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My rails are 1” steel rods and there’s no bearings in the vice it’s only a slide-fit clearance holes, remember oil will be all over the place lubricating the rails.

@@ElieGhanimeEG Do you think I could get by with 5/8" rods? Thanks, I don't have to worry about drag. You wouldn't believe what saw looked like when I bought it.

@@daultonruff2281 No, don’t cut corners, 1.0” diameter.

@@ElieGhanimeEG Got that - Thank you. Going to be 112 today so think I'll wait to go look at steel. --

Regarding the vice height is based on the washers that holds the blade in position, not the arbor, if you have the base of the vice where the rock will be resting it has to clear the top of the washer otherwise the rock will hit the washer and you’ll have a problem. After using the JB Weld make sure there’s no leaks in the tank. Take your time and don’t rush your work you don’t need any problems once you add the oil in. Good luck!

@@ElieGhanimeEG Thank you for your reply; I took another look at your arbor and saw that you are right. What you said is a big consideration for me right now as I am seriously considering tossing out my whole vice and carriage and trying to make it look more like yours. My vice and carriage weigh about 60 lb, and I don't like how I've adapted for a rail and wheels. I was just out there checking the JB Weld and looking at the vice. I think I'm planning a trip to my steel source to see what they have that I hope won't cost too much. I really am taking my time. A lot more time than I expected. This next payday I'm buying Bondo and am going to put a coat of that on all the seams over the JB Weld. I expect that will make sure there are no leaks. I also need a metal break so I can form a cover over my bearings. Lots of problems to solve in the future. I also am looking at how you put the window into your lid. I will be buying a piece of plexiglass in the future. My old saw had an LED light inside. Also, I powdercoated the basin. Wish I could do that with this one.

@@daultonruff2281 Remember that once it's done it's done so if you have to change the vice do it now same with everything else. The steel prices are gone up now same as everything else. For the window on top I used a rubber seal from the auto parts supplier, based on the size you get you cut the window and the plexiglass , the whole thing is mounted from the top. For the powder coating you might find a company close by that they can do it for you, it will be cheap if you use the color that is most commonly used by them so you have to ask.

This is called Sweat solder, the solder is already halfway melted under the silver and when you heat the copper the solder will melt on both sides. The third hand is called Hummingbirds and I make them, let me know if you’re interested. Thanks for watching my videos!

@@ElieGhanimeEG Oh I see! That makes better sense now. Thank you for explaining. Yes, "hummingbirds" I did learn something new on this one. Will keep you in mind for it. Cheers!

Thank you for watching my videos and yes I use the rolling mill for that, the plates are expensive but a lot of work goes into them and the material is not cheap anymore, the best place to get them is from Roberta Pihl she’s on Facebook and here’s her website. Oregontrailsilver.com Good luck!

Thank you Jeanie and thanks for watching my videos! 😊

Thank you so much!

Thank you Oleg.😊

@@ElieGhanimeEG you are welcome.

I’m sorry Logan I don’t have a material list, I didn’t think about it at the time since I was building only one for myself.

Like I mentioned any hard stone will work or you can use a roller bearing if you have one, don’t use soft stones because you will be grinding the stone at the same time and you don’t want that. Thank you for watching my videos!!

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@@ElieGhanimeEG your welcome, Good bless you!

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As I understand the Pendant has no stone in it yet, then it’s okay to rivet both together. Make sure the rivet pin is not too long, also you can practice on some scrap pieces to get the feel of it. Thank you for watching my videos.

No stone in the pendant, no, but it does have a raised emblem which is in bronze. Pendant is .925 silver though. Thank you!! I’ll try to add a photo of it below

Hello Petro, I don’t know how long it will take before recharging the lap I didn’t keep track of that but I know it will take quite some time before recharging again. Thank you for watching my videos.

@@ElieGhanimeEG 🙂 Thanks Elie!

I’m glad it worked for you, but way you’re not using the water drip? You have to use it in order to keep the lap clean, the other way you can do is use a wet sponge over the lap and clamped on the side so it stays in place, however, I like the water drip better. Good luck!

@@ElieGhanimeEG oh, I will then, I was under the impression that using the water drip with diamond powder/paste was forbidden, thanks

I didn’t know you’re using diamond paste, I thought you’re using diamond powder which is permanent on the surface, then you’ll need to use water drip, if you’re using diamond paste then you need to clean the stones not the lap with a paper towel, make sure you don’t use the same paper on another diamond grit and when you’re changing grits make sure you wash the stone with alcohol.

Hello Queen, in Canada you have Princess Auto is the same as Harbor Freight here. However, the one with 1.5” face should be better, for the weight you can get it somewhere in the middle around 10 oz should be okay and whatever you do don’t hit your fingers 😁. Thank you for watching my videos and don’t forget to subscribe! Have a wonderful Easter.

@@ElieGhanimeEG Thanks so much for the info! The tip about Princess Auto is a great one! I had no idea. I hear about Harbor Freight all the time and wished that we had one. I guess we do! (just subscribed!)

@@Queen_Street_Sterling, it helps to be Canadian 😊

The Scotch Brite I use is the one that used to clean pans and dishes and you can get it from anywhere, I’m not sure about the scratch version but I don’t think it will matter much.

Thanks!

I use the copper lap only for faceting, you can divide the surface into two sections and use two different grits of diamonds, make sure there’s no contamination when changing from one surface to the other by washing the stone first.

Thank you Nasr for watching, I’m glad to be of help!

Thanks for watching my videos and I’m glad it did help you, I hope you can share the video with the other members of the your club so they can learn how to use it properly and if anyone would like to have one they can message me. Thanks again and I hope you cut some beautiful slabs!

Dalen, I don’t understand how you can’t see the numbers, it’s the same as if you’re measure an outside dimension, the only thing that is different is for an outside dimension you use the long front part of the caliper, when you measure an inside dimension like a hole, you use the opposite side of the caliper, the two pointed sides.

I will take a closer look again, but my eyesight is not what it was before my cataract operation. Thank you for the other explanations in your presentation.@@ElieGhanimeEG

No problem Dale, I'm glad to be of help.@@dalenkindred1139

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Thank you Shanley I’m glad to be of help and thank you for watching my videos!!

Thank you Melly, I do have other videos showing how to build the cabbing and polishing machines, you also can see in one of my videos the Hydraulic Press I built, however, I didn’t make a video on that because of liability issues if someone builds it the wrong way, they could injure themselves and if your husband is a welder I’m sure he will understand that. Again thank you for watching my videos.

Thank you for watching my videos and I’m glad to help! Have a wonderful Holidays.😊

I’m glad to help and thank you for watching and supporting my channel.

@@ElieGhanimeEG You are welcome. Good luck with your project.

I don’t know exactly the RPM but I know it’s high than what I want. However, as long as you don’t overheat the stone by pressing too hard or staying too long, it works fine. To remove the cerium oxide from small cracks you can use a toothbrush with soap and water….Thanks for watching my videos.

Yes and yes 😊 get yourself a nice hammer to do the job.

I had a brass rod, I measured the diameter and I picked up the right size drill, the rivet should be slide fit.

Yes they are domed inside, I made them on the lathe but you can grind the tip to dome it…I think you meant like a nail setter, I’m not sure you can get a nail setter big enough to use but you can try.

Thank you and yes I have other pictures 😊

I make them. Here are the different types and prices of the Hummingbirds, have a look and let me know what you want, I do use PayPal, also I have a CZcams video that shows the different types and how to use them, the link is below. Thanks, Elie Ghanime Hummingbirds prices Single point Long 2" L x 1” W x ½” Thick $32 Single point Medium 1.5" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $28 Single point Small 1" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $24 Single point 2" L x 1” W with double plates for weight adjustment $32 Tri-Hummingbirds with 3 different tips, pointed tip, flat tip & "V" shape $45 Here’s a video to show you the different types of Hummingbirds and how you can use them. czcams.com/video/DJo9fGQS_KI/video.html

I do make them. Here are the different types and prices of the Hummingbirds, have a look and let me know what you want, I do use PayPal, also I have a CZcams video that shows the different types and how to use them, the link is below. Thanks, Elie Ghanime Hummingbirds prices Single point Long 2" L x 1” W x ½” Thick $32 Single point Medium 1.5" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $28 Single point Small 1" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $24 Single point 2" L x 1” W with double plates for weight adjustment $32 Tri-Hummingbirds with 3 different tips, pointed tip, flat tip & "V" shape $45 Here’s a video to show you the different types of Hummingbirds and how you can use them. czcams.com/video/DJo9fGQS_KI/video.html

Was there to be a link for these?

@@lenastiward8657 Go to my FaceBook page and send me a note on Messenger. Here's the link: facebook.com/eg.jewels

I’m so sorry, I didn’t see your message till now 😞 I hope you have tried it by now and it worked for you. Thank you for watching my videos and have a wonderful Easter.

Yes the mixture will dissolve after soldering by putting the silver piece in the acid to clean it then polish. The problem with the spray bottle is the boric acid and the borax are in powder form and they will plug the spray nozzle. Thanks for watching my videos 😊

I meant will the mixture dissolve and turn clear in the jar? Or does it remain white and granular? Thanks!

No the mixture doesn’t dissolve.

I understand what you’re saying. However, I didn’t want to take a chance to cut the threads on the ½” diameter, not only that, I had the limit switch already so it wasn’t an extra expense for me.

I also I forgot to mention, the chain is going over a roller wheel in the corner so it will never break and it gives me a better view to see the chain moving.

I’m glad it worked and thank you for watching my videos.

Jeff I’m sorry to hear that, but I’m glad to help and thank you for watching my videos.

For finishing I use 3000 and 14000 wheels then polishing on a flat lap using cerium oxide after that I use 50000 diamond spray on flat felt. For Jade you don’t have to do anything more than shown in my video, the trick is using the worn out 600 silicone carbide dry.

Yes, I have two channels and they are both the same, when Google bought CZcams I was locked out and I couldn’t post anything, after few months I had to create a new channel and after that I was able get access to the original channel and since I had followers on both channels I had to keep both the same. For polishing, you can use DiaShine at the end after completing your regular polish, it will give it a super polish.

I have 7 different machines in order to create a video on how to setup each one properly and then how to use them. For you the cheapest one would be an old Grave machine and that would be about $1,200.00 give and take. Try to find one on Facebook or join the Faceting Finds group and ask them if they have any for sale. Good luck.

@@ElieGhanimeEG oh great thanks for the info

@@Algoldprospecting No problem 👍

Try LDGems from Vietnam. I just bought one, and it's great.

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