bcbunny
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
Posts: 112
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Post by bcbunny on Nov 27, 2004 21:31:05 GMT -5
A friend called me last night to tell me about a sale in the town next to me that might have some rock stuff at, so I just had to go, and yup they did have some rock stuff there. LOOK LOOK at what I got ;D       and this is what i cut just after I got home ;D  Sorry I was so excited picture didnt turn out great. Bunny |
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bcbunny
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
Posts: 112
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Post by bcbunny on Nov 27, 2004 21:34:58 GMT -5
Now for the questions.
Any one know what model it is? I know it is a Lortone.
Can anyone help me with what each of the wheels do?
I dont have the water hooked up yet, but hopefully tomorrow on monday, how fast of a water drip do you need? Does it work if you dip the rock into water then grind it etc? or will it be wet enough?
I am so excited about getting this, I thought it was a great deal.
Bunny
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Post by Cher on Nov 27, 2004 21:58:45 GMT -5
Wow that's cool Bunny. Did you go to the lortone site to see if you could find it? What kind of a price did it run you? It's always great to see the members here get good deals on this stuff. Good for you!!
Cher
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bwalters
has rocks in the head
Member since March 2004
Posts: 557
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Post by bwalters on Nov 27, 2004 22:08:33 GMT -5
Congratulations, Bunny!!! That looks like a great set up, but I can't help with your questions. I don't have a grinding/polishing unit yet. OOOOH, you're gonna have SO much fun with that! Can't wait to see some of the stuff you turn out with it!
BE
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Post by cookie3rocks on Nov 27, 2004 22:10:07 GMT -5
Gracious Goodafternoon! What a find! Don't know a dang thing about it, but I'm impressed that you plugged that puppy up and cut some stones. Great find, I'm so happy for you!  cookie |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 27, 2004 22:15:49 GMT -5
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Post by stoner on Nov 27, 2004 22:34:22 GMT -5
Great find Bunny. Well, I guess you saved your husband some time!
What size wheels are those? If you can, you might want to switch over to a diamond wheel and belts. They cost more, but last a long time and are safer.
Use the wheel to rough out a shape, then the sanding wheel to sand finer and finer until it's ready to polish on the leather disc on the end of the shaft. Your all set to start cabbing.
Have fun, and lets see some pics. Oh yea, you should have water flowing on the wheel. Dipping the stone doesn't keep the stone cool enough and the mud doesn't get washed out of the wheel.
Ed
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phoenix1647
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2013
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Post by phoenix1647 on Nov 29, 2004 7:53:32 GMT -5
BC sounds like a kid in a candy store now....heehee
Will the fun ever end?
Pho
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Post by connrock on Nov 29, 2004 18:28:40 GMT -5
Another great piece of equipment!! First all you wanted to do was tumble and now,,,,,, Look out pocket book!! Good luck,,,,, Tom |
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Dec 1, 2004 0:17:05 GMT -5
Hello bcbunny,
I am not sure of the model number ... but one of my first lapidary units was identical to that exact model you have there.
I did find that it was cleaner to use water as the cutting coolant for the blade, other than oil. The oil was constantly on everything.
Your Father is still in our prayers, we will keep him there for some time. I hope you are doing well and the family too.
Take care,
John
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 1, 2004 7:36:31 GMT -5
who's a happy Bunny? wow, that is a great find, i'm no help either as far as model number, just wanted to give ya a high 5 on the making a great score....and for sawing up your first batch....it's cool, huh?
good luck!
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 Dec 1, 2004 8:44:08 GMT -5
Way to go, Bunny! Looks like you got a really nice unit. Now you can really have some fun! The inside wheel is for shaping your stones. It's probably a 100 grit wheel. The larger one is for your sanding belts - 220, 400, etc. The disc is for polishing. Although, I also use my disc for sanding pads. Hope you get to use yours more than I get to use mine! I just hate it when work interfers with my rocks and crafting stuff!  llana |
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deepsouth
fully equipped rock polisher
He who rocks last rocks best
Member since January 2004
Posts: 1,256
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Post by deepsouth on Dec 1, 2004 14:17:38 GMT -5
You've done real well BC I bet you're hiphopping happy Would love some machinery like it for myself. I saw some old bits and pieces in the clubrooms last night . Some not to be touched as they belong to someone else. Sigh I will get there rather sooner than later. Jack |
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Dec 1, 2004 23:02:40 GMT -5
Hello Bunny,
There are currently two of these units up on eBay with two different model numbers ... go figure!
Anyway when you get into eBay just put LORTONE in the search box and see if you can match yours with theirs.
It's not much help ... but, maybe you'll be able to find something that sounds good to you!
John
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