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Pipe insulation will be a great addition. If you cannot buy just one piece, perhaps look for a "pool noodle". Glad to see the sanding belt issue is resolved. I guess any problem can be fixed.
You should be proud. It looks great. I like all the room next to the wheels. I use pipe wrap. It's just enough and cut a wedge so one piece goes on the side too. Now be happy and have fun.😷⚒
You might want to check out a pool noodle instead of the pipe insulation for that lip. They're a bit thicker, plus you can have a choice of colors.😁 I utilized several of them along the edge of my roof to protect the tarps. Worked really well. Great rig, love that you put all that extra space there to get the belts on and off.
I would put a piece of garden hose over that edge and then the pipe foam. If you use just pipe foam, that edge will cut right thru it with your arms moving around. Looks great!!
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: I'm truly impressed with your fabrication skills. My Dad was a machinist who built most of his own lapidary equipment back in the early '70s. Some of it still exists and is in the custody of my younger brother. You remind me of him! Love your lapidary laboratory by the way!
And there it is! Man, it looks awesome! It works awesome too i see. That thunderegg polished up beautifully! You put in the work, and now its time to reap the rewards! Its beautiful and you did an awesome job. Be proud! And i was thinking a pool noodle or pipe insulation for the arm rest. Thanks for sharing your awesome machine!
There is a semiflexible tubing that is used for underground lines, it comes in many diameters and it would be great for your hand rest. I use this material to replace the roller handle on my 5gal field buckets, larger diameter equates to less wear on my hands when carrying back buckets of stone. Look for the crew with a machine that feeds lines into shallow runs underneath roadways, they have miles of this tubing. I hope this helps.
Jared, you are truly a man of many talents. And it shows in everything that you do my friend. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Your arbor looks and sounds like it functions flawlessly and I'm sure you will get a lifetime of use out of it. Great job! You will be a master of your craft in no time my friend. Congrats. 😁
Looks like a unit you would buy. You did an amazing job fabricating the spray guard. I love the belt you used. Very quiet too. Proud Papa I wish you the best with it. Impressive.
That's an amazing build! I've been working on restoring an ancient two wheel grinder/cabber myself. Your happiness is infectious -- can't wait to get back to the garage to work on it this weekend!
Buddy, I am super stoked for you. That is an absolutely fantastic build. I picked up an old bench grinder that I found at a thrift store and this gives me a ton of ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.
I get the same sort of excitement whenever I build my own custom whatever; especially when it exceeds even my inflated expectations, which are extremely high as is, lol. EXTREMELY well done, if I say so myself. I mean, good lord it looks professionally built, it's that nice. :-) Also, it's absolutely amazing what things people can find online nowadays. It's like a variable who's who on what one can build from just finding things on Craigslist, google, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, or even to an extent UA-cam itself. With just those few examples alone, lol, it's no wonder Radio Shack went under, ya know?! Keep up the awesome work, and as always, give is an update a few months from now and let us know how the arbor is working and how you feel about it after it's had time to kinda break itself in. Take care!
Congratulations on the build. This is so cool. I also want a cabbing machine set up. Maybe I should build my own as you have. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you, I think it came out really well and since shooting this video I have spent a bunch of time on the machine and I'm very happy with how it came out.
Omagerd! I was thinking you really did a number on this. If more people used the items they design it would be easier for everyone. The extra space that doubles to remove the belt and room for larger rocks was great but when you turned it on, it was so quiet I felt like Encino man with a lighter.
Outstanding accomplishment! I recently had a bearing failure on my cabking 8, which cabking is sending me a new motor to replace it. They are a really good company and I would definitely recommend them. Great customer service and they stand behind their products. They even sent me upgraded hoses at no cost. I couldn't be more pleased with their company. I'm kicking the idea around to build my own just as you have. I don't have a warm space to build, that may have to wait until I move to a better location. I hope your holidays are festive and filled with joy, thanks foe sharing. Aus opal is a channel that I have recently found. I enjoy his content and would love to see his channel grow, as I do yours. I've just purchased a much better phone, Samsung s23. I'm familiarizing myself with it and really like it. I need a tripod and a bit of lighting to get my channel up and running. Thank you for the encouragement. It's boosted my confidence Mahalo
Look at you bouncing on your toe tips with happiness! 😄Your well deserved sense of pride shines and your finished arbor shows you have great stick-to-it-tive-ness. Thanks for sharing with us
Very nice!! If you haven't heard of them, you can send a cad file to sendcutsend and they cap cut it and bend it, so that you just have to worry about assembly. Invaluable for members who may be thinking about building their own!
Your great! We think the same way. I struggle to execute my plans that result in my vision! You did awesome work on that! I was thinking the same for cushion. There is some that look better than a pool noodle as far as the texture. I don’t think it’s as thick but they are softer. Normally used for copper pipes.
Impressive! I’m wanting to do something similar but I’ve never built a machine from scratch. Belts are smarter I think than wheels. Less waste and cost.
Love it! I found a double arbor grinder setup complete with pillow blocks and small v- pulley The rogue crew are in the house PS My tumbler is rattling along Got all the bugs out of the motor setup etc
Awesome build, much more satisfaction when you built it yourself as opposed to buying one. Especially when you consider the cost of a Geni at around 2300 smackers. I have plans to build my own cabbing machine and my own small slab saw. Completely agree on the sizing issue with Genies, use one at my clubs shop and you're limited in the size you want to cab. Expect to see some cabs now!
That is built to last! It says a lot about your whole approach to lapidary when you take the time to go over every detail until it's right. Since the shop is so cold right now I'm delving into investment casting for jewelry then after that casting faceting machine components from zinc alloy, surprisingly equal to iron in tensile strength but much less corrosive. And melts at a much lower temperature! Not sure if you've seen the Popular Mechanics segment from 1970 or so but it contains plans for building a faceting machine. While I wouldn't say build that exact example it is a great educational resource for what goes into one. I remember you saying you'd like to start faceting so research is going to pay off big. You've seen the cost of what is on the market, it's insane.
Thank you! I think this is well built and designed to last. I would like to try my hand at faceting someday but yeah those machines are crazy expensive, which means for me to get into it I will have to build my own..
@@CurrentlyRockhounding I tried adding a link to the PM faceting design album I uploaded but yt is very picky with the filters. Every time I post and refresh the comment vanishes lol. It's on a well known site that hosts images, an "imager" if you will (wink) and it's a gallery, so after you visit the site forward slash in the url, then add gallery then another slash and then add HaKWaeH
@@DonariaRegia Yeah they really don't seem to like people posting links. I will try to find it. Also you can always email me stuff! Thank you for the help.
Gonna have to figure out how to make all this DIY stuff. i want to get into lapidary stuff with all my rough material. Ive got an old 6" bench grinder 🤷♂️
Nice! Well done. I just bought a used Raytech with 6 inch expandable drums. Based on serial number (139), it must be quite old. However, looks almost like new. Must not have been used much. … Didn’t realize how expensive diamond belts are!
Nicely done. I was thinking of a similar getup for myself(only for cabbing though), might use sponge wheels pressed by 2 steel plates. Only problem I see is that Ill have to prep the sandpaper manually....
This is a great build I built one similar, however my bends were not as clean as yours. Good job I built mine so I can have an 80 grit and 100 grit for shaping larger stuff without rubbing knuckles. Lol
That arbor turned out awesome, I`am proud of it and i did`nt even lift a finger to help LOL, your fabrication skills are admirable, have a great one and see ya on the next one.
Love your videos Jared, just wanted to say thanks for all the help and advice you give Do you think there's much advantage in having 2 expanding drums over just one? I'm considering switching to expanding drums to my 2 wheel arbor, not sure if it would be better to have 2 expanding ones or one diamond and 1 expanding. Thanks again :)
Thank you! I'm happy to help with these videos. The double expanding drum is nice for when you go up a stage and then back down because you missed something, it's just less starting and stopping of the machine.
Where did you buy your parts? Do you have a prefered manufacturer? Looks like my ancient, new-to-me Raytech Gem Lab 2 lapidary polisher (aka cabbing machine) needs new bearings on drive shaft. Never had to replace bearings before (looks straightforward).
That looks great 👍 I found here in Finland old Raytech a-6” lapidary machine. Do you know anything about these Machines? Is that worth to buy and make it running again? It doesnt have motor, but thats not problem. Not found much information on internet bout raytech machines…Thanks for the video👍
Can you tell me the best place to buy cabachon wheels and belts? I am brand new to all this on a very tight budget. I don’t want to give up due to lack of funds.
one dayIll have to talk you into coming North to Ogden. I now have the lucky lapidary life that I have been able to buy Equipment. However I started out in lapidary by making my won DIY equipment. Like my first facet machine. It was a box fan and a pie pan. Im going to make a flat lap today becuase I dont have enough time to order one. Your arbor is amazing. I was getting ready to have to buy a 8" because of a order... I love all rocks but turquoise is my drug of choice. Anyways thanks for doing the work and putting it out there... PS my first year with DIY equipment I di 200K my 3rd 1/4 so cant say it cant be done... Lapidary is life LapidaryJet_385
@@CurrentlyRockhounding oh really I actually have a 1.5 hp motor just sitting in my garage lol from an old 14 or 10 inch . Sweet thanks for the help man !
Oh... your drums are small enough so that the belts just slide off. Mine have to be worked off a little at a time. That's so much nicer. I'm a little jealous.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding the wire fairly cheap compared to the 15 grand machine you attach said wire to lol. I have the wires . I just dont know what machine would be compatible to work with diamond wire or how much custom fabrication that will need done . Tons of unknowns in that area I'm trying to figure out. Also was thinking of just modifying a chain saw to hold diamond wire instead of chain and just vemvemvem taking fatty rounds off giant pieces of petrified wood . 😎
@@CurrentlyRockhounding you're right. But I figure things out other ways at times than what's available isn't doable. So I've researched machines and parts and found a way to build one too for around 300 dollars which is much better than the 1000 they ask. But thanks. Last year I got the rock hounding supplies you suggested and went searching and found a few small crystals and agates but I live in the south flat of upstate NY and it's not really the area for it. But anyways I appreciate your channel. Thank you
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Pipe insulation will be a great addition. If you cannot buy just one piece, perhaps look for a "pool noodle". Glad to see the sanding belt issue is resolved. I guess any problem can be fixed.
I think I'm going to try and find a pool noodle.
You should be proud. It looks great. I like all the room next to the wheels. I use pipe wrap. It's just enough and cut a wedge so one piece goes on the side too. Now be happy and have fun.😷⚒
Thank you!
You might want to check out a pool noodle instead of the pipe insulation for that lip. They're a bit thicker, plus you can have a choice of colors.😁 I utilized several of them along the edge of my roof to protect the tarps. Worked really well.
Great rig, love that you put all that extra space there to get the belts on and off.
I will try to find one, I do think it might be a little hard to do this time of year.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding they sell them at Dollar Tree pretty much year round.
I would put a piece of garden hose over that edge and then the pipe foam. If you use just pipe foam, that edge will cut right thru it with your arms moving around. Looks great!!
Wow, beautiful work. Now for the fun!
Thanks you, I think it came out pretty well.
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: I'm truly impressed with your fabrication skills. My Dad was a machinist who built most of his own lapidary equipment back in the early '70s. Some of it still exists and is in the custody of my younger brother. You remind me of him! Love your lapidary laboratory by the way!
Building things yourself is often the way to go!
And there it is! Man, it looks awesome! It works awesome too i see. That thunderegg polished up beautifully! You put in the work, and now its time to reap the rewards! Its beautiful and you did an awesome job. Be proud! And i was thinking a pool noodle or pipe insulation for the arm rest. Thanks for sharing your awesome machine!
Very well built
Thank you!
Fantastic job!!!
Thank you very much!
Always love when a project works out, can’t wait to see what you do with it!!
There is a semiflexible tubing that is used for underground lines, it comes in many diameters and it would be great for your hand rest. I use this material to replace the roller handle on my 5gal field buckets, larger diameter equates to less wear on my hands when carrying back buckets of stone. Look for the crew with a machine that feeds lines into shallow runs underneath roadways, they have miles of this tubing. I hope this helps.
Jared, you are truly a man of many talents. And it shows in everything that you do my friend. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Your arbor looks and sounds like it functions flawlessly and I'm sure you will get a lifetime of use out of it. Great job! You will be a master of your craft in no time my friend. Congrats. 😁
Thank you!
I feel like this came out pretty good and I do plan on having it for many years to come.
GREAT JOB!!! So proud like a Daddy with his first child.😊
Ha! Thank you!
Looks like a unit you would buy. You did an amazing job fabricating the spray guard. I love the belt you used. Very quiet too. Proud Papa I wish you the best with it. Impressive.
Thank you! I'm happy with how it came out.
That's an amazing build! I've been working on restoring an ancient two wheel grinder/cabber myself. Your happiness is infectious -- can't wait to get back to the garage to work on it this weekend!
I would love to see your finished product.
Fabulous!! Awesome job!
Stoked to look at your design for DIY.
Stay Crystal 💫
Mari
Buddy, I am super stoked for you. That is an absolutely fantastic build. I picked up an old bench grinder that I found at a thrift store and this gives me a ton of ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.
Sometimes all it takes is some time looking at something and dreaming up ideas on the whiteboard to get something that is pretty good.
I get the same sort of excitement whenever I build my own custom whatever; especially when it exceeds even my inflated expectations, which are extremely high as is, lol.
EXTREMELY well done, if I say so myself. I mean, good lord it looks professionally built, it's that nice. :-)
Also, it's absolutely amazing what things people can find online nowadays. It's like a variable who's who on what one can build from just finding things on Craigslist, google, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, or even to an extent UA-cam itself. With just those few examples alone, lol, it's no wonder Radio Shack went under, ya know?!
Keep up the awesome work, and as always, give is an update a few months from now and let us know how the arbor is working and how you feel about it after it's had time to kinda break itself in. Take care!
Sometimes the best machine is something you build!
I will for sure be doing an update on it in a few months.
Awesome! Awesome to the MAX!!!
Thank you!
Congrats on the finished project Jared! It's been awesome watching progress on the members' side over the months.
Thank you, I'm happy to have it done.
Congrats!
Thank you!
Heck yeah man! I can only imagine the shop you'll be able to build when you move down south!
I'm looking forward to someday having a real shop.
Very well done!
Congratulations on the build. This is so cool. I also want a cabbing machine set up. Maybe I should build my own as you have. Thanks for the inspiration.
It certainly is much cheaper to go this route.
Awesome work there. Nice job on the frame/body It's obvious you've spent a lot of time thinking about this. Congrats.
Thank you, I think it came out really well and since shooting this video I have spent a bunch of time on the machine and I'm very happy with how it came out.
Looks good man, thumbs up!
Thank you!
Wow, you are awesome! Can't wait to see what you do.
Thank you!
That looks awesome! Nice work👍👍
Thank you.
Hell Yeah!!! That is an awesome setup and those drums look great for doing some big pieces!!! Well done bro!!!
Thank you! I think it will be really nice to work on.
Omagerd! I was thinking you really did a number on this. If more people used the items they design it would be easier for everyone. The extra space that doubles to remove the belt and room for larger rocks was great but when you turned it on, it was so quiet I felt like Encino man with a lighter.
I think the low volume of it is really nice as well, I think a big part of that is having the wood base on it.
Outstanding accomplishment! I recently had a bearing failure on my cabking 8, which cabking is sending me a new motor to replace it. They are a really good company and I would definitely recommend them. Great customer service and they stand behind their products. They even sent me upgraded hoses at no cost. I couldn't be more pleased with their company. I'm kicking the idea around to build my own just as you have. I don't have a warm space to build, that may have to wait until I move to a better location. I hope your holidays are festive and filled with joy, thanks foe sharing. Aus opal is a channel that I have recently found. I enjoy his content and would love to see his channel grow, as I do yours. I've just purchased a much better phone, Samsung s23. I'm familiarizing myself with it and really like it. I need a tripod and a bit of lighting to get my channel up and running. Thank you for the encouragement. It's boosted my confidence Mahalo
That is awesome!!! Your work is top notch!!!
Thank you very much.
Hurray!!! Congratulations on taking and making it your own sir, looks awesome!
Thank you! I'm super happy to have it up and running.
I love it! I love the space! I just got the cabling for Christmas and have caught 2 fingers on other wheels already..
Look at you bouncing on your toe tips with happiness! 😄Your well deserved sense of pride shines and your finished arbor shows you have great stick-to-it-tive-ness. Thanks for sharing with us
Thank you! :)
Wonderful!! I'm glad to see you so happy with it.
I'm very happy to have this thing up and running.
Very nice!! If you haven't heard of them, you can send a cad file to sendcutsend and they cap cut it and bend it, so that you just have to worry about assembly. Invaluable for members who may be thinking about building their own!
I have heard of them but never used the service.
I do have one issue which is that I have never produced a drawing like that on a computer before.
Well done and congrats sir. Looks great.
👍
Thank you!
Your great! We think the same way. I struggle to execute my plans that result in my vision! You did awesome work on that! I was thinking the same for cushion. There is some that look better than a pool noodle as far as the texture. I don’t think it’s as thick but they are softer. Normally used for copper pipes.
Impressive! I’m wanting to do something similar but I’ve never built a machine from scratch. Belts are smarter I think than wheels. Less waste and cost.
It's really not that hard, I think anyone can assemble this.
Thank you for the legwork. Will use this knowledge to expand my lapidary workshop. 🍻
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the donation! :)
That's awesome! Could you use a cut pool noodle for your armrest? Thanks for sharing!
I think I will be doing just that.
Love it!
I found a double arbor grinder setup complete with pillow blocks and small v- pulley
The rogue crew are in the house
PS
My tumbler is rattling along
Got all the bugs out of the motor setup etc
Well done! It looks great!
Thank you!
Great work...hope it works well for you!
Thank you!
Wow! That's fantastic Jared. Great job. We're happy for you.
Thank you! It has been a long time coming.
Congrats! Amazing, I am new and you teach me alot. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! ❣
Thank you! :)
For the hand rest, I would get a 1" wooden dowel and route a slot to fit the basin edge, then cover it with pipe foam
You did a really great job Brother Well Done👍👍
Thank you!
Awesome job, and great that you're sharing the how-to with members. May it be the first of many!
Thanks man, already I have spent a bunch of time on the machine and its really great.
Looks awesome!!
Thank you!
Awesome build, much more satisfaction when you built it yourself as opposed to buying one. Especially when you consider the cost of a Geni at around 2300 smackers. I have plans to build my own cabbing machine and my own small slab saw. Completely agree on the sizing issue with Genies, use one at my clubs shop and you're limited in the size you want to cab. Expect to see some cabs now!
Thank you!
Yeah I think if all you want to do is many little cabs and stuff those machines are great but beyond that you really don't have the room.
Nice!
You Rock!
Thank you!
Thanks! Congrats! Brilliant!
Thank you so much for your generosity!
That is built to last! It says a lot about your whole approach to lapidary when you take the time to go over every detail until it's right. Since the shop is so cold right now I'm delving into investment casting for jewelry then after that casting faceting machine components from zinc alloy, surprisingly equal to iron in tensile strength but much less corrosive. And melts at a much lower temperature! Not sure if you've seen the Popular Mechanics segment from 1970 or so but it contains plans for building a faceting machine. While I wouldn't say build that exact example it is a great educational resource for what goes into one. I remember you saying you'd like to start faceting so research is going to pay off big. You've seen the cost of what is on the market, it's insane.
Thank you! I think this is well built and designed to last.
I would like to try my hand at faceting someday but yeah those machines are crazy expensive, which means for me to get into it I will have to build my own..
@@CurrentlyRockhounding I tried adding a link to the PM faceting design album I uploaded but yt is very picky with the filters. Every time I post and refresh the comment vanishes lol. It's on a well known site that hosts images, an "imager" if you will (wink) and it's a gallery, so after you visit the site forward slash in the url, then add gallery then another slash and then add HaKWaeH
@@DonariaRegia Yeah they really don't seem to like people posting links. I will try to find it. Also you can always email me stuff! Thank you for the help.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding That last reply did stay up! If you have any trouble using the hints to find the gallery on (im ug r) I'll email it to you.
A fine job 😉
Thank you!
That looks perfect 🤩
Thank you.
nice....i am almost done building mine.....1 side has 1 expandable wheel, other side has an 8 inch trim saw and a 6 inch felt polishing wheel
Nice!
Very cool, nice job!
Thank you!
That's awesome, I want to try to do a 32 in saw build .
That's a very large saw.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding I got really big rocks
That would be Awesome!
At 09:15 the Budding Inventor is very pleased with his Creation.
Thank you!
Gonna have to figure out how to make all this DIY stuff. i want to get into lapidary stuff with all my rough material. Ive got an old 6" bench grinder 🤷♂️
Nice! Well done. I just bought a used Raytech with 6 inch expandable drums. Based on serial number (139), it must be quite old. However, looks almost like new. Must not have been used much. … Didn’t realize how expensive diamond belts are!
Stay tuned! There will be videos in the future about diamond belts.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding Excellent. Looking forward to the vids!
A pool noodle for a buck or two will be perfect and waterproof
I think I will be getting something just like that.
Really, this looks like it was a factory built machine! Damn nice job!
Thank you!
Great Job bro! Your starting a Fire that’s going to be hard to put out. Trailblazing
Nicely done. I was thinking of a similar getup for myself(only for cabbing though), might use sponge wheels pressed by 2 steel plates. Only problem I see is that Ill have to prep the sandpaper manually....
I think an important aspect of designing something like this should be how quickly can you change the belts out.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding I mean Ill have to make the belts at home.
This is a great build
I built one similar, however my bends were not as clean as yours.
Good job
I built mine so I can have an 80 grit and 100 grit for shaping larger stuff without rubbing knuckles. Lol
A ‘water noodle’, kid’s swim toy is solid plastic foam might work better than hollow pipe insulation
I will try to find one.
Pool noodle is a better rest in my opinion. Yes you have to cut it straight but it's bigger in diameter and lasts longer then foam insulation.
I'm going to try and find one. Thank you!
Wow. That looks great 👍 i think the same way, if you can, make it yourself 👍
That arbor turned out awesome, I`am proud of it and i did`nt even lift a finger to help LOL, your fabrication skills are admirable, have a great one and see ya on the next one.
Ha! Thank you, I'm very happy with how it turned out.
We use dollar tree pool noodles they are 2 bucks at Walmart also..
For the arm rest, just buy a pool noodle and cut it in half. It's hollow in the middle so you can just slide it on I believe
Impressive!!
Thank you!
Love your videos Jared, just wanted to say thanks for all the help and advice you give
Do you think there's much advantage in having 2 expanding drums over just one? I'm considering switching to expanding drums to my 2 wheel arbor, not sure if it would be better to have 2 expanding ones or one diamond and 1 expanding. Thanks again :)
Thank you! I'm happy to help with these videos.
The double expanding drum is nice for when you go up a stage and then back down because you missed something, it's just less starting and stopping of the machine.
Get CLOSED CELL FOAM for the padding....its waterproof
Will do!
Where did you buy your parts? Do you have a prefered manufacturer? Looks like my ancient, new-to-me Raytech Gem Lab 2 lapidary polisher (aka cabbing machine) needs new bearings on drive shaft. Never had to replace bearings before (looks straightforward).
All of the details of how I built it are on the two hour long video that I mentioned here.
Could you please let me know where you bought the wheels and sanding/polishing wheels. Thanks
They came from Kingsley North
I just picked up an arbor and am looking to build something similar. Where did you pick up the pan/base?
Its a commercial baking pan.
That looks great 👍
I found here in Finland old Raytech a-6” lapidary machine. Do you know anything about these Machines? Is that worth to buy and make it running again? It doesnt have motor, but thats not problem. Not found much information on internet bout raytech machines…Thanks for the video👍
Edit. A-6 looks much like GL-2 and that i found manual on your website 👍
I say buy it!
@@CurrentlyRockhounding thats what i did 👍
Can you tell me the best place to buy cabachon wheels and belts? I am brand new to all this on a very tight budget. I don’t want to give up due to lack of funds.
Depending on what you have Kingsley North is a good place to start.
one dayIll have to talk you into coming North to Ogden. I now have the lucky lapidary life that I have been able to buy Equipment. However I started out in lapidary by making my won DIY equipment. Like my first facet machine. It was a box fan and a pie pan. Im going to make a flat lap today becuase I dont have enough time to order one. Your arbor is amazing. I was getting ready to have to buy a 8" because of a order... I love all rocks but turquoise is my drug of choice. Anyways thanks for doing the work and putting it out there... PS my first year with DIY equipment I di 200K my 3rd 1/4 so cant say it cant be done... Lapidary is life
LapidaryJet_385
also recommendations on a motor for 30'' plus slab saw build
1 or 1.5 HP motor should do it.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding oh really I actually have a 1.5 hp motor just sitting in my garage lol from an old 14 or 10 inch . Sweet thanks for the help man !
Oh... your drums are small enough so that the belts just slide off. Mine have to be worked off a little at a time. That's so much nicer. I'm a little jealous.
Yeah it really is nice!
ever heard of cutting rocks with diamond wire ? i want to build a mini version, any tips ?
I have seen those.
Man those wires are pricey.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding the wire fairly cheap compared to the 15 grand machine you attach said wire to lol. I have the wires . I just dont know what machine would be compatible to work with diamond wire or how much custom fabrication that will need done . Tons of unknowns in that area I'm trying to figure out. Also was thinking of just modifying a chain saw to hold diamond wire instead of chain and just vemvemvem taking fatty rounds off giant pieces of petrified wood . 😎
@@pnwagate Have you seen the channel called "Greg's Stone Yard" that's the guy to talk to about these wire saws since he has made one.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding i have not , but i will have in about 5 minutes lol thats awesome info ill definitely be getting this out thanks man !
How was I not subscribed? 😮 problem fixed
Welcome!
A pool noodle cut to fit over the edge would be an inexpensive way to rest your arms.
I did exactly that and it worked great!
How do I become a channel member???
I have the full video on my archive on www.patreon.com/currentlyrockhounding
Can I buy one from you?
Since I'm not a factory it would very likely cost more than way you could buy from a company.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding you're right. But I figure things out other ways at times than what's available isn't doable. So I've researched machines and parts and found a way to build one too for around 300 dollars which is much better than the 1000 they ask. But thanks. Last year I got the rock hounding supplies you suggested and went searching and found a few small crystals and agates but I live in the south flat of upstate NY and it's not really the area for it. But anyways I appreciate your channel. Thank you
Nice job, I had the same arbhor, tried to sell it on Enay, no interest, in the trash it went. Then I see yours….Nooooooooo.
That's sad to hear that it went in the trash.
Fantastic job!
Thank you!