm Arlen if it's available.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Aug 26, 2017 17:15:55 GMT -5
I might theoretically want the faceting machine but let the others have first dibs.
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Post by radio on Aug 26, 2017 18:33:47 GMT -5
I wanted the faceting machine. Not the cabber Sorry. hot, tired and confused  you have pics via text |
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Post by radio on Aug 26, 2017 18:35:59 GMT -5
I might theoretically want the faceting machine but let the others have first dibs. Dave has first dibs, you second |
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you have pics via text
