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What if you do get some glue on the stone itself, rather than just the desired small crack?

Great video. I am thinking of buying the machine. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

thanks fot this information and detailed video! A lot of this information is gatekept or really hard to find such a detailed explanation. I've purchased everything to make some RTV silicone molds and seeing this gives me confidence that it's not as hard as it seems

Thanks for the video. Good guide for beginner like me 👍

Great presentation. Thank you

Mine didn't come assembled with wheels on it do you have a video on how to assemble to put the wheels on

Thank you. Everyone shows how to putnit on but you are them only one i found who shows how to takenit off 😊

Health. Wrap this machine with a spare set, maybe for 4 wheels.🧐✍️🔥

Giday 😊 With the cabking do you need to be connected into a water main or is there an option where you can put a container of water for it to use?

Many years ago at a rock & gem club meeting, one of the members demonstrated his method of grinding - sanding cabachons on a home-made lapidary machine. When he got to the polishing stage, he used a disc of shag rug rubber cemented to a spin disc and Cerium oxide for the polish. I have used the rug/cerium oxide method for years. The polish shine is very high/lusterous on all the cabs I did, especially agates. Just a suggestion.

Enjoyed the video very much. Your explainations are very good.

I just found your channel Do you ever freeform your stones?

There was something swimming in your water reservoir. 🐟

Great information and delivery, but the music was so distracting I almost clicked away. Lots of great creators do this - the loud obnoxious music; does anyone know why? Is there a why?

Great video. Thank you. Subscribed.

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You just gave me hope. Thanks. This is going to make cutting my opals so much easier, as I have been cutting them by hand.

How could you fix a large moonstone cabochon that cracks across after being set? Is there a way to stabilize it so it looks ok as it is a beautiful stone?

Would this work on larimar stone ?

Does it use water/ oil? And wherevdo you putvthe water/ oil in at?

I have one just like yours that I never have used. Im so happy I found your video. I'll probably have a ton of questions.😁

Such a good video ..did this at college years ago with the old red rubber but using clear silicone is a great Idea I’m still interested in ‘ proper’ casting ,ie vaccuum or spin ..but still can’t afford the gear …I bought it all second hand once ..had to sell before using as my storage space dissapeared ….sold it to another student on the goldsmiths business (1998 I think )course…he took all the gear..then never paid me…(he was from Manchester in case anyone knows him )ho hum …at last I’ve got a decent smith little torch for delft clay …and I still dream really well made video thankyou

Do you feel like a trim saw will work for making slabs for cabs versus using a slabbing saw. I don't know how difficult it is to get an even cut for cabbing without a slabbing saw because I've not used a trim saw before.

How long would you say one of those kitty buckets of water last when cutting half hour, hour. I suppose you would learn quick while cutting.

Great video! You mentioned the type of blade was important, but I didn’t hear what type of blade you are using, other than a 6”? Thanks😊

Do you wear breathing protection when you are grinding cabochons?

Very good video where your explanation are precise. I learned something new and just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing 😊👍.

I just ordered this machine and you presented such a great video!

Do u have templates for sale?

Gemstones that are repaired with glue are prone to fractures and discoloration. A veteran lapidary artist told me that it ruins an artist's reputation, and he has seen it for himself. They can't compete in a gem show, according to him. Some were even asked to leave according to him. Also, coating gemstones is a big no-no. It will fail too.

This has been a helpful video as I am just getting started. On some stones, like Amethyst, I get sort of a ragged edge around the cab. The 80 wheel doesn't seem to take it off but the 220 wheel seems to make it worse. Is there a technique for this?

Good!

Now here's where I feel like a dope. I know the saw trick ok, but I usually anneal the ring to get the ends together well enough, then use the half rounds. Ring bending pliers! They SIT THERE on my rack, and I don't even want to think about the time I have wasted not using them for this. Ugh!

I am at what I would call artisan level, self taught, and pretty proficient up to making settings for faceted stones, never completely happy with anything I do, which just goes to how picky I am. Tend to be adventurous with my designs. I've only ever worked in silver, copper, and red brass, and I am SO HAPPY! to find instruction in working in gold. Not that I have a lot of it, but I might try to acquire a bit more with fine folks like you generous enough to show me how! In this short video I have already learned so much, so you have my heartfelt thanks. BTW, you are an awesome teacher!

I like it

When do you apply Zam and where on the jade directly or on the wheel. BBc I didn’t see it?

Excellent job thanks for making this video

Hi, do you sell gemstones?

I just don’t get you Agate heads…. Turquoise is where it’s at!!!

My arbor is wobbling on my diamond pacific wheel any ideas why bearings seem seated constantly have to dress it. Any ideas?

GORGEOUS-!!!

ON THE STARBOND- WHAT DO YOU OR WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST STARBOND PRODUCT TO USE AS A BACKING ON TURQUOISE, OPALS=DOUBLETS AND SOFT STONES???

ON THE STARBOND- WHAT DO YOU OR WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST STARBOND PRODUCT TO USE AS A BACKING ON TURQUOISE, OPALS=DOUBLETS AND SOFT STONES???

Starbond is cyanoacrylate witch is the same chemical composition as superglue

So quick correction at 32:21 The physical speed is what is increasing while the RPM is what remains constant. If the wheel is running at 60 RPM the surface speed at the axis of rotation will 0 while the surface speed at 6 inches will be over 1.5 feet per second. Fantastic video, liked and subbed, I hope to see you hit 10k soon!

this is very good education thank you

Can you do this on a cracked opal ring? Thank you!

Why didn't you ever turn it on? Grrr.

Nice haircut! Also, wouldn’t they be exclusions rather than inclusions? Ha! Just dad jokin’ 😁