how to cut your own turquoise cabochon

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
  • How to hand cut a gemstone cabochon. John Hartman gives you an extensive step-by-step demonstration and instructions on how to cut a Turquoise cabochon. He will show you all you need to know and give you information where to find the tools he uses. John Hartman has been cutting Turquoise since the 1960's.
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  • @user-uq1io9cv4d
    @user-uq1io9cv4d 3 месяца назад

    John, this is the best video on RUclips in my opinion, you are a STAR. Thank you.

  • @sachavan
    @sachavan 2 года назад +1

    Wow!! This was so cool. Thank you John.

  • @hersailor
    @hersailor Год назад +2

    You're a true master and blessing to those who want to come up in the generations following you. That really impresses me!!! Thank you John!

  • @dondoyle5252
    @dondoyle5252 3 года назад +5

    One of the best videos ever - very down to Earth and explained everything - Thanks!

  • @rimonagale1625
    @rimonagale1625 2 года назад +3

    Your tutorials are excellent!
    Thanks so much.

  • @johnduggan9010
    @johnduggan9010 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic video.... been a stoner most my life... now that I’m getting up in years I want to start doing something with my rocks...you gave me that direction... thank you my friend

  • @jpbutterfly7
    @jpbutterfly7 7 лет назад +22

    Best video that I had seen on this subject. The instructor was great, easy to understand. Nice close up clear video. AAA+++

  • @michelemurphy3541
    @michelemurphy3541 3 года назад +2

    You guys are so fantastic! You should do master’s class type classes! It is VERY intriguing and you are a natural at teaching.
    Absolutely Wonderful!

  • @doledesigns5938
    @doledesigns5938 4 года назад +16

    Appreciate your time and effort in these videos!! So much valuable information! Thank you

  • @TheMof4000
    @TheMof4000 2 года назад +2

    Really enjoying your videos John. You make instructional videos the way they are supposed to be. Interesting full of information.

  • @journeyofadigitalartist5021
    @journeyofadigitalartist5021 2 года назад +2

    This always seemed like something I couldn't do unless I had someone to show me. I should have been doing this a long time ago. I found a group that I will join and they offer free in person classes for members. This was an awesome video.

  • @GreeneGene33
    @GreeneGene33 3 года назад +1

    Awesome teacher and great Instruction!!! Can not thank you enough, you are a very kind person to share your time and expertise with the world......! I will be supporting Durango silver Company!

  • @liz-annawaugh955
    @liz-annawaugh955 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful! And thank you so much!

  • @AdrianoPedrasPreciosas
    @AdrianoPedrasPreciosas Год назад +2

    Obrigado por compartilhar seu trabalho amigo

  • @A10TOES
    @A10TOES 6 лет назад +3

    This is just like watching my dad when he was alive, this guy knows his business. My dad also made his own settings in silver, he always wanted to work w/gold but passed due to cancer before he was able.

    • @jiggler080
      @jiggler080 6 лет назад +1

      A10TOES sorry about your dad

  • @jessicasnaplesfl7474
    @jessicasnaplesfl7474 3 года назад

    The BEST polishing technique, start to finish!

  • @lizmakeswhatever
    @lizmakeswhatever 7 лет назад +9

    Turd 😂 I love that. This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you!

  • @markhevly4919
    @markhevly4919 3 года назад +2

    That was a neat presentation, but I always enjoy watching an established craftsman and just how easy they make things look. I've been taking an interest in various lapidary mediums. The turquoise is a beautiful stone and approachable with some practice I think. So thank you for your time, Il enjoy watching more of your work

  • @jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103
    @jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103 5 лет назад +5

    You are very thorough. Wow. Thank you from a beginner. Im still in the stages of repainting and buying new wheels for an old set of 6" raytech machines i have plus a trim saw that looks like a table saw. People like you that make these videos are the best, but you really explain exerything in the best detail. All i need is the final polishing wheel. Ill check out your supply list for sure and may even buy the last machine like yours 😁 thanks again!

  • @joetrueblood7663
    @joetrueblood7663 5 лет назад +1

    This is the best video in cutting stones👍👍👍

  • @janes1239
    @janes1239 9 месяцев назад

    I really appreciate your videos! Thank you for passing on your knowledge & expertise!

  • @lounisrajah5951
    @lounisrajah5951 Год назад

    Thank you for this interesting lesson.

  • @naskaaziz4771
    @naskaaziz4771 3 года назад

    super clear, the best I saw so far thank you for your time and informative video

  • @a.nik5647
    @a.nik5647 Год назад

    I just love the way you described in details.
    I'm a beginner . Almost 8 months trying to get a good trainer.

  • @alaskanfrogman
    @alaskanfrogman 8 лет назад +6

    Mr. Hartman, Thank you for this very informative video. I ordered a Diamond Pacific Genie, very similar to your CabKing machine. I've been scouring the internet looking for videos exactly like this one. Although you were incorrect on your grit number for the 6th wheel, everything else was very nicely presented. You provided exactly the info that I was seeking. My machine is a 6" grinder and am anticipating its arrival soon. It will arrive fully assembled and ready to use .
    There are literally thousands of videos online about cabbing and lapidary. The vast majority of them are short, some as short as 5 seconds long. I have been so bewildered and frustrated with these kinds of videos that are lacking any real, or useful information and have wondered why all these people even bothered to post their videos. Some are several minutes long, but do nothing, show nothing and only give video footage of their shop and equipment, no narrative, no info about what the machines are for, and no demonstrations about why they have the machines.
    Your video offers so much valuable info. It is clear and direct. Your presentation is extremely well done and the video lighting though slightly subdued, is more than adequate. Your demonstration is very revealing and shows your dedication to this craft of cabbing, thank you.

  • @hibiscusfreak
    @hibiscusfreak 8 лет назад +2

    You just cut and polished 2 gorgeous cabs in a half hour. It takes me almost 3 hours to do just one! Thanks for this great tutorial!

    • @phubarnow5388
      @phubarnow5388 5 лет назад

      Practice practice practice, plus it is a very soft stone. Works quickly, looks good with the added bonus that it doesnt wear your wheels down much.

    • @bryannonya9769
      @bryannonya9769 4 года назад

      Its called the magic of editing.

  • @evanvorous
    @evanvorous 5 лет назад +3

    I've always wondered how this was done. now I know. Great video!

  • @bbb4475
    @bbb4475 8 лет назад +2

    Thank you. Been looking for this info since taking class in early 70s

  • @pemuladingpa7440
    @pemuladingpa7440 2 года назад

    Such a hard work so appreciating 🙏👏🤗

  • @57jauar
    @57jauar 7 лет назад +1

    Wonderful teacher! I usually skip through, but not here. Very understandable.
    Thank you.

  • @catherinemushaw1956
    @catherinemushaw1956 Год назад

    Great video! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

  • @jimmanney4948
    @jimmanney4948 2 года назад

    A great, this is how it's really done, well done.

  • @bonnieborgeson3200
    @bonnieborgeson3200 8 лет назад +6

    Thank you so much John for your excellent demonstration videos. I'm just starting out and find your tutorials so very helpful.

  • @SashasRevenge
    @SashasRevenge 4 года назад

    Excellent video, I can tell that you have been doing this for a very long time. You just gave us all so much information and that was so very generous. Thank you, you’re an excellent teacher. Haha, be sure you get that turd out of there. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you haven’t watched enough.

  • @DesertHuesMine2012
    @DesertHuesMine2012 6 лет назад

    We live near Kingman and get quite a bit of turquoise local. Thank You for this..

  • @lianeisme
    @lianeisme 3 года назад

    I loved your video as thank you so much for sharing you knowledge.

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Год назад

    My 4th time to watch a MASTER!!! I want to learn so who do I turn to, But A MASTER!!!

  • @tentenmanguel7627
    @tentenmanguel7627 3 года назад

    Awesome, thank you very much for those details

  • @johncoccia607
    @johncoccia607 4 года назад

    Thank you for making a clear and understanding video great demonstration and details. I will be buying some materials from you

  • @bandilla7317
    @bandilla7317 2 года назад +1

    nice enteristing idea.

  • @fudge90
    @fudge90 6 лет назад +1

    Learned so much from this vid thank you. Now I know what calibrated means!

  • @K3Flyguy
    @K3Flyguy 5 лет назад +1

    Most excellent video!likely the best tutorial on u tube on the subject! I hope you continue to make videos I subscribed hoping to see more of your skills! Thank you again for your time and patience!!

  • @Lisaann1122
    @Lisaann1122 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you for making this video. I REALLY want to do this!

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 2 года назад

    Best advertisement for your stones! I have to buy a lot as a house fire destroyed all my turquoise. It left the silver bezels in rings and a squash blossom necklace but I need to fill those with stones. This was so interesting! Those machines cost a lot, so unless I am in the business, not worth the pricey hobby.

  • @MrDutchman100
    @MrDutchman100 2 года назад

    Great job on the video

  • @silversmithclasses
    @silversmithclasses 3 года назад

    Best video yet, thank you!!

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Год назад

    IF I HAVE THE FINANCES, I WOILD/WILL PURCHASE ALL YOUR TURQUOISE - JEWELRY AT 15% ABOVE YOUR SELLING PRICE. I can say this and that, However Time Will Tell and Most of All, Time Always Does Tell. I don't make promises, I Just Do My Best To Keep My Word. Dillion is Amazing, The Knowledge, Expertise In Turquoise is Just Remarkable. MANDY BLESSINGS UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

  • @sabengco
    @sabengco 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing John. Very helpful. How long should it take to grind, sand and polish those stones ( ie. going thru the six wheels)?

  • @haroldstevensjr.8201
    @haroldstevensjr.8201 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome brother

  • @thestripmusic2180
    @thestripmusic2180 3 года назад

    Very informative!

  • @Cemapedraselapidacao
    @Cemapedraselapidacao 4 года назад

    Azul turquesa é muito bonita essa pedra!
    Show!
    Excelente trabalho!
    Bom trabalho!

  • @monicakiniskey7522
    @monicakiniskey7522 5 лет назад +2

    Beautiful 💕

  • @dolsen1959do
    @dolsen1959do 3 года назад

    This is so amazing

  • @deborahschell9176
    @deborahschell9176 3 года назад

    I'd definitely lose a finger. Oh lord can you imagine the buckets of stone he has!! Oh my... he's truly an artist stone cutter. Beautiful, but I prefer unstablized stone. I'd rather love the feel of regular naked stone.

  • @mawi1172
    @mawi1172 Год назад

    Nice! So you made a thin stone even thinner? 🤔🤔🤔 Elegant! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @HemiHammy61
    @HemiHammy61 7 лет назад +2

    I really like how little time it takes to polish a stone..

  • @JCaptain-w9t
    @JCaptain-w9t 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @murtinmynter7602
    @murtinmynter7602 2 года назад

    Great video 🐥✌️❤️

  • @jimcarnathan5175
    @jimcarnathan5175 2 года назад

    Great video just upgraded to the 6" cabking so I don't have to change wheels all the time. Now is there a place to see all of your videos listed so I can pick the ones I need to watch?

  • @lindamalcovsky
    @lindamalcovsky 2 года назад

    Hi John..thank you for the detailed info..im brand new to this..haven't even cut or polished one stone yet lol..but im doing my research so that I only buy what is best for me..im leaning towards the cabking 6" ...your video has me feeling confident thats the right choice. My only question is about the stones I have here on my property..lots of serpentine and quartz and quartzite. Are these good to cut and polish? Thank you for any and all advice 😁

  • @DSVETLOV
    @DSVETLOV 2 года назад

    Спасибо, Джон! Жаль что не увидел этого раньше, иначе бы заказал у вас изготовление кабошонов из фордита

  • @loue6563
    @loue6563 6 лет назад

    Thank you this is so awesome .

  • @turboed350
    @turboed350 3 года назад

    23:10 did that power cord ever short out rubbing on the belt? good video i like how you just roll to the girdle not bevel in steps im going to try that now, looks way faster and simple. also good to see how you hold it down and run the bottom side of the wheels here and there im new to cabbing and have always thought i was wrong and worried i might tear diamonds or have the stone pull off the dop or something catch with the wheels. looks like it works fine once its roughed in, good to see how you do it. thanks for the video.

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Год назад

    This is my third time to watch.

  • @genemillard4817
    @genemillard4817 7 лет назад +4

    What would be the value of those two stones after they were finished?

  • @kylerich3771
    @kylerich3771 6 месяцев назад

    Gr8 video

  • @wellintonbomfim6189
    @wellintonbomfim6189 4 года назад

    lindas pedras ficou show

  • @gregperry4767
    @gregperry4767 4 месяца назад

    Awesome

  • @danvango
    @danvango 2 года назад

    you have a chance of cracking the sone using a torch.e6000 glue you use water to release

  • @mikracodthe-dowz7369
    @mikracodthe-dowz7369 3 года назад

    Sangat istimewa .saya suka batu pirus

  • @richardbinell2053
    @richardbinell2053 2 года назад +1

    One question, John. Do you use acetone to remove the glue from the back of the cab, or another technique? Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @Shukarr
    @Shukarr Год назад

    Thank you so much for this video. Do you use flashback arresstors on your torch?

  • @landontakeamericaback2106
    @landontakeamericaback2106 6 лет назад

    Thank you for your great instruction , its been the best out there, I have a Question, can the super glue and nail be used on stones that are not backed .

  • @kenchapman3293
    @kenchapman3293 7 лет назад

    good video. thank you.

  • @memzo1629
    @memzo1629 6 лет назад

    My left ear really enjoyed this video.

  • @tboneanstine
    @tboneanstine 4 года назад

    What a pro

  • @foxtale00
    @foxtale00 4 года назад

    Hi, John! Thank you so much for your video! I have the Cabking set up headed my way, with trim saw attachment! In your video, you mentioned that you sold rough turquoise. I know it's been a few years, but I was wondering if you were still selling any? I looked on your site and didn't see any rough. Please let me know if you are! Thanks!

  • @sunseeker8460
    @sunseeker8460 6 месяцев назад

    Mr.Hartman, If I may ask, I lost a centerpiece of turquois in my Navajo wrist brace. If I have a piece of Kingman, would it be doable to cut, shape and polish a piece from a lump that I have?

  • @pedroandri8526
    @pedroandri8526 3 года назад

    i really love to have one turquoise stone

  • @iniyudijayapirus7262
    @iniyudijayapirus7262 4 года назад

    Beathiful👍👍👍👍

  • @andrewgibb8846
    @andrewgibb8846 4 года назад

    Awesome setup, do you know if I can buy the long shaft or left and right shafts to make my own machine with my bench grinder? Thanks for sharing!

  • @drutten17
    @drutten17 7 лет назад

    Great interesting

  • @patriciahazeltine9986
    @patriciahazeltine9986 4 года назад

    Are you at the Pow Wow in Quartzsite this week? Do you ever go??

  • @abboudaldaher
    @abboudaldaher Год назад

    Thank you. I want this machine. How much is it to Turkey?

  • @oscargodinez350
    @oscargodinez350 7 лет назад

    i like the good old blue man

  • @TIG2MAN0
    @TIG2MAN0 Год назад

    Where did you get your calibration chart for Stenzel, I'm looking for one for opal, they seem hard to find.

  • @lyonheart3557
    @lyonheart3557 2 года назад

    Hi John my name is Jerry..kinda new to the lapidary crowd..had a gd friend give me a bunch of what he called turquoise..how can u tell if what u have is the real deal..

  • @erhancifteler
    @erhancifteler 2 года назад

    I m from turkey I have a workshop making silver jewellery ..I would love to have the availability to cut my own stone s I work mostly with gem stones ..could you manipulate me how and where I can get all the equipments ..thank you in advance

  • @TIG2MAN0
    @TIG2MAN0 Год назад

    Do you ever use Dremel tool?

  • @SOOLRASMUS
    @SOOLRASMUS 5 лет назад

    boy you sure make it look easy ,but as a silversmith I know how hard and dangerous it can be.I will never try it at home.thats why there are Masters like you to do it.

  • @showdown7776
    @showdown7776 6 лет назад

    I use a stick and wax and can remove stone with in freezer. Good hard tourquoise does not have to be backed or I make the cabs holding stone in my hand...have to be careful though.

  • @DesertHuesMine2012
    @DesertHuesMine2012 6 лет назад

    Did you ever have trouble with your switch on your Cab King? .. we had to order a new one.. The switch started cutting out the first week , brand new out of the Bax Cab King.

  • @sergiochairez86
    @sergiochairez86 4 года назад

    Hi can you tell me how to place the pads on the flat lapidary..

  • @HeartCandy1107
    @HeartCandy1107 10 месяцев назад

    I cant find Wizard saw. Where to buy pls?

  • @aspire88
    @aspire88 6 лет назад

    John, I was wondering if you could give me an opinion on the veracity of a Royston vintage piece I recently purchased. In watching your video, I see that you apply plastic steel to the back and I am wondering if that may be what I am seeing or if my stone is a fake. The turquoise part seems quite thin and it almost looks like a ceramic tile on the back- there is a clear line between the layers like a wafer. Wish I could post a pict.

  • @sandys62
    @sandys62 4 года назад

    Great tutorial, thank you😀. Would you please be able to tell me where I could get a nice chunk of what I think is turquoise stabilized (I'm in Canada)? I don't think I can use it the way it is, because it's fairly crumbly. Hope you can help me. Thanks again😊.

    • @DurangoSilver
      @DurangoSilver  4 года назад +1

      Sandy,
      The best way to get one piece stabilized is to purchase a product called "Cactus Juice" . The manufacturer also sells a vaccum set up to stabilize. Most stabilizers will not stabilize just one piece.

    • @sandys62
      @sandys62 4 года назад

      @@DurangoSilver Hi☺. Thanks so much for your advice. I will check into that. My plan was to try to cut it into 1/4" pieces (hopefully it won't fall apart😨😉) and then stablize them. Thanks again😊. Sandy

  • @billvassar7473
    @billvassar7473 4 года назад

    I did all this when my parents were alive, in their studio.

  • @jansatcher2961
    @jansatcher2961 Год назад

    Link for purchase info

  • @mineatep5548
    @mineatep5548 2 года назад

    This machine how much does it cost ? Where can I buy this machine?

  • @leehulcher6754
    @leehulcher6754 3 года назад

    What is the Baroid from Haliburton For??? Please.