Lapidary 101 - How to make a cabochon
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This video is about Lapidary 101 - How to make a cabochon cut gemstone.
Cabochon cut stones are very popular in the world of jewelry. It is a great way to show off the beauty in agates, Jaspers, and other gemstones.
In this video, I show you how to cut and polish a piece of jasper/agate. I start with an 80 grit wheel and work the stone cutting machine until I reach the 3000 grit wheel and then I polish the stone.
I am cutting with a Cabking machine which is available on our website gotcharocks.co...
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Thank you, kindly for teaching me how to use this machine. Great job.
You are welcome
Great video. I am thinking of buying the machine. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us
Thank you, I would love to have you as a customer. I offer free shipping on these machines and I throw in some great starter stones with the purchase. Here is my link gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/ All the best, Michael
g'day from Australia, just learning this dark art of polishing. Found your video easy to understand, Thank you .
Thanks 😊 Let me know if you run into any trouble. Happy to help when I can.
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Just getting into the hobby with my wife in 2021. Appreciate that you are sharing your knowledge. liked and subbed.
Thank you 😊
Thank you for the details of what you are doing and why. Great information for a novice.
You’re welcome 😉
Thank you for sharing we are waiting on ours to arrive. You videos are helping me before I even get started Please keep them coming
This was a great video! Very detailed instruction which will be very helpful to me for when I have enough pennies saved to actually purchase a cab machine. :D
You are so welcome!
You can buy a bench grinder and tile saw from harbor freight for less than 100 bucks brand new. It's enough to get started and see if you like it, then you can drop the big bucks on something fancy.
You might look around at a rock shop at you can join a club and they may have it machined you can use for like an hour
It all makes sense now. I just bought CabKing 6" Cabbing Machine
Awesome 😎
Michael makes this look easy. I have a Cab King and I really like it.
Thank you 😊
Hi Rocks I started Faceting but for 1 month we were training in crafting and we made 4 different shapes and today we moved to Faceting section to start work on crystal
Sounds like fun 🤩
@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY your videos help all of us alot especially new beginners like me
Nice lace agate cabs. Always watching other people to see how their techniques differ from mine. I like that pull upward grind. I whinced when your finger hit that polish pad. Been there...
Thanks 😊 I hit my knuckles every once and a while. It makes my hands look like I’m a street fighter or something. Lol
When you do your cutting do you use the 30 degree then 60 degree method? Or more grinding angles like what I was doing?
Thanks for the comment keep on grinding. 🪨
@Gotcha Rocks it really depends on the shape I'm going for as to what angle I grind at. If the shape is fairly straight, I go with a 45 degree and then start to dome. Normal ovals I go with a 30 and then start to go around the whole stone, hitting that top edge, pretty much like your technique.
I definitely want to buy one of those cabbing machines there sweet . With my budget I don’t see it happening and your prices where rite there with the manufacturer so that’s cool . I’m starting with a grinder and diamond sanding pads . You have to start somewhere and I think it’s goood to practice so when I’m ready for the nice one I have more experience with the rocks etc
I understand
Thank you very nice of you to showing that
Thank you 🙏
Really gorgeous and great, easy to understand instruction.
Thanks so much 😊
Thanks for the informative video and work.
That is awesome. Looks great.
Thanks 😊
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Nice work brother 👏
Thank you
Nice job on how to make a cabochon.
I signed up.
Thank you 😊
Merci! Les explications sont claires et le résultât magnifique!
I like it
this is very good education thank you
Video was great. Very easy to see and hear everything. I am a new CabKing6 user. I would love a video that shows cleanup and any maintenance required for my new CabKing. Cleanup seems quite complicated for me right now. Sure could use some tips.
Clean up I usually use warm soapy water and an old toothbrush. Scrub and let it run down the drain tubes. I sometimes prop up the front of the machine half an inch to help with the draining. Cleaning is always a little messy but it looks so nice when you’re done. Sorry for the late response.
great video, so informative. Thank you
Thank you for watching
Do you ever grind without dopping? If so, any tips?
I do grind stones without a dop stick on a regular basis. I’ll try to shoot a video on that. I guess my only advice at this point would be make sure you have control over the stone and uses lite pressure when putting your stones on the wheels. Also, watch out for your finger tips. The first two wheels will bite you.
Tks so much !. Great video .very helpful. 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
newbie here.. will i need to purchase the sponge pad for behind the canvas?
No the wheels come with padding.
I would love to see you cut some raw Ethiopian welo opal. I also have a 2 ct yoga sapphire which I need to cut and polish. Any tips and help would be appreciated.
I'm having issues with my cab King shaking or vibrating. Only had it for a few months but im not sure how to balance it and im unable to find anyone who shows this. Can you help?
Sorry I missed you comment, did you get it figured out? If you are getting lots of vibrations make sure there isnt any space in between the arbor and the wheels hole. Second, make sure the wheel isnt being off center.
Hi I'm a newbie to lapidary arts and recieved a hitech flat lap for xmas..any tips on how to cab on a flat lap?
Hello Linda, the process is the same as far as the grinding steps. It will probably be a little easier to put your stones on a dop stick it to hold it at the right angle. Practice, practice, practice. Also have fun while you learn and celebrate your successes. 😀
Do you wear breathing protection when you are grinding cabochons?
So how long should it take a person (newbie) to make a cabacon?
Well it depends on the type of stone. Some are more finicky than others. It might take an hour or so if you are learning. But once you understand what some of the pitfalls are you can start moving pretty fast from one wheel to another. If you are just starting don’t worry about the time at all. Just have fun and learn.
Whoa the end result is just gorgeous, thanks again for sharing with us.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this great demo, what can I do to limit or remove some deep scratches?
What about the people who can’t afford a $1000 cabbing machine?
I know it is a large investment for many people. There are a few other machines out there that are less expensive. Here is one the would work well for you. www.rockpeddler.com/product/slant-cabber-6-110v/
You could also look into joining a gem and mineral society. That’s what got me into it. They had a bunch of machines available to use.
I'm about to join a local gem and mineral society. That's what made me look this up
I've worked stones on a hand sander from Harbor Freight. Multiple grits available. Clamp in a vise or other means. You'd be amazed to see how people in India make gems in small villages, using equipment made of car parts! You have to have a finer touch using a sander, but then when you get on that $1K machine, you already have some touch. Stop complaining abt people who did what was necessary to get that equipment and figure out a way to get started. You'll need the practice. Do you expect others to go rockhunting, too? Drop them off at your door? It's YOUR thing. If you want to do it, you will find a way. Much luck. Many blessings.
Look for used. It might take a while but they are out there
Is it fuse flow?
is it dangerous to go without wearing a mask?
As long as you have the water running on the machine you should be fine without. Just don’t grind stones without water.
Do you always have to do it he buffing wheel to make it shinny?
With some stones it will look pretty good at the 3000 wheel but I always use the polishing wheel.
Giday 😊 With the cabking do you need to be connected into a water main or is there an option where you can put a container of water for it to use?
You just need a bucket for clean water and one for dirty water. It comes with a water pump.
Hey Michael, great tutorial video. One of the best I have watched really, giving very detailed ideas. I am just about to Do some Cabachons of Prehnite that my Wife and I collected in Australia.
Thank you
Any tips for keeping the line straight?
😊
Do you use water on the silicone wheels or do you add cool tool or some other lub?
Hello, I only use water. Every once in a while I use a little softsoap mixed in the water when I’m cutting hard stones.
Can I send you some pics of some cool rocks my husband has
Sure. Contact me through my gotcharocks.com website. I’ll answer you back and then you can send me so photos.
How do you know when to buy a new 280 resin diamond wheel! How can you tell when it is worn out? TIA!
A couple ways. One if it has stopped preforming properly compared to the other wheels. Such as having to spend more time on that particular wheel. Two, if it feels smooth and feels more like a 600 grit wheel. Three, if parts of the wheel are missing grit in spots. I have had the sandpaper peel off at times. Remember to always use lots of water to make your wheels last longer
@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY thank you so much for responding. I would also like to thank you for your instructional videos. They have been very helpful to me. Great job! Thanks again!
@@tiffanybknight4297 Thank you
What is the cab sitting on
Thanks for the video. The cerium oxide really makes the stone shine. Are there different grits? Or is it like baby powder in that they are all the same?
Just one grit with cerium. But the are other polish’s I like as well. Rapid polish is another one I like to use. Just have a separate wheel for different polishes.
Do you sell the cabbing machines?
I do. Do you have any questions I can answer? If you buy from me I will throw in some Stones to get you started. Usually it’s jaspers, agates, sometimes dinosaur bone.
Here is my link. gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/
Do you clean the wheel with the Cerium Oxide after every use? Or can it be used over and over by adding a little each time? Great video, btw
I dont usually do that for jaspers. If I am polishing lets say opal I will have a different felt pad just for that type of stone.
Do you still sell these machines.? Thanks in advance...
Yes, I do. gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/
I would love to help you out. Let me know if you have any questions
Also free shipping on the CabKing Machines in the U.S.
I tumble and don't have a cabbing machine. I have several saws buffers, Dremel, right angle grinder and several grit of sand paper. Been doing it for few months. But the new cabbing Machine are expensive and the used ones on places like Ebay are totally overpriced rusty peices of junk. Is there a suggestion that you have for me?
i want a cabochon machine.. how much is it
Hello, I sell them on my website for $1399.00.
I truly think these machines a superior to other lapidary machines. Here is my link gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/
Thanks for your interest and let me know if you have any questions.
Michael
Hi, do you sell gemstones?
Hello, Yes I do. Here is a link to my shop. gotcharocks.com/shop/page/2/
Great video. What is that green substance used to glue the wooden stick onto the gemstone?
It is dop wax.
Hy! Great vídeo! are the same grifts for quartz as amethyst? and is cerium oxide also used?
Yes. You can use cerium oxide or rapid polish powder. It was very good for gemmy type stones. Thanks for the question. :)
If I have that cut king I can make hundreds per day cabochon
They are fun 🤩
@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY yes sir I'm happy with that..I can give you awesome collection.and I will find good stones for you..sir,,
do you worry about getting dop wax on your wheel? does it hurt anything?
I don’t worry to much about it. I do make sure I don’t have a great deal of excess wax on the stone.
@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY thank you, i've worked some stone and made a few cabs manually but first time dopping. i like it. thanks for the videos
What do you do with the grinding water? Can it be used for anything? Or do you just pour it out on the ground?
I normally dump it on my gravel driveway or somewhere away from my lawn or favored plants. There are a lot of minerals in the water so I’m not sure how it would affect vegetable plants and ornamental plants. They may love it or they might not. I have found a gravel road has served me well.
Michael
@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY thank god you have a brain. not one of those who thinks everything is hazmat just because it was used in a machine process. LOL
How thick was the rough slabbed for a cab that size
Is there a certain wax that you use to hold the stone?
This is the wax that I use. amzn.to/3mCVWac
This is my affiliate link for the wax. By following this link you help support this channels content at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support. 😀
What is the softest MOHS scale that you can grind?
Hello, you can grind anything. If you are trying to shape a stone that is very soft I would recommend starting with a 600 grit wheel instead of a 80 grit. For stones such as turquise I sometimes just use a sanding stick instead of the CabKing machine. Hope that helps. All the best, Michael
Great job! Thank you! How do you remove the wax from the stone? Why do you use wax instead of glue?
Hello check out this video. czcams.com/video/QxyKUsZ3Uu8/video.html.
I use dop wax because it’s reusable and less toxic. I have a video on how to dop a stone as well. The thumb nail picture looks similar to the video link I sent you.
All the best, Michael
Here’s the other video
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What cutting machines are used to cut and shape stones?
CabKing - amzn.to/46NmFVV
how do you rough out the cab blank first? cab king doesn't include a cab rest I think?
Hello Colin, that would make a good video. Are you starting with a piece of slabbed stone aka slice or are you starting with a roundish stone?
If it’s a slabbed piece I just draw a shape like an oval and use the trim saw to remove it from the stone and then begin grinding everything I don’t want off the blank. Let me know what you are working with and I will make the video.
All the best and happy holidays to you,
Michael
@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY sure, you could do that. i have an old combo machine that has a cab rest that allows me to grind to the line while keeping the exact angle i want on the edge. thinking of getting an 8" cabking though, and i dont see them selling an attachment that allows me to do the same (the genie comes with one though..). seems pretty essential to me.
You can buy them preform but I am cutting wild New Mexico stones its stones so I have to start from the beginning.
I am looking to invest in a cabbing machine as well as a slab saw and 6" saw.. If I buy through you what kind of shipping in my looking at?
I got free shipping from cab king
Hi
I'm very interested...is there money to be made and if so - how?
There are hundreds of thousands of overseas cutters who work for about two dollars a day. Do this for fun, not profit.
Id say no. like Canadian Gemstones said. Only way you could make money off it is if you were doing something unique that's not on the market. or you were already in the jewelry business and have the time to invest in making your stones instead of buying from the 3rd world. but again, unless you are cutting something extremely unique that cant be had on the market, your time is probably worth more than you would be saving by cutting your own.
what is the rpm ?
1800
Can I have this machin with 220 v motor
Yes, you can. I'll be happy to help you with the order. You can contact me through gotcharocks.com and we can work out the details.
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Hi Sir, May I seek permission in posting some clips of this video in the lapidary online store that we are currently building? :)
This doesn't tell me anything. Your polishing them. How do you make the stones and color them before you polish?
Hello Kallie, I don’t make the stones or color them. There are many beautiful stones with amazing patterns found in nature. You can find them all over the world. Here is a great book to check out to learn more about stones
www.amazon.com/Rock-Gem-Definitive-Minerals-Gemstones/dp/0756633427/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3EBZP0T31X2TU&keywords=gemstones+and+rocks+books&qid=1650868257&sprefix=gemstones+and+rocks+books%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1