[Jewelry making - Article 00081] - Re: [Orchid] Is lapidary hard on the hands?

[Dave Sebaste]

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>     The major problem for me is the vibration of the machine. 

    Hi Amy, What kind of lapidary setup are you using that has such a
    vibration issue? I use the 6" DP Genie, purchased well-used, and it
    is smooth as silk (well, almost). The last time I had vibration
    issues was in the old silicon carbide days when wheels would get out
    of round... and stones would chatter across the face of the wheel
    while grinding. 

    If you're using diamond wheels and have a vibration issue, you might
    want to consider changing the bearings on the shaft. 

All the best,
Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com  
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 


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