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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 10, 2004 18:50:12 GMT -5
 the bloodstone doesn't show it's glory in the pic.....but this is what i do with the rock i drill, better coming soon... kd |
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Post by sandsman1 on Jul 10, 2004 19:12:24 GMT -5
KD there realy nice,, i realy like the one on the silver chain with the white runnin through it,, but good job on them all --seeya--john
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jul 10, 2004 19:42:31 GMT -5
KD, those are really beautiful. I'd like to make jewlery out of some of my pieces too. Is there such a thing as a glue/epoxy/cement that you wouldn't have to drill a hole?
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donwrob
has rocks in the head
Member since June 2003
Posts: 509
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Post by donwrob on Jul 10, 2004 20:47:52 GMT -5
Very very nice KD! I like them all too, they have a pleasing look to them. Sometimes simple is the ticket, great job, Don
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rollingstone
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since July 2009
Posts: 236
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Post by rollingstone on Jul 11, 2004 1:51:59 GMT -5
I like them too. By keeping things simple you put the focus on the polished stones. I've never made any jewellery, but I might like to try something like this myself sometime.
BTW, why did you choose to drill them instead of using a glue or cement....seems that drilling would risk chipping them, no?
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Jul 11, 2004 2:38:00 GMT -5
Hey KD, Those look great! Do you drill the holes first and then tumble them or tumble them and then drill the holes? I don't know what kind of Diamond Drill bit you use ... I get mine from Tripps. I think they run .99 cents when you buy 10 or more. www.tripps.comThey also have the findings that you are using as well as the epoxy type bails in Sterling Silver and 14K. If you have not checked this place out ... it is worth a look! Enjoy, John |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 11, 2004 9:24:31 GMT -5
kd those are nice. what is the one that john said he likes? i like that one too!
kim
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Post by creativeminded on Jul 11, 2004 10:15:48 GMT -5
Nicely done  Tami |
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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 11, 2004 10:26:07 GMT -5
i'm not sure what the white stripey one is maybe jasper?
i drill after i polish, and yes, you run the risk of damage that way, but, hey.....
thanks for the good link, bearcreek, i will check it out
and thank you all for your compliments!
KD
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
Posts: 1,714
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Post by llanago on Jul 11, 2004 11:34:30 GMT -5
KD, those are really nice. I, too, like the simplicity of them - really shows off the stones. I love the one with the white stripe in the middle. That is a cool stone - solid color on one side and the black and white pattern on the other! Neat! Excellect job! I have a Dremel drill press set up and some diamond bits I got at the rock show, I just haven't yet gotten around to setting it up and trying to drill rocks. One of these days! Care to share on how you drilled your rocks? I need all the help I can get! llana |
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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 11, 2004 19:36:21 GMT -5
this is how i drill the rock, yes it's a meatloaf tin!!!! also a Micro Mark drill press with some very custom made aluminium jig/vise parts......     i fill the tin with water (maybe i'd better start using coolant??) and line the drill guide up to where i want the hole and gently try to make the hole where i want it.....the bottom is fitted with a piece of aluminium and sealed with waterproof caulk. cool rig, huh? KD |
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Post by sandsman1 on Jul 11, 2004 20:06:25 GMT -5
hey kd thats a realy nice little drill press and a great vise set up i like the idea of the meatloaf pan like ya said you can fill with water --i liked rons setup too but i think i kinda like the metal pan alittle better easyer to clean up-- i just use a gallon milk jug mixed with cool tool right now i had an extra spray top from a gallon of bug juice with a long hose on it and a little vise i might be thinking about changing up after seeing yours hahaha
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mudd1973
starting to shine!
new member of Culver City Rock and Mineral Club
Member since May 2003
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Post by mudd1973 on Jul 20, 2004 19:08:16 GMT -5
Your pictures of your drilling set-up are great. Did you drill all the way through the stones? I've read that you have to drill in from both sides to prevent chipping out rock as you exit. Do you use the vise-jig to get the drilling from both sides lined up? I have to convince my hubby to put together something like you have.
Thanks for sharing.
Ellen/mudd1973
Los Angeles
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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 20, 2004 19:46:37 GMT -5
on the thin stones that i have tried to drill through, i have experienced "break out", my better mountings just involve about a 1.5mm hole 1/8" deep in which i mount a stud with epoxy and seems to hold pretty well as a pendant.
i am very new to this so i am still experimenting,
thanks for your interest!
KD
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