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@@dcpattni the only way is to balance the hand peace, I have done a video on this, or go to Justin K Prims videos he also instructs on how to do this.

+94770098296 is the direct contact number of the owner talk direct.

Yes it is I have since sound proofed it.

@@benjamindejonge3624 The wife might object

Thanks for your kind words.

@@marksgemfaceting Btw Mark, you've inspired me to get out in the gargage and facet daily to perfect this beautiful and artistic hobby.

Thanks for your kind words, keep going.

I did a bank transfer direct to Sterlings account. It was as you suggest a worrying time, however I spoke to Sandun from Sterling several times, had many email discussions and an official quotation on his business correspondence. You could pay by credit card as you have some protection. Just do as much due diligence as possible. It’s sad that we have those nasty bastards out there doing all they can to steel our cash. However I have found Sterling and Sandun very reliable. The best advice is contact him direct, as web sites can be hacked and faked.

Purchase from Sterling faceters, Sri Lanka

Thanks for the correction, I am dyslexic and should have checked.

Thanks for the video and the explanation . I’m having problems polishing fluorite. I’m using cerium oxide at a very low speed , but unfortunately I can see little scratches on the surface . I change to 50 k diamond grit on an acrylic lap but with bad results . Any ideas ? Thanks again !

I think it is just a simple screw thread, I will have a look and get back to you. Sometimes it is worth undoing until you reach the click point at the beginning of the thread and starting again.

When I ordered I contacted Sandun at Sterling and asked him for a starter kit. I got the machine, 2 polishing laps, 4 diamond cutting disks, a doping station and several dops, the cheater hand peace, a dop holder and some polishing diamond powder. Thinking back it was about £1750.00 all in with about £85.00 import duty. Before you order ask Sandun for a itemised quote and then order.

@@marksgemfaceting thank you mark!

Het is het moeilijkst om te doen. Ik vind dat het perspex-lab zachter is, omdat het meer diamantpoeder vasthoudt.

@@marksgemfaceting Hoi Mark ik dank je voor de info maar er zijn toch mensen die dat moeten weten ik zelf had nu schijven gehaald met hars en glas en ander matriaal dat is mooi maar coruunt en spiniel word moeilijk ik bouw het op met polijsten ik ben nu met 300.00 bezig het komt in de buurt maar ben nog niet te vreden ik ben dit nog aan het onderzoeken Ik heb die schijven nu een maand of twee met andere stenen mooien geworden Maar we blijven het proberen ik dank je in ieder geval

You can get the machine from Sterling faceting machines in Sri Lanka, they ship world wide and I can highly recommend the equipment. Best way is to contact the owner direct on wats app, Tel +94770098296. Talk to Sandun. Thanks for watching Peter.

I alyways use 5 min epoxy, any make will do, the trick is to clean the stone first with acetone. Thanks for watching.

@@marksgemfaceting i use same 2 component 5 min epoxy but mine is always transparent and every time i go under 25 degree it pop and flyyy like bullet .even on polishing ,, i gueess need to go easy on these low angles ,, btw love your videos .

Yes fly offs do happen and reattaching the gem is never the same, frustrating I know.

I have three polishing disks, copper. Steel and perspex. The Perspex one is my favourite. I apply a fine diamond grit with WD40. Thanks for watching.

To me it starts with an accurate pre form using a 600 disk I set the level of one side of the square by leaving it cutting until their is no friction and the cutting sound almost dissipates. I then leave that level on the plate and do the same with the 3 remaining sides. I then swop out to a 1200 disk and do the same. I follow this procedure with all cuts to get an accurate cut. However no stone is ever 100 perfect unless you have a very expensive mast machine.

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching.

Yes it was very frustrating, Thanks for watching, stay well.

Thanks for your kind words, glad you found me.

Very proud thanks again for watching.

Sterling will ship to Canada. The owner speaks good English. Give him a call.

Your very right, it’s a good thing I enjoy doing it as a hobby.. I think you need a glamorous shop and lots of celebrity endorsements. Or perhaps a sweat shop. Paying minimum wages. Since I can’t afford a shop, know no celebrities and think people should get a good living wage, I will carry on doing it for enjoyment.

My later videos have far quieter music, working on it.

Anything for you daughter

Yes, however I have purchased others from Amazon and e bay as they get less efficient

Your very welcome it was fun to experiment. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching, good to see you again.

The clear lap is applied with diamond powder and is used as any other lap, this is a favourite of mine as it works well. Being a softer base it takes diamond powder well.

Yes a big clean up with acetone

30000 diamond powder and wd40

96 index wheel

Etsy and eBay have several sellers, from £28 to £60 depending on weight and colour.

Thankyou for watching

@@marksgemfaceting No Problem Mark. I enjoy watching and I love the interruptions from the wife, because that's just love...

Добро пожаловать, и спасибо за просмотр. Будьте здоровы

Thanks for watching

Sounds like a case for using a dopp, a bit of dowel and attach the stone with epoxy. Better still get some 6mm brass rod on e bay or Amazon it’s not expensive, and attach the stone with epoxy. With brass you can heat the brass to remove the stone. Good luck.

@@marksgemfaceting I did use a dopp after a couple drops. It’s amazing how slick it is even on dry skin.

Yes Aroldite

@@marksgemfaceting love you ❤️

It’s great to be loved, thank-you.

5 minuet epoxy normally aroldite, put it by a radiator to dry for at least 4 hours, better overnight.