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I'd like to get into crafting and shaping stones (not diamonds, but semi precious and such) Where does one get the necessary equipment to cut, shape and polish stones and rocks? If this all works out, I'll send a few pictures of the stuff I've completed. -- Edmond "The Lurch" Kida Idiot's Lunchbox Productions |
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On Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:45:29 -0800, "The Lurch"
discovered a keyboard and, for our edification and amusement, submitted I'd like to get into crafting and shaping stones (not diamonds, but semi precious and such) Where does one get the necessary equipment to cut, shape and polish stones and rocks? If this all works out, I'll send a few pictures of the stuff I've completed. Derpends on where you are. In most metropolitan areas, there are rock and/or lapidaery clubs for dedicated hobbyists and newcomers to the art. The members are usually quite willing to share their knowledge, and most clubs have workshop areas where members can use the basic machines involved in the art. Usually, the clubs offer lessons in various procedures, and almost certainly will have basic classses in rock cutting, lapidary, and faceting. Check round in your area -- you'd be suirprised at what you might find! Jim |
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On Feb 27, 11:45 am, "The Lurch" wrote:
I'd like to get into crafting and shaping stones (not diamonds, but semi precious and such) Where does one get the necessary equipment to cut, shape and polish stones and rocks? If this all works out, I'll send a few pictures of the stuff I've completed. -- Edmond "The Lurch" Kida Idiot's Lunchbox Productions Many people make their own equipment, and there is a lot of used equipment around now. Companies like Lortone, Graves, Gryphon, Diamond Pacific, Raytech make equipment. 1 or 2 of those may have been bought out or eliminated some product lines. There are newer companies making limited product lines. (Lot-O-Tumbler for instance). Check Ebay, Craigslist and your local Gem&Mineral Club for used equipment. check http://www.amfed.org/ for clubs and shows near you. (if you are in the US) There may be DIY instructions for equipment at ehow or instructables.com .There are probably some interesting Youtube videos for you as well. good luck |
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You might want to look at my Gem site:
http://schmidling.com/gems.htm To get an idea of what can be done along your lines of interest. As a point of interest, there is a quantum leap between polishing rocks, and cutting gems along with a large jump between making cabochons and faceting stones. The former requires only a rotating lap while the latter requires a highly specialized machine. I did not wish to spend thousands of dollars on such a machine so I built my own and had a great deal of fun using it as can be seen from the page. The machine worked so well that I gave it a name and came up with ways to sell it for $500. It was a dismal flop and I sold only one and withdrew it from the market but you can get an idea of what is involved from the photos. http://schmidling.com/eg.htm Good luck, Jack -- Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber, Gems, Nature, Radio, Sheep, Sausage, Silver http://schmidling.com |
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Everyone was getting along swimmingly in rec.crafts.jewelry on or
about Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:45:29 -0800 , when "The Lurch" f'd everything up by saying: I'd like to get into crafting and shaping stones (not diamonds, but semi precious and such) Where does one get the necessary equipment to cut, shape and polish stones and rocks? Check out Diamond Pacific, http://www.diamondpacific.com/ If this all works out, I'll send a few pictures of the stuff I've completed. |
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