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Grinder
May 26, 2004 3:30:10 GMT -5
Post by stoner on May 26, 2004 3:30:10 GMT -5
This is the grinder I got along with my slab saw. I found this pic on a website, but it is the same model as the one I got. As soon as I can get a hold of a digital camera, I'll take pics of the saw, grinder, and rocks I picked up. Hope this works.  |
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Grinder
May 26, 2004 19:19:20 GMT -5
Post by sandsman1 on May 26, 2004 19:19:20 GMT -5
nice lookin setup, i like that it has wheels and drums so much easyer no stoppin --- seeya---john
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Grinder
May 26, 2004 19:43:37 GMT -5
Post by cookie3rocks on May 26, 2004 19:43:37 GMT -5
I saw that in a Kingsley North catalog and couldn't figure out what is was ;D  Do you use it for cabs? Can you shape stones before tumbling with it? I think I should start out with a dremel and move up. cookie |
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Grinder
May 28, 2004 23:28:53 GMT -5
Post by docone31 on May 28, 2004 23:28:53 GMT -5
I like that set up. There is a faucet attachment in most hardware stores that will allow you to hook up for the wheels, and disconnect for the dishes.
A trick, make a tool rest for the dop stick out of a 2X4. It should fit directly into the drip pan.
Do not, I repeat, do not use cool tool for lubrication. I have had problems with it colloiding and getting into the bearings. Just use tap water and go slowly. The diamond wheels should last an incredibly long time. Do you have a provision for a dry leather buff? If not, you can use a grinding wheel set up with a ceiling fan rheostat to control the speed. Indian Jewelery Supply has good prices on rubber drums and belts.
Cool set up.
Doc
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Grinder
May 29, 2004 2:31:31 GMT -5
Post by stoner on May 29, 2004 2:31:31 GMT -5
Hey Doc. Thanks for the tips and info. The grinder I got doesn't have diamond wheels, just silicon carbide(?) wheels. It works really well though. It came with an aquarium pump for supplying the water flow. The end wheel had a leather pad on it, but it had a rip in it and I took it off. But there is another leather disc under the one I removed.
Both the grinder and the slab saw needed a little work, but for $475, ya gotta expect a little tune-up. He also threw in a double shafted motor with lights and a fan/filter and a small crate of nice rocks. Any other info you can pass along would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ed
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Grinder
May 29, 2004 10:33:05 GMT -5
Post by creativeminded on May 29, 2004 10:33:05 GMT -5
Boy you can't beat a deal like that. Have fun.
Tami
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Grinder
May 29, 2004 12:07:49 GMT -5
Post by docone31 on May 29, 2004 12:07:49 GMT -5
Ed
It sounds like you got a package like I got with my faceter. Cool. I prefer a leather belt for polishing, mine came with the disc and I did not like the finish.
The acquarium pump will work well untill it picks up grit. I like simplicty and I use the sink faucet. I ran my water line around the wall and down to the unit. Carbide wheels are good, they do the job. Get a diamond wheel dresser to square them up, you can use them down to the bitter end. A trick for getting long wheel life and fast cutting, cut the cabachons from the bottom to the top. I have experienced less breakage on my cabs this way. For speed, I use 1-1 1/2. That is one at the motor, and 1 1/2 at the wheels. I also mount the unit solid with rubber buttons at the mounting bolts. Watch the machine lineup. Do not let the mounting torque pull down a corner.
That is quite an unit, you should do quite well. I only use one diamond wheel, 100 grit, and use sanding belts for the rest of the work. I like that system. With the rubber wheels, I can press on the cuts and flare them a little better than with solid wheels. Getting an X-Y vise and using aluminum dops makes for square cuts. I use that with my intarsia cabs. I switched to my faceter for parellel cuts, a little more involved but much more precise.
Cool machine, good cutting
Doc
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