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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2022 15:14:41 GMT -5
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Post by Pat on Jul 31, 2022 15:49:20 GMT -5
I’ve never used a Dremel to make a cab, but on my Genie I’ve made flat top cabs on purpose.
Sometimes the cab wants a flat top. That’s ok.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 31, 2022 18:49:39 GMT -5
Actually, those look thick enough to dome. BUT, like Pat says, no dome is ok, too. I prefer a very low dome also called a buff top. Not quite flat.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2022 22:04:00 GMT -5
PatThanks Pat!  I think all mine will want a flat top until I get a cabbing machine lol!
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Post by realrockhound on Jul 31, 2022 22:12:58 GMT -5
You’re making cabs and having fun. All that really matters. When the time comes for the domes, I have faith you’ll nail it. Nice work.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2022 22:17:02 GMT -5
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Post by Starguy on Aug 1, 2022 18:09:53 GMT -5
ashleyI put a lot of flat preforms in the tumbler for shaping and polishing. They turn out nice. Occasionally they will get stuck to the side of the rotary.
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 1, 2022 18:52:05 GMT -5
looks great... I usually do flats too...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2022 22:07:12 GMT -5
StarguyThanks! they are in the lot-o now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2022 22:08:03 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 2, 2022 17:24:36 GMT -5
Ashley, Here's a link that will hopefully help you understand "how" to make a dome. Look under the "Shaping" then "Peel the Apple" section. It shows a great visual. The diagram shows a great "side shot" of the cab. That first 45 degree cut goes all the way around the cab...then that's followed by that 60 degree cut that also goes all the way around the cab. Remember the bottom of that first 45 degree cut is the girdle line. www.gemsociety.org/article/lapidary-fundamentals-cabochon-cutting/ |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 2, 2022 17:41:21 GMT -5
Ashley, Here's a link that will hopefully help you understand "how" to make a dome. Look under the "Shaping" then "Peel the Apple" section. It shows a great visual. The diagram shows a great "side shot" of the cab. That first 45 degree cut goes all the way around the cab...then that's followed by that 60 degree cut that also goes all the way around the cab. Remember the bottom of that first 45 degree cut is the girdle line. www.gemsociety.org/article/lapidary-fundamentals-cabochon-cutting/
eta - It was in another thread by Ashley, though. So.... yeah.... I'll shut up...
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 2, 2022 17:45:21 GMT -5
Ashley, Here's a link that will hopefully help you understand "how" to make a dome. Look under the "Shaping" then "Peel the Apple" section. It shows a great visual. The diagram shows a great "side shot" of the cab. That first 45 degree cut goes all the way around the cab...then that's followed by that 60 degree cut that also goes all the way around the cab. Remember the bottom of that first 45 degree cut is the girdle line. www.gemsociety.org/article/lapidary-fundamentals-cabochon-cutting/
eta - It was in another thread by Ashley, though. So.... yeah.... I'll shut up...
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Post by liveoak on Aug 2, 2022 18:50:40 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2022 19:54:50 GMT -5
jasoninsdThank you Jason! I looked at that before Patty sent it. Then she sent it and then you did! I’ll take that as a sign I’m really suppose to look at it and learn from it! When researching domes that was the best site and detailed description I found. It was really helpful.
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I think all mine will want a flat top until I get a cabbing machine lol! 
