[Jewelry making - Article 00407] - Re: [Orchid] Graver max ?

[Phillip Scott]

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Neita,

    The two items you list are two totally different things.  There is a
    little cross over in usage with the two items.  I will try to
    explain.  The Foredom micro motor is a high speed rotary grinder/hand
    piece. You have the option of either using 3/32" or 1/8" burs with
    the hand piece.  These are very nice smooth running systems.  You can
    use either a foot control or you can dial the speed control into the
    controller for continuous speed control.  This unit will drill sand
    and grind.  You can use this to drill holes for pave' but it will not
    raise beads to go over your stones.  A regular Foredom Flex Shaft
    machine will also drill holes and cut seats for stones. 

    The Graver Max is quite different.  This tool is used for setting
    stones. It uses compressed air to do several things.  Depending on
    your setup, it uses compressed air to power the impact style hand
    pieces which hold gravers or beading tools.  You can think of it kind
    of like a small jack hammer which allows you to guide gravers through
    your metal.  This is ideal for pave', bezel, flush setting and
    raising beads to hold stones in place. It is also used to remove
    metal around the stones once the beads have been raised over the
    stones.  Other uses are for hand engraving and bright cutting metal
    for decorative purposes.  The Graver Max also can power a high speed
    rotary hand piece similar to the Micro Motor.  This means that the
    Graver Max can also be used for drilling operations line the Micro
    Motor.  The Graver Max is definitely more versatile, as it can
    perform many different operations. If you are doing Pave', Flush
    setting, or bezel setting,the Graver Max would be the tool of choice
    and worth the extra money.  This tool will save you time and increase
    your accuracy and proficiency in stone setting while reducing your
    risk to the stones because of the added control you have over your
    tools. 

    There are also many good video's, which teach some of these
    techniques, such as "Classroom in a Box" which is EXCELLENT for
    teaching flush and bezel setting.  If you are new to stone setting or
    have been setting stones this way for years, this would be a great
    way to learn the proper technique or new techniques from a world
    class teacher, Blaine Lewis.  

I hope this has helped.

Respectfully,
Phillip Scott G.G.
Technical Support & Sales
Rio Grande
1-800-545-6566


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