$75 DIY 10 in 1 / all you need machine for lapidary and jewelry making
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2023
- Since making this video i have begun working on a newer, better, 3D printed version. That can and will be able to do a lot more!
Link to newer machine video at bottom.
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The lapidary space needs guys like you. Equipment prices are absurd. Very interesting work!
Only absurd because people actually pay those prices for such tools. If people weren't buying them, they wouldn't be so overpriced.
Not trying to tell you your business or seem smarter or whatever. I’ve just fooled with a lot of electronics. That P supply should have way more ventilation. Like a computer fan or two … just trying to hopefully help you add some years to your 5 in one gem machine .. hope it helps ya some bro
i have been running it for a year without issue. you can always make something better of course but the goal was to make something cheap and easy and i decided fans weren't worth the added space and cost and its been fine without them. its not running like a cnc machine where it runs at high power and speed for hours. it either runs at high speed for short periods of time or slow speed for long periods. its intended use is not pushing it anywhere near the point where fans are necessary
Make sure to tighten collect good if left to slip it will be ruined.
I have tested mine with an IR thermal thermometer and can confirm for typical use it barely exceeds room temperature. I think those commenting about how this needs a fan are coming from a CNC background which is the intended use for this spindle and power supply and under those circumstances, where its running at high speed for many hours nonstop, they would be correct but that's not how its being used in this situation. For polishing, grinding or lapidary, its running for only a few minutes before being paused for tool change or whatnot. It never has a chance to get hot. That said if I am running it on a job longer than normal, I sometimes position an external fan directed at the rear vent and it seems sufficient.
I have been saying for over a year now that someone needs to build a workaround for that expensive stuff, you get my sub!
There are few SAINTS in the lapidary world. You Sir, are most definitely one of them!
Not all heroes wear capes... ROCK on!
Donated and emailed. Love this idea
Thanks for watching guys! This video seems to be getting some views and looks like it might end up being my most popular video to date if the trend continues. I have been told that YT wont suggest videos to a larger audience unless it receives 2000 likes . This is the first video i have ever made where i think that target might actually be possible, so if you wouldn't mind helping me get this to 2000 likes i would really appreciate it. Im really curious if that myth is actually true..Also please consider subscribing as i have lots of similar content in the works. thanks again! EDIT: I FINISHED AN EVEN BETTER VERSION WITH EVEN MORE USES!!!! You can find the updated version here. ua-cam.com/video/xE7654RbFh0/v-deo.htmlsi=Ysh9un75F964N0xa
Thanks for sharing, you are a genius! Are you planning to sell this machine mounted, Or at least, could you possibly point some links to find those different parts, I can send privately my email
Just found this and am so impressed.
I am retired old man & cannot make’s any machine.
May I kindly ask you & buying your made in machine is it?
Please let me know about payment information?
Thank you very much
Done. Liked and subscribed. Thank you Sir.
dont buy anything yet, i am almost done with a much better version that will do a lot more. ill be posting it soon.@@myrtille92100
First video I see from your channel.
Straight to the point, clear, no annoying music, good sound and vidéographie.
And I did learn something here!
Thanks for sharing.
God Bless.
thanks . theres no annoying fancy stuff because i dont know how to do any fancy stuff . ha ha
I was thinking the same thing about the power supply. While you've been using it for an extended period of time, the added heat build up may shorten the life of the unit. I love this build! There's no limit to what you can do with it!
its been working fine for a year now. i use it every day.
@@sweetgumnyc7794
I think you’re missing the point… they’re not suggesting that heat build up will make it not work at all. The fact that it’s “worked fine for a year” doesn’t mean that it will still work fine the day after tomorrow, or a year from now. But if a small amount of ventilation can prolong the life of the power supply (especially since you’ve completely glued its enclosure shut), wouldn’t it be worth considering?
$75 for a machine that lasts 5-10 years is always better than $75 for a machine that lasts 2-3.
How can i buy one
Is it posible to from my country ,and how much it is ,thank you
This is great advice, you're actually bring a service to ppl not just recycling content. hearing those prices makes me glad I got my little old Aussie made 3-1 for $100 motor and all, it's got a little cutting disc, grinding wheel and flat polish pad of the side of the grinder. It's also a good idea to talk around the lapidaries, the more hands on guys some time trade and move machines around when some old fellas retire, it can help to be in the loop if you don't mind waiting and asking for stuff to come up
Also that stone looks like a nice bit of chalcedony, about a 6.5- 7 on hardness, but it buzzed thru it nice and quick👍
Wow! Very impressed.
great vid! concise, cant tell you how much i appreciate that. was looking into this last night and had decided i could not afford the tools. the here you are....saved my wallet and now i can progress further in my lapidary journey.
thank you so much.
keep shining your light
Ingenuity, Innovation and the DIY is OUTSTADING. Way to Share.
Hey, what a great job!
Can you please tell me, which kind of screw and flange that is when you use it as a flat lap?
Thank you!
Wow will be building one of these. Thank you
Ingenious!! Please share the files! This is part of what makes you tube so handy. Us DIY ER’s sharing with each other. Thanks for your generosity of spirit bro!:)
great video. I'm ordering a spindle motor now and am going to make my own. i have some old bits and pieces that i can recycle for this project. you have some really good ideas. thanks for sharing
Excellent creations thanks for the info!!!
Simply ingenious!!! I love your creation! You have a great mind!!!
Thank you! 😊
My hats off to you, sir! That is what I been looking for, just a small hobbyist all-in-one piece of ingenuity. I think you should patent this if you haven't already. I can't build one myself, but would buy one.
This as awesome! Found my next project
I want to let you know this is the most useful video I've ever seen on UA-cam. Thank you! I just subscribed to your channel too!
Impressive thanks for sharing!
Brilliant. I didn't realise it was easy to laser cut 1/4" acrylic, which is something I need to do.
I've been doing something similar using a couple of Boashishan polishers (like the Foredom bench lathe), but that spindle motor is more flexible.
Outstanding creativity and versatility.
thanks!
so cool I will be donating!
That is awesome dude,thanks so much for sharing, I'm blown away
Your continuing videos with this are amazing. You’re hitting so many of my interests! When I got my kit, I didn’t get a power supply or a wiring diagram. AliExpress have been helpful, but I’m really looking forward to your vector files. Your videos are really helpful, such an approachable style, so open to improvising. Thanks for posting!
im almost finished with a better version that uses the same kit. ill be posting it tomorrow!.. youll like it soooo much better and uses the same motor and parts
Nice, I always like to see alternatives to over priced equipment.
Nice work! I also build my own lapidary machine, so far I'm using it for making cabochons.
Donated and emailed
thanks so much!!
This is so good!
Thank you so much!
Glad you like it!
I would recommend that this power supply needs more ventilation and access to it, if it needs repair. Other than that this is one handy device. 👍
thanks . i was trying to balance ease of construction vs ease of repair and figured since the entire spindle kit is 75 bucks and the only thing i can imagine failing would be the power supply, i figured it would better to permanently seal it to prevent water leaks. regarding the venting, that too i decided to limit to only the back to prevent water getting inside. if i ever need to take it apart i could just crack off the top and just glue it back together but at 75 bucks total cost im not too worried about it.
Hello, amazing job with this!
I was wondering where you posted the plans, as I have been desperately trying to afford my setup but seems like a false dream. I would be thrilled to build one and can afford this. Please let me know when you can, thank you so much for the video and providing the plans too 😊
he made a newer , better version. The plans are with the other video
Good video, nice work.. will try to build something similar however your power block may over heat do to acrylic an the fact you never vented the power box.
Excellent work! Love it. Just subscribed and was wondering about the parts list.
I don't see it anywhere?
Would love to give this a try myself. Thanks for posting this.👍
Brilliant! I wonder if I could do it? Need a few more tools... Thank you so much
I used to play with a friends, laughing machine when I was a teenager. My daughter and I are really obsessed with picking up rockstar walk. I would love to be able to polish these up and possibly bake some cuts to them. This sounds like something that may meet that need. Thanks.
😎thanks for the video
Seriously awesome & super generous 👏👏👏 Can’t wait for the vector files!!! Will you include one for the upright jig as well? Well done!
everything will be included. just need to make a few tweeks :)
Hey sweetgum did you ever get those files in order?
I'm eager to get started.
Hey love the content thanks for inviting me to your Channel
Nice skills
Im building one with a phnumatic drill for cutting gems with a paddel wheel that will be powertng the compressor to keep my air tank full on the side of my boat . Free energy. .👍👍👍❤️ Grate video young fella
Good job! And thank you! Another mitzvah! (a good deed, charity , etc) Until next time! -Marc in Medford, Oregon
Your video was awesome! I have ordered the motor kit but no clue for the shaft that looks like you just drop the wheels onto. Anxiously awaiting the accessories list!
youre right. i didnt provide links to the accessories. i can do that soon
@@sweetgumnyc7794please post accessory list on the video description!!
Do you have a link for the motor kit you bought?
Fantastic! Looks like you created some kind of adapter to attach the flex shaft. Would appreciate if you could advise on that as well.
not sure what you mean. everything i use it off the shelf
If the torque is high enough it would make a great graver sharpening set up.
i do use it for that!
good work
Thanks
How can I obtain your measurements to make the box? Really great idea!
Genius
I did not see the vector files. Would you share those please?
Also, this is great! I did a similar thing for a Dremel Tool, for making scale models of construction plans.
Nice!!!!
Thanks!
I want to try this. Would love a link to the ali express motor and those vector files.
can you please answer or someone that does.and knows. Can you use it just like a hi -tech or like the flat lap machine you have. is it the right rpm? isn't the proper speed 1200 rpm..i know you showed it but,im just questioning a few things before i buy the motor as for i just want to use it as a flat lap and a saw . im worried about the right rpm for stones? and could it honesty run a 8 inch diamond disc and backing plate for a long time all day as long as motor is being cool,say a fan?i have it ready to order,just worried it's to much to be used as a flat lap and not proper and is it low rpm ..not sure how motor work,thanks for sharing-mike
so many things...please go into each thing in seperate videos w/ parts and operations..i bet people would give you additional ideas to expand/fine tune the operation you are discussing.....this could get really fun
Great video! Thanks. I think I'm going to make your 5 'n 1 project, but I'm having trouble finding the vector file for the project.
dont make it yet, im almost done with a better version with many more uses.ill be posting it soon
Hey awesome one! Can I get the vector/dfx? PLEASE!! I’ve subscribed
As far as I can tell, this uses an adjustable current output to control the motor. What is the viability of using a Hall effect sensor to detect motor speed and then running it as a constant rpm rather than a constant current?
I like how you add ten dollars to the price each video
i have no idea what you're talking about.
where did you get the motor and the rest of the kit from??
Hey sweetgum,
Thanks for sharing your process and knowledge!
How has the machine been holding up?
im in the process of making one. Ill post the results when im done. So far i finished the 3D printing and for such a small footprint, it seems like a very sturdy machine
links to all the parts you ordered? I was hoping to find that in the description, but can't find it. thanks
I would like the vector file and instructions.
How many brackets did it come with? I only see them for sale with one bracket. How did you purchase a second bracket?
I really like this idea, but I noticed that there seems to look like the disc for a flat lap or the saw as a bit of wiggle... is that just that nature of the beast when going this route, or have you figured anything out to keep it true/less wobble?
Bro would you be interested in making one of these to sell? I would like to purchase one from you. ASAP ASAP!! 💯
Wouldn’t be to hard to add some bearings for the rock tumbler
Where did you get the first radial wheel you put on there? Is it a Jooltool wheel? Thanks for this video. Would you share where you got all the little attachments you used?
you can buy those , i think they are called 3d ninja wheels but the one i used was laser cut. it will be a part included in the final vector file for the machine when i share it
Great Job Sir! Very ingenious! Please share the vector files- I happen to have some scrap 1/4 acrylic and a CO2 laser cutter. Thanks again!
yes i will be adding them soon, im just making a couple more adjustments. ill be posting an update soon where i show a few more features i added as well as finished vectors.
Any closer to posting the files? You are my guru now and this is an amazing gift!
My only concern with this is if you need to get back into the power supply for a repair or replacement, the acrylic seal will need to be broken. Can you break the bond chemically or will you have to remake the box assembly?
I really need to make one of these, the lapidary club I'm at has a trim saw that uses oil instead of water cooled, it's so gross.
What is the tool called at 6:59. I want to build this I just don’t know what the tool is called to order it
Can you link the motor kit… I can’t find it?? Thank you
Is it to buy this tools or it is available in the philippinea.thank you
Question: I've been shopping on aliexpress for the motor kit and can't seem to find any that come with 2 of the clamp/brackets, only 1. I can buy another single clamp, but if you don't mind dropping the link to the model you bought that comes with 2, that'd be extra cool 😄
hi, yes, i had a second clamp. the kit only comes with one. honestly, you can probably get by with just one
I didn’t receive wiring instructions in my kit. Would you mind saying how you wired the two power connections? I don’t wanna fry it before I even start.
sure check out this link and look in the product photos. there should be a wire diagram. let me know if you need any more help.
www.amazon.com/Spindle-Cooled-Milling-Converter-Engraving/dp/B01LNBOCDA/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2CR4P358I6DQT&keywords=spindle+motor+kit+500watt&qid=1687216546&sprefix=spindle+motor+kit+500watt%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
Okay, this looks awesome! I only have one issue, sorry. Is it me, or is there a slight wobble? I feel like there is too much deviation from center. I could be wrong, since I am somewhat visually challenged
naw it spins true, the polishing disk i was using is torn so that could explain a little wobble or maybe the table. i needed to film on a folding table because i didnt have room to film on my normal work desk so the table for my video was a little shaky.
You mounted with two brackets. It is sold with only one bracket. Do you need two brackets?
you can mount it with only one but if you have a 3d printer wait because im almost done with a 3d printed version thats gonna be better.
I assume you have not put up a part list and link to the vector files because of this 3D-printed version coming out? I would love to see this new version of your project. Should I still purchase the same spindle motor referenced in the video?@@sweetgumnyc7794
great idea for small stones. next stop shark tank?
How can I buy a complete set from Bangladesh? How can I place order?
Site links would have been nice in the description.
Only problem is working with many rocks you need constant water running over the rocks to not produce rock dust that can actually in some cases. Kill you. Or make you very sick. I get it that some things are expensive. Its why I made my flat lap out of a potter wheel by VEVOR for $99.99 and drilled a tiny hole and put a 1/2" flat washer in the center to hold the disk in place. Ive done at least 150 rocks of making pendants and earrings on it so far. I can still even use it for a pottery wheel if I like. I made a drip system from a 5 gallon bucket that runs water constantly onto the diamond flat lap 8" plates. The disk can take all the way upto 12" plates if I need to. Thats a bit expensive though. I also use a glass grinder for $60.00 on rocks edges sometimes. Then for my rocksaw. There is this $95.00 cheapo rock saw that comes with all kinds of add ons that you can use as a Dremel etc. polishing wheel. It's actually built like a tank. I was seriously impressed with not having to buy a $700 rock saw for small cutting stones. Larger stones upto about 5" I use a wet tiles saw and a diamond blade. That all I really needed to get started. I'm just worried on how you will keep water out of that motor there or not create horrible rock dust.
you could add water to what i built very easily. like i said i already have a flat lap so i didnt need to. the idea is of this being better over everything else im aware of is the versatility. i could have built a flat lap for even cheaper, but this is a flat lap, a lathe, a saw, a tumbler and a polishing machine and much more actually.
@@sweetgumnyc7794 Is that motor able to keep water from getting into it?
Any Idea what the runout is on the spindle?
no but so far i havnt used it in any capacity where it might be an issue
Oh man, a couple decades ago I was interested in jewelry crafting, still have a bunch of uncut stones, but never had the equipment to do anything with them. Now, though, I have a 3D printer... 🤔
@sykseer A better design choice overall, for sure, but I can't blame him for using what he's got. Plus, anyone who has both a 3D printer and the mindset to build their own lapidary tools should be able to CAD up the simple mounts necessary here, after being inspired to do so.
Can I buying you made in machine is it possible?
Awesome solution! Could you provide links and vector files. Thanks
HI THANKS! yea i will be posting vectors soon. i just wanted to add a couple additional features before i posted them..for one i want to add a splash guard for the saw as well as the final file for the radial brushes for the jool tool...those i actually laser cut so i would like to include them in the file because if you need to buy those , that alone is almost 75 bucks!..mine you just stick sandpaper on the bottom.
This is awesome! Will be watching for the files!!! Shared and subscribed!!
Did the files ever get released?
its the collet to motor connection that bugs me about these.
personally...
i already have them, anyway lol... ER collets on 150mm shanks. angular contact bearings preferably. bunch of round belt pulleys. isolate the motor from the spindle, with a few different speed ranges besides the controller. large wheels, better to rely on a reduction to limit the top speed...
seeing the four jaw, on an arbor, in a collet, stuck to a shaft with a grubscrew is sort of amusing...the less connections the less vibration and load on the bearings...
😮
Just a heads up sounds like ur struggling to breath, hope your taking care of yourself
I don't understand how they charge $600 for a saw which is just a reconfigured $80 angle grinder. Then they charge another $600 for a lap machine which is the same thing. There's just no reason it should cost anywhere near that.
its because its specialized equipment. The angle grinder companies sell a lot more grinders than the lapidary companies do so they can scale up their process more..If you wanna see mark ups, try looking at medical equipment. a laser cutter from china can cost under a $1000, for bacially the same components but configured for medical use, they want like $300,000
An exposed motor sitting on a power supply without any real splash guard protection from the moisture getting into any of it. Better make sure you plug into a GFI socket! 😆
all sealed with silicone. thanks
If you dont want to spend the proper money on real equipment, then you dont want to do lapidary.
Do you use that same type of thinking with everything you do? Because you are kind of being a snobbish douche bag with that comment.
i like to do lapidary and i absolutely will not spend that kind of money on lapidary machines.. you can do a lot of lapidary on a drill press, angle grinder or even by hand if you want..Your comment is idiotic. Youre either a manufacturer of lapidary equipment or your trying to justify to yourself why you spent thousands of dollars on machines you just saw a $75 machine do.
great video I'm in the process of making one , it as loads of uses and us showed me a few too, nice 1 catch you
dont make it yet, im almost done with a much better version!
ok@@sweetgumnyc7794