How to Cut & Polish Gemstones: Introductory Lesson

www.MoreGems.com - Learn how to cut gemstones today! First introductory video by Steve Moriarty showing you how to precision facet a gemstone. In this video, Steve explains the tools and equipment needed to start gem faceting. Here is a summarized list of the tools and equipment needed to get started:
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From Lapidary Supply::
Faceting Machine:
Ultratec
Facetron
Facette No longer manufactured.
(Parts Available)
Imperial Alpha Taurus No longer manufacture.
(Parts available.)
-Transfer block (Usually sold with machine)
-Dops Assorted sizes Flat, cone and V. 3-10 millimeter for most stones.
Laps:
Diamond Steel 120-360-600
Raytech Nubond 325 and 600
Batt by Gearloose
Spectra lap by 3m
Refractol by Bob-A-Lou Rock
Scale Gem Oro or Tanita Carats to two or 3 decimal points 1.03 Carats or 1.035 Carats
Loupe 10x triplet High quality at least $25
Opti-Visor with lens number 5
Meetpoint faceting by Long and Steele Series of 7 books
Diagrams for Faceting by Glenn and Martha Vargas
French Cerium oxide or optical grade cerium
50000 mesh diamond powder
Brass sliding millimeter guage
Calcite Dichroscope
Alcohol Lamp
Gem Tweezer
Stone papers
Attack epoxy solvent
From the hardware Store::
Denatured Alcohol
Cotton Swabs
Pliers and Allen wrench
Acetone
91% Alcohol
Wd 40
Belt Conditioner
Exacto knife and blades
Cotton rags
Devcon 5 minute epoxy
Super glue
Everything listed except the faceting machine has a 2016 cost of approximately $1000
Also available to see in person at Moriarty's Gem Art Store at 126 South Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana. We're located in the hub of Northwest Indiana on the downtown Square.
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