[Jewelry making - Article 00604] - Re: [Orchid] Flex Shaft Lapidary

[Todd Welti]

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    I used to know a master carver who did most of his carving with a
    flexshaft on opal, and never used water. If you use only diamond
    tips, and not too large, it's not a problem. I never saw him damage
    any opal this way, and it's much more convenient. 

Todd Welti
Research Acoustician	
Harman International Industries	
Northridge, CA
(818) 895 8124
toddwelti AT yahoo.com
TWelti AT harman.com

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