robertd
off to a rocking start
Member since August 2018
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Post by robertd on May 16, 2020 1:05:53 GMT -5
Hi folks, I wondered if anyone has used the JoolTool for cabbing an other lapidary uses. It caught my eye as I was shopping through pricing some machines the other day and I wondered just how capable it was. The portability of it may make it easier to fit into my current setup that a lot of other things and I can see investing in various wheels over time as I need them. Truth be told I ran across it when looking at some enameling tutorials and the ability to look down into the spinning flat wheel and watch the face of what you are polishing has a lot of appeal since my interests range from basic cabbing through enamels and other jewelry work. In some ways looking at the face of your work while polishing may be somewhat of a gimmick, but it does have a certain appeal I do admit and this appears that it might be capable of doing cabs, buffing, polishing and perhaps sharpening gravers so its on my radar. Since I have yet to spend my spare "tool" money (I am waiting on something that looks good used or a really good sale mainly) I thought about adding this little gem to the mix of keeping my eye on. Any opinions? For those who haven't seen one take a look at jooltool.com/ A number of suppliers and dealers sell them for less that the prices listed there but there are some basic video demos of what the machine does and is.
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nik
spending too much on rocks
Member since May 2019
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Post by nik on May 16, 2020 7:20:56 GMT -5
It looks like an interesting multi purpose tool, and if you only have space or budget for a single tool, I could see that it could be capable of many tasks. That being said, the technical specs and operator's manual raise a couple red flags, at least in my mind. Primarily, it is powered by a 12v DC motor rated at 45W continuous output, which equates to just a touch under 1/16 hp, this seems a bit under powered for any serious grinding or polishing, at least to me. Just as a point of comparison, the Dremel 3000 rotary tool is rated at 144w, and the 1950s vintage desk fan sitting in front of me at 150w. Being a DC motor, it most likely is a brushed universal motor, as the specs do not indicate brushless. The finite life of carbon brushes combined with the prominent warning of no user serviceable parts in the manual does not inspire a great deal of confidence. I do like the idea of being able to see the area where the work is being done, as well as versatility.
Bear in mind, this is only my impression based on the manual and manufacturer's web site, I have never seen one of these machines, let alone used one, so take it with a grain of salt.
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Post by mohs on May 16, 2020 8:41:49 GMT -5
Like the above thoughts
I’m interested in that machine For tweak grind and touch up shine Not for any thing heavy duty
would caution a newbie, who wants to start in lapidary, from making it a initial investment
Heck tho[ any thing that spins and as abrasive interest me 3M product right on If I had the resources it would be in my arsenal
mostly
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