Post by QuailRiver on Dec 9, 2017 1:27:05 GMT -5
Update: As of 12/17/2017 this item is sold. Thank you!
12/12/2017 Sale Pending on this machine. Thank you!
Please read the entire description written here and view the 22 photos of this machine and accessories posted on my flickr page or photobucket page linked below this listing before committing to purchase. Thank you!
Raytech-Shaw Faceting Machine w/accessories
I recently picked up this used Raytech-Shaw faceting machine with accessories for the purpose of resale. The bearings were worn so I have replaced the arbor/bearing/platen assembly with a brand new one from the manufacturer. Also I have checked the accuracy of the machine. And for the sake of full disclosure, with a 6" lap in place there is a 0.0025" run-out on the lap. And there is about a 0.005" run-out variation on the platform that the faceting head/handpiece rests on during use.
These variances are small, but just wanted to let you know that the machine calibration is not perfect. So I marked the front edge of the platform that the faceting head/handpiece rest on during use, and then adjusted the tripod leg height calibration of the faceting head/handpiece to match this location on the platform. By doing so, and by keeping the marked edge of the platform lined up closely with the centerline of the faceting head/handpiece, most of the run-out on the platform is compensated for.
Afterwards, I was able to cut what I consider an average commercial grade stone (see the photos #22, 23 & 24 of cut stone in the photo gallery linked below) on this machine without having to use the Dop Rotational Adjustment (cheater) until after cutting the pavilion and transferring the stone to a cone dop in order to cut the crown. At which point I used the Raytech-Shaw radial adjust collar plus made a minor adjustment with the Dop Rotational Adjustment knob to compensate for a slight movement of the stone during dop transfer (used wax on both doppings).
The machine base, water pot & post, light, and faceting head/handpiece are all in used but clean condition. The arbor/bearing/platen assembly, pulley belt, splash pan bowl, and drain hose are all new. All of the electronics, the on/off/speed-control, the forward/reverse switch, the light, and the motor all work properly.
Included with this machine are; a 100 grit Crystalite Standard diamond lap that does not appear to have been used more than once or twice and has about 99% of it's diamond left, a 360 grit Crystalite Standard diamond lap that still has about 80% or more of it's diamond left, a 1200 grit Crystalite Standard diamond lap that appears to have had little use and still has 90% or better of it's diamond left, and a used Lucite polishing lap.
Also included are 10 Raytech-Shaw dop sticks (including the one shown mounted in the faceting head), a Raytech-Shaw dop transfer jig, black dop wax, a radial adjust collar (used to realign the stone with the lap after transfer), an 8-slot facet finder gear, seven (7) unused Ultra laps (1- chrome oxide, 2- cerium oxide, 2- tin oxide, and 2- aluminum oxide), and an owner's manual. The faceting head comes with a 96 index gear. (The test stone cut on this machine shown in photos is not included with this sale)
The price of this machine with the accessories shown is $950 plus shipping via Fed Ex Home Delivery from High Point/Greensboro, North Carolina.
If you wish to purchase then please message me with your shipping address and the email address that you would like your Pay Pal invoice sent to and I will get you an accurate total including shipping cost with insurance, and will email you an invoice. Will ship within the U.S. continental forty-eight states only.
I will likely be listing this item on other venues as well, but the first person to respond with a commitment to purchase gets priority attention. I do not carry a mobile internet devise so please do not be discouraged if you do not hear back form me immediately. Thank you!
www.flickr.com/photos/quailriver/
or
s1254.photobucket.com/user/quailriver1/slideshow/?sort=9
12/12/2017 Sale Pending on this machine. Thank you!
Please read the entire description written here and view the 22 photos of this machine and accessories posted on my flickr page or photobucket page linked below this listing before committing to purchase. Thank you!
Raytech-Shaw Faceting Machine w/accessories
I recently picked up this used Raytech-Shaw faceting machine with accessories for the purpose of resale. The bearings were worn so I have replaced the arbor/bearing/platen assembly with a brand new one from the manufacturer. Also I have checked the accuracy of the machine. And for the sake of full disclosure, with a 6" lap in place there is a 0.0025" run-out on the lap. And there is about a 0.005" run-out variation on the platform that the faceting head/handpiece rests on during use.
These variances are small, but just wanted to let you know that the machine calibration is not perfect. So I marked the front edge of the platform that the faceting head/handpiece rest on during use, and then adjusted the tripod leg height calibration of the faceting head/handpiece to match this location on the platform. By doing so, and by keeping the marked edge of the platform lined up closely with the centerline of the faceting head/handpiece, most of the run-out on the platform is compensated for.
Afterwards, I was able to cut what I consider an average commercial grade stone (see the photos #22, 23 & 24 of cut stone in the photo gallery linked below) on this machine without having to use the Dop Rotational Adjustment (cheater) until after cutting the pavilion and transferring the stone to a cone dop in order to cut the crown. At which point I used the Raytech-Shaw radial adjust collar plus made a minor adjustment with the Dop Rotational Adjustment knob to compensate for a slight movement of the stone during dop transfer (used wax on both doppings).
The machine base, water pot & post, light, and faceting head/handpiece are all in used but clean condition. The arbor/bearing/platen assembly, pulley belt, splash pan bowl, and drain hose are all new. All of the electronics, the on/off/speed-control, the forward/reverse switch, the light, and the motor all work properly.
Included with this machine are; a 100 grit Crystalite Standard diamond lap that does not appear to have been used more than once or twice and has about 99% of it's diamond left, a 360 grit Crystalite Standard diamond lap that still has about 80% or more of it's diamond left, a 1200 grit Crystalite Standard diamond lap that appears to have had little use and still has 90% or better of it's diamond left, and a used Lucite polishing lap.
Also included are 10 Raytech-Shaw dop sticks (including the one shown mounted in the faceting head), a Raytech-Shaw dop transfer jig, black dop wax, a radial adjust collar (used to realign the stone with the lap after transfer), an 8-slot facet finder gear, seven (7) unused Ultra laps (1- chrome oxide, 2- cerium oxide, 2- tin oxide, and 2- aluminum oxide), and an owner's manual. The faceting head comes with a 96 index gear. (The test stone cut on this machine shown in photos is not included with this sale)
The price of this machine with the accessories shown is $950 plus shipping via Fed Ex Home Delivery from High Point/Greensboro, North Carolina.
If you wish to purchase then please message me with your shipping address and the email address that you would like your Pay Pal invoice sent to and I will get you an accurate total including shipping cost with insurance, and will email you an invoice. Will ship within the U.S. continental forty-eight states only.
I will likely be listing this item on other venues as well, but the first person to respond with a commitment to purchase gets priority attention. I do not carry a mobile internet devise so please do not be discouraged if you do not hear back form me immediately. Thank you!
www.flickr.com/photos/quailriver/
or
s1254.photobucket.com/user/quailriver1/slideshow/?sort=9
