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Post by broseph82 on Apr 9, 2021 17:39:18 GMT -5
I’m looking to do a basic baguette facet on a stone (nothing fancy). I have a Hi-Tech 8” flat lap but that’s about it. I don’t mind buying a faceting arm (please don’t flame me for not using the exact term if it’s wrong), but I don’t want to spend a thousand bucks on one nor buy a really cheap one off Amazon if it doesn’t work well.
Does anyone in here have any suggestions or recommendations as to what exactly I’ll need for this? I’m also only trying to do the top of a stone/cabochon with the facet.
Thanks in advance!
Jimi
Edit: I can’t just hold the piece or dop stick at an angle as I won’t be able to keep the same angle the whole time and hands can get shaky after a while as well.
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Post by Pat on Apr 9, 2021 17:52:57 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 9, 2021 19:18:24 GMT -5
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 9, 2021 23:09:48 GMT -5
Actually, HE named it a cabojohn. In John's own words, posted on Feb 7, 2005: So, naturally, everyone called them that. Coincidentally, John Sand's birthday was yesterday, and we all missed it. (Thinking of you now, John. We all miss you.) Yesterday was also Bluesky78987 Bluesky Susan's birthday. Happy belated birthday,Susan. Hope you had a fun and memorable day! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 10, 2021 7:30:52 GMT -5
Actually, HE named it a cabojohn. In John's own words, posted on Feb 7, 2005:
I didn't say we named it, I said we call it that in his honor. Silly woman.  |
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Post by broseph82 on Apr 10, 2021 21:28:39 GMT -5
I can def do that by hand, but I want the edges more precisely done. Thanks for that. I remember him! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 10, 2021 21:41:57 GMT -5
I can def do that by hand, but I want the edges more precisely done. Thanks for that. I remember him! Try searching for Jamb Peg faceting. Don't know if it will help, but it's worth a try. |
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Post by broseph82 on Aug 23, 2021 14:11:45 GMT -5
I can def do that by hand, but I want the edges more precisely done. Thanks for that. I remember him! Try searching for Jamb Peg faceting. Don't know if it will help, but it's worth a try. I have and I have. It doesn’t help much. Doesn’t explain the numbering system at all. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 23, 2021 15:03:07 GMT -5
Try searching for Jamb Peg faceting. Don't know if it will help, but it's worth a try. I have and I have. It doesn’t help much. Doesn’t explain the numbering system at all. What numbering system are you specifically talking about? |
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Post by pauls on Aug 23, 2021 19:15:14 GMT -5
I can possibly help, I am a facetor.
Is this a one off or are you thinking of getting into faceting?
If it's a one off try a local club, they might be able to get you started. Membership is going to be cheaper than buying a machine. It's also worth having a look at someone actually doing it if you are thinking of taking it up as a hobby.
A decent faceting machine could set you back a few thousand dollars easily, then laps and accessories start to add up on top of that.
One of those cheap faceting arms and handpieces could get you out of trouble if you aren't particularly looking for accuracy for a couple of faceted top only stones. If you are thinking of having a go at faceting they will be an endless source of frustration and will quickly kill your enthusiasm.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 23, 2021 19:36:01 GMT -5
pauls, he basically just wants to cut a baguette style top on a stone, but wants to be able to keep the angles the same on all sides. He has a 8" Hi-Tech flat lap. I thought a jamb peg deal with allow him to do that very easily.
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