Thanks Philip, got a couple of good tips and a different approach to cabbing. I really liked that you did a great close up and voice over- much harder listening to someone speak with a grinding wheel going.
Where did you get the apparatus that has the perfect height for the 15 degree cut? Did I hear you say you flipped the stone over and grind from back side of the stone to make girdle? Also, are you using a metallic sharpie pen? Oil based metallic or acrylic? You have shown some different techniques. Thank you for taking the time to share. Great job!
Hello! Thanks for watching! I was actually looking on the diamond pacific website for their catalog, but after calling around, I’m finding out that they no longer advertise them! But I have an extra one I think, or you can easily make your own jig! It’s very simple. The height should be to where the jig meets the wheel at the bottom 1/4 of the wheel. The bottom of the jig should be 0 degrees flat to rest on the water pan, and the top of the jig should be cut at a 15 degree angle 📐 from the bottom. So it’s like half a house shape. That should give you a perfect 15 degree chamfer. 👍🏽 If you can’t make a jig, feel free to email me and I can make you one or sell you my extra one that I have somewhere. :)👍🏽 My email is djleadone@yahoo.com And yes, you are correct. When cutting the angle, you’ll want to flip the stone over and cut ALMOST to the line outlining the perimeter of the stone. If you cut to the line, then eventually you will cut INTO the perimeter when you move to the finer grits, so leave yourself a little space between the line and then refine the stone to the line with the finer grits, like the third wheel. The last three wheels are mostly for polishing, so not much material will be removed… since this video, I have refined some techniques. I use a thin pencil like aluminum scriber that I sharpen to a point, and then use that as a pencil to draw lines as it doesn’t wash away in water and you can see the aluminum very well under the lamp. But feel free to contact me if you have difficulties finding either tool. I know it’s very hard to find things these days, and many businesses were badly effected over the past few years… Keep on rockin’! 👍🏽
Oh actually I was able to find someone that carries them, although with a bit inflated price. Here is the link if you wanted to just buy from them. It’s called a cab rest! Here is the link… kingsleynorth.com/cab-rest.html
I like you Daniel. Try using a Sharpie between grits. The rule is that you have to cover the entire surface of the stone. If you miss a spot, then that is frustrating, no matter how small. The sharpie, ( the newest ones in silver, etc) can help you from going back down to the grit to get rid of scratches and flats.
Steve Karolek Sure. Here is a link to Diamond Pacifics catalog. It’s under [Cab Rest Gem Makers 101-CRP] on page 11. www.diamondpacific.com/Resources/Complete%202018%20catalog.pdf
I don't have that type of equipment, however you helped me form ideas on how to go about using the equipment I do have. Thank you.
Thanks Philip, got a couple of good tips and a different approach to cabbing. I really liked that you did a great close up and voice over- much harder listening to someone speak with a grinding wheel going.
The metallic marking of thirds was very helpful. Thank you
Thanks for the tutorial! I almost finished my first cab today.
Excellent job on this Philip thank you for taking the time to do this. My girdles will be straighter now with this technique.
Exccelent Good job Must start with my stones whenever😊
Great video - I hope you will make more! Merci!
Where did you get the apparatus that has the perfect height for the 15 degree cut? Did I hear you say you flipped the stone over and grind from back side of the stone to make girdle? Also, are you using a metallic sharpie pen? Oil based metallic or acrylic?
You have shown some different techniques. Thank you for taking the time to share. Great job!
Hello! Thanks for watching! I was actually looking on the diamond pacific website for their catalog, but after calling around, I’m finding out that they no longer advertise them! But I have an extra one I think, or you can easily make your own jig! It’s very simple. The height should be to where the jig meets the wheel at the bottom 1/4 of the wheel. The bottom of the jig should be 0 degrees flat to rest on the water pan, and the top of the jig should be cut at a 15 degree angle 📐 from the bottom. So it’s like half a house shape. That should give you a perfect 15 degree chamfer. 👍🏽 If you can’t make a jig, feel free to email me and I can make you one or sell you my extra one that I have somewhere. :)👍🏽 My email is djleadone@yahoo.com And yes, you are correct. When cutting the angle, you’ll want to flip the stone over and cut ALMOST to the line outlining the perimeter of the stone. If you cut to the line, then eventually you will cut INTO the perimeter when you move to the finer grits, so leave yourself a little space between the line and then refine the stone to the line with the finer grits, like the third wheel. The last three wheels are mostly for polishing, so not much material will be removed… since this video, I have refined some techniques. I use a thin pencil like aluminum scriber that I sharpen to a point, and then use that as a pencil to draw lines as it doesn’t wash away in water and you can see the aluminum very well under the lamp. But feel free to contact me if you have difficulties finding either tool. I know it’s very hard to find things these days, and many businesses were badly effected over the past few years… Keep on rockin’! 👍🏽
Oh actually I was able to find someone that carries them, although with a bit inflated price. Here is the link if you wanted to just buy from them. It’s called a cab rest! Here is the link… kingsleynorth.com/cab-rest.html
Great job !!!!!
I like you Daniel. Try using a Sharpie between grits. The rule is that you have to cover the entire surface of the stone. If you miss a spot, then that is frustrating, no matter how small. The sharpie, ( the newest ones in silver, etc) can help you from going back down to the grit to get rid of scratches and flats.
Michael Wallace My name is Philip... but thanks for the tip! 😃👍🏼
Thank you for the video, very helpful. Can you provide a source for the "cab rest" that you used to set the girdle?
Steve Karolek Sure. Here is a link to Diamond Pacifics catalog. It’s under [Cab Rest Gem Makers 101-CRP] on page 11. www.diamondpacific.com/Resources/Complete%202018%20catalog.pdf
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what are the grits on the wheels that you use?
Sorry! Just saw this now. :( The wheels diamond pacific offer are 60, 140, 200, 600, 1200, 3000, 8000, 14,000, 50,000 grit. 😺👍🏽