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From: Kevin P. Kelly
Date: Tue May 08 06:27:24 2007
 
     
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    Ian, as you state the results depend on how well I set up the unit.
    The main concern for me is how to hold the material. It's extremely
    rare opal; I don't want to waste any. I may first try turning a
    cylinder using my faceting machine. I can use wax to hold the preform
    and simply rotate the dop. I say, simply, but I don't think so; there
    are lots of variables and adjustments. Sometimes the laps are not as
    flat as they might be. 

    I'm not sure I've totally digested your post, but a crude lathe may
    result in a crude cylinder. Again, it's how to hold the material.
    I've got equipment that would serve as a lathe if the faceting
    machine doesn't serve. I'll just take as much time as it needs. And
    wait for the moment. 

Thanks for the input.
KPK
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