CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Dec 22, 2021 14:33:27 GMT -5
Hey, I tumble rocks and want to drill holes in them to make jewelry...I saw the picture below, and thought maybe you carving people could help... It looks like a clamp of some kind. I have googled every term I can think of and can't find anything quite like it. Would this even work for drilling all the way through? Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks & Happy Holidays, Heather  Tommy if this is in the wrong spot, let me know. (or move it) |
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Post by Tommy on Dec 22, 2021 14:36:35 GMT -5
That's really interesting Heather - I've never seen one of those before. Hopefully someone will be able to help figure it out. So the mechanism is you rotate the wing nut and it pulls the far end pieces towards you clamping the rock?
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Dec 22, 2021 14:43:32 GMT -5
That's really interesting Heather - I've never seen one of those before. Hopefully someone will be able to help figure it out. So the mechanism is you rotate the wing nut and it pulls the far end pieces towards you clamping the rock? IDK, that's what it looks like...if you have any other suggestions for holding smaller rocks to drill....I'll take em! |
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Post by Tommy on Dec 22, 2021 14:49:23 GMT -5
IDK, that's what it looks like...if you have any other suggestions for holding smaller rocks to drill....I'll take em! I'm still holding out hope that someone will know exactly what the device is in your photo but in the mean time, I built a device for holding flat rocks underwater for drilling - not sure if something similar would work for you or not. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/post/1050692/thread |
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 22, 2021 14:54:07 GMT -5
I was guilty of over thinking it when I started. I tried different things and then figured out that hand holding the rock worked just fine. I have a very shallow dish with a little piece of wood in the bottom. I hold the stone and pulse drill. No problem.
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Post by Tommy on Dec 22, 2021 14:54:27 GMT -5
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Dec 22, 2021 14:55:33 GMT -5
IDK, that's what it looks like...if you have any other suggestions for holding smaller rocks to drill....I'll take em! I'm still holding out hope that someone will know exactly what the device is in your photo but in the mean time, I built a device for holding flat rocks underwater for drilling - not sure if something similar would work for you or not. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/post/1050692/threadThats a *tad* big for what I need....but seems scale-able. We're in construction mode at our house, so I've got all kinds of bits around. Thanks for getting the brain going! |
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Dec 22, 2021 14:56:41 GMT -5
YES! I found the second one on the list...but it got HORRIBLE reviews. That first one looks perfect! |
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Post by Brian on Dec 22, 2021 15:30:33 GMT -5
I believe watchmakers may use clamps somewhat like that, too. I have a wooden clamp that would probably work well for holding rounded objects. A search for watch clamp or movement holder pulled up several similar hits. Micro-vise also seems like a popular term to describe them.
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Post by manofglass on Dec 23, 2021 10:36:02 GMT -5
No vice needed for drilling I dip the stone
In water to drill it I set the stone on a board I use fun tack sticky puddy to hold a stone to glue on findings
Use a ball bit to start the hole then the drill bit
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 23, 2021 10:57:25 GMT -5
Hey, I tumble rocks and want to drill holes in them to make jewelry...I saw the picture below, and thought maybe you carving people could help... It looks like a clamp of some kind. I have googled every term I can think of and can't find anything quite like it. Would this even work for drilling all the way through? Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks & Happy Holidays, Heather Tommy if this is in the wrong spot, let me know. (or move it) Heather, do you remember what site you got this picture from? |
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Dec 23, 2021 11:32:24 GMT -5
Amazon 52pcs Diamond Mounted Burr Sets for Jade/Stone/Jewelry Making, Engraving, Polishing and Buffing Fit Dremel Rotary Tools smile.amazon.com/dp/B00NGFCS6U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3F3YPVNSXMR6GF85WPJVHey, I tumble rocks and want to drill holes in them to make jewelry...I saw the picture below, and thought maybe you carving people could help... It looks like a clamp of some kind. I have googled every term I can think of and can't find anything quite like it. Would this even work for drilling all the way through? Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks & Happy Holidays, Heather Tommy if this is in the wrong spot, let me know. (or move it) Heather, do you remember what site you got this picture from? |
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Dec 23, 2021 17:39:54 GMT -5
OMG it's ADORABLE! 😂😂😂 Can a vice be cute? YES!!   |
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Post by waterboysh on Jan 20, 2022 15:26:19 GMT -5
CLErocks the picture in your OP to me looks like something that was 3D printed.
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Post by rockbrain on Feb 8, 2022 22:26:48 GMT -5
Here's a link to the one that Heather posted along with a few others. VISE It's a little pricey though! $5.99  |
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Post by fernwood on Feb 11, 2022 5:45:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. The above one is $8.99. CLErocks Have you used your yet? If so, how does it work? I am always a little leery of any clamps that are held in place by suction. |
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Feb 23, 2022 17:04:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. The above one is $8.99. CLErocks Have you used your yet? If so, how does it work? I am always a little leery of any clamps that are held in place by suction. No. I haven’t used it yet. I got it just in time to get kicked out of my house. The electrical & plumbing is ALMOST done!!! So hopefully I’ll be all set up & rolling again by the end of march. I’ll keep you posted! |
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on May 15, 2022 11:51:31 GMT -5
ok. Finally used the thing. No suction cups. The little yellow things hold the rock securely. that being said.. the whole thing is TINY!! Worked well. I have photos. But don’t see the upload button?? I’ll post below. Thanks for the link. The above one is $8.99. CLErocks Have you used your yet? If so, how does it work? I am always a little leery of any clamps that are held in place by suction. |
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on May 15, 2022 11:53:32 GMT -5
   I mean, my set up is REALLY basic. I screwed a faux wood piece into a bucket so I can fill it with water, and left that piece high enough I can remove the Vice as needed. (PS: that’s the first time I’ve done anything with my rocks except tumble them!! It’s starting to come together.) |
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