zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 17, 2018 14:12:07 GMT -5
Love them! Especially the 3rd photo - Sonora Plume. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 17, 2018 14:10:21 GMT -5
Years ago, I bought 8x3" diamond belts from MoHan (LapidaryTool.com). They were OK, but not as good as I had hoped. Since then I've just re-coated them with diamond as they wear down. I haven't bought a new belt since. After re-coating several times, they get pretty stiff, so I got some worn silicon carbide belts & coat those with diamond. I put 10-15 carats of diamond on a belt. That costs me about $3-4.
I just acquired a slant-lap & spin-on 6" pads & some diamond paste in syringes. I'm going to play with the paste & see if it helps stones that don't like cerium oxide or Zam. I'll post after I've tried it out. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 17, 2018 12:56:10 GMT -5
I've heard great things about the new HP saws. I've heard of some stumbles the company has had, but the general consensus is that the company is improving & the machines are well designed & built. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 16, 2018 10:45:00 GMT -5
When I sell pendants at shows, I offer a silver plated chain for $5. I explain that it's a temporary chain. Sometimes she just wants to wear the pendant during vacation. "I'm sure you have a quality sterling chain at home". I also offer sterling silver chains for more $. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 15, 2018 10:27:35 GMT -5
Wow Tommy! I had no idea you found anything that awesome that day we went out. I was planning to post some Brenda cabs I've been working on, but they pale in comparison. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 13, 2018 13:42:40 GMT -5
Galaxy wheels are not sintered. I don't think DP makes any sintered. Inland, Novosint, MoHan (Lapidary Tools from China) make them. Inland wants about $400 for an 8" sintered. MoHan is about $300. I've had my 60 grit 8" sintered from MoHan for about 7 years. It started with 5mm of diamond. I'm "down" to about 4.75mm. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 13, 2018 9:16:16 GMT -5
Seam Agate from Morocco. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 13, 2018 1:46:17 GMT -5
@roger - Thanks for posting all these cabs. I know after I've made a bunch of cabs, I don't have the energy to photograph them. Thanks for taking the time.
What stands out for me: Botryoidal Gem Silica Golden Rutile 2, 3, & 4 Tiger Iron 1, 6, & 7 Rainbow Obsidian Luna agates - all of 'em! All the OJ!
Keep 'em coming! Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Aug 4, 2018 23:20:13 GMT -5
Tommy nice stuff as usual. You're a man after my heart - We don't care about it unless we can cab it! Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 29, 2018 21:45:01 GMT -5
I love olives, black & green. My wife hates them. At Christmas time I'm hard to buy for, so I always ask for stuff that I can consume. Olives from Costco are typical gifts for me. I've had their Garlic stuffed olives, but the garlic is too crunchy. I'd rather have it melt in my mouth like it does when cooked in a pork roast. I'm sure someday I'll find a garlic stuffed olive that I like.
For you Bay Area folks: I remember the olive guys giving out free samples of huge green olives at the Berryessa Flea Market in San Jose. I always made extra passes through the produce/food section so I could get an extra or two! Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 26, 2018 14:12:43 GMT -5
I've been using various models and brands of TENS machines for years. I love them! They're all different, so the setting are different. You can get them for $5 on up from Aliexpress, eBay & other sources. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 22, 2018 23:29:55 GMT -5
I cab standing. I have foam mats to stand on. I have a tall draftsmans chair, but find I don't use it. Standing works best for me. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 20, 2018 11:59:59 GMT -5
Water glass takes a day or several to dissolve in water, especially if it's a saw cut up against the granite. It's hard for the water to get in between & dissolve it. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 20, 2018 9:52:43 GMT -5
"Now YOU are the master!" Hahaha hardly but YOU ARE AWESOME for saying it!!! Muah I have 4 or 5 pendants cut out right now, ready to solder. I almost would prefer getting my teeth pulled than to make something I’ve already made 😂 Is that strange? Now, Now, Now, no teeth pulling around here. We make jewelry instead. Great job on the intarsia work. Someday I'll try my hand at it. Until then, you carry the torch. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 19, 2018 19:08:36 GMT -5
I use Water Glass (Sodium Silicate). I use rolled up tissues to prop the rock in the desired position and dribble water glass where it touches the granite block. After it has dried initially I place more tissues in strategic spots to support the rock, and dribble more water glass. The tissues soak it up & create a solid support. It usually takes a few applications for weird shaped rocks. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 19, 2018 13:54:23 GMT -5
Fire Mountain Gems too. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 19, 2018 13:53:06 GMT -5
timloco - I remember that plaster method from when I was a kid. The thing I don't like about it the loss of control on the cut orientation. Much of what I cut needs careful consideration on where the cut is made. I glue nub ends & odd shapes onto 3" square pieces of granite countertop. I use it instead of wood so I can reuse the piece over & over. Wood isn't reliable after soaking up saw oil. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 19, 2018 9:14:46 GMT -5
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 17, 2018 21:40:11 GMT -5
I'm refurbishing a Lortone LS12 for a friend. It was lacking the motor pulley & the blade pulley. I ordered the blade pulley from Lortone. it's 4". I didn't order the motor pulley because I haven't chosen which motor I'm using. I have various with different diameter shafts. At our club shop we have the same saw with a 4" on the blade & a 2 1/4" on the motor. That delivers 970 RPM from a 1725 RPM motor (if I did the math right). Is that standard? I know these saws have a rep for feeding faster than the blade can handle, so I don't want to run the blade too slow. melhill1659, I know you've got this saw. Lynn
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Jul 12, 2018 13:47:35 GMT -5
You are lucky to just have smelly residue. I bought a Beacon Star "with new oil and blade but then not used for a couple of years". Had to be some kind of vegetable oil. Rancid, nasty glue like residue everywhere on saw. Soaked everything (except power feed) in solvent for weeks before finally giving up and "putting it away until I have more time". I'm not sure how lucky I am. The gunk is about the consistency of Bondo that's part way hardened. I'd rather not scrape much because I'm lazy. I heard chemical are where it's at Plus, I want to avoid gouging the inside curved surfaces of the sump, and the paint. I should mention that the 3 gunkiest parts are the table top, plastic sump, and vise assembly. Lynn
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