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Post by creativeminded on Mar 4, 2004 13:54:03 GMT -5
That is a great set up.
Tami
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Apr 22, 2004 9:11:09 GMT -5
Nice set up Ron!
I have a drill press set up for my Dremel and got some diamond drill bits when I went to the rock show. I haven't set it up yet because I don't have anything ready to drill.
The drill press set up I understand, but I can't quite figure out the bottom part - 'splain, please! What kind of tray is that and what's all the white stuff around and in it? I assume the black square in the middle is the ceramic. That little tip will probably keep me from breaking lots of rocks! Do you change out the ceramic tile when it gets a bunch of holes in it? Is it glued or attached to the bottom of the tray some way?
I don't have any place to set mine up permanently, so I will be doing my drilling at the wood picnic table outside.
llana
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RiverOtter
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Post by RiverOtter on May 14, 2004 9:57:29 GMT -5
How do you attach the stones to the tile? Got the press and dremel, just don't want to snap any of those pricey bits. R.O. hubby
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Post by creativeminded on May 16, 2004 10:57:15 GMT -5
Thank you so much Michiganrock for the photos and explanation.
Tami
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RiverOtter
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Post by RiverOtter on May 16, 2004 11:01:11 GMT -5
Thanks Ron! Hubby says that is very helpful!
RiverOtter
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llanago
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Post by llanago on May 16, 2004 11:19:25 GMT -5
Thanks Ron for this excellent tutorial, with pictures, of rock drilling. I am sure it will help me avoid some pitfalls when I make my first attempt at drilling through a rock! I nominate you for our rock drilling instructor award! And the reward for this outstanding award - not a darn thing except a big thumbs up and a WTG, Ron!  |
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deepsouth
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Post by deepsouth on Jul 3, 2004 17:08:26 GMT -5
This is a most interesting and informative article , and it will come in very usefull once I have the dremel and drillpress.
Thanks very much MichiganRocks
Jack
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rollingstone
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Post by rollingstone on Jul 4, 2004 0:52:37 GMT -5
I'm printing this thread out and saving it too, and I don't even have any plans to get such a set up. But if I ever do, this info looks great.
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aquababie19
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Post by aquababie19 on Jul 7, 2004 16:00:36 GMT -5
i'm getting my drill press! i can't wait to start.
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Post by Harry on Sept 16, 2004 7:30:21 GMT -5
I also use a Dremel for drilling, and here is where I got my diamond burrs: cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=uscuttingtools&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50If anyone knows of a good website to find others that are longer and perhaps cheaper (?) I would be very happy. I use these for rocks and glass. If they are worked slow and in water they last awhile, but if you run them fast and dry, you would be lucky to get one hole drilled. My normal use I can get about 6 holes from one bit... depending on the hardness. |
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Sept 16, 2004 9:38:50 GMT -5
Hello Ron, I must have missed this posting ... That is a nice set up ... I still drill by hand (using a dremel of course  ) Enjoy, John |
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Post by Cher on Sept 16, 2004 11:12:08 GMT -5
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MoonStone
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Post by MoonStone on Sept 19, 2004 2:46:39 GMT -5
Very nice info & setup Ron! I have a dremel too. I'll probably buy a Dremel Drill Press stand as well after I go further into the hobby. It seems to be very useful.  |
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shorty
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Post by shorty on Sept 19, 2004 10:09:36 GMT -5
hi all ron thats probably why i dont have very good luck drilling rock i have a drill press and im using a medium speed so i should speed up the press thanks ron ill try that shorty
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birdseed
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Post by birdseed on Sept 27, 2004 3:46:12 GMT -5
Hey Ron..
How do I come by the "release agent" you used for the "Hot Stuff" super glue..I cannot fine anywhere...
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NWNUT
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Post by NWNUT on Oct 14, 2004 21:00:31 GMT -5
Hi Ron, I'm new to this hobby. just tumbled my first polished load of agates. I have been trying to drill, waisting a few diamond bits. this has been really imformative and usefull. Great setup! |
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billyd
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Post by billyd on Dec 15, 2004 10:14:50 GMT -5
billy.dgreat set up got lots of tips,do you know if drill bits are avalible in uk.
you have just made one happy newbi ;D
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HarryB41
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Post by HarryB41 on Dec 15, 2004 11:24:13 GMT -5
What size bits do use use? Should say burrs, but I call them bits. How long are they?
Harry
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bwalters
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Post by bwalters on Dec 15, 2004 19:44:19 GMT -5
Hi Ron,
Where did you get your Dremel Drill Press? I'm having trouble locating one.
Thanks,
BE
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Dec 15, 2004 20:11:53 GMT -5
BE, have you checked True Value? I went to the dremel site - www.dremel.com/html/home_fr.html - clicked on the Buy Now, which took me to a page that lists the places that sell them. True Value is listed. I bet if they don't have one in stock, they could order you one. lz |
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