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This was by far the most difficult stone I've cut. A 10.5 carat Lemon Quartz from Brazil in the style of a Barion Cut. Next time I will be using a digital caliper and make sure I spend less time grinding by doing a better preform. With a few hiccups along the way, this stone turned up pretty...

I don't really have any links to share. I suggest if interested, it's best to join a gem club.

It was a busy week of cutting stones on my new ( secondhand faceting machine ).Really pleased with the results on this machine. So this weeks challenge was - to design 2 stones that departed away from the standard round brilliance. After nearly 4 months of cutting the same design, it was time to...

Yes BenKenobi, least having my own machine means that others aren't messing around with it. I bought a 60 carat Nigerian Garnet to cut. The price per carat really adds up on raw stones. I think most have no concept of the cost of raw gem material and the time to cut a good "SIZE" gem. Good...

Yes, I use epoxy...Actually a USA epoxy called Devcon. Wax looks looks difficult to dop, and I'm not sure how good a bond it would have.

I was pretty happy with the result. Has a fairly nice polish, and dealing with scratches during polishing was easily dealt with.

I've cut my second Gemstone. This time it's a very light citrine, with an interesting colour shift. Because its not quite clear, it has a appealing look about it. It weighs 7.5 CT, which is smaller than my previous stone. I did make a couple of mistakes, but did manage to rectify a slight...

Yes, the sound thing you mention is spot on. With polishing when the facet is sitting flat on the lap you can hear very little sound and you can actually feel the difference on touch also. I learn to use my ears and feel all the time. Just moving the stone to a different part of the disc while...

Thanks Ben....I have to admit the polishing is the hardest so far. The first stone in the post took forever to polish ( and still has scratches if looked under a loop etc ). I cannot begin to explain the amount of hours it took to do. At times I couldn't even see what facet I was polishing. I...

I've been learning how to cut gemstones for several months. It has always been an ambition of mine since a teen to learn how to facet. The first stone took ages to cut ( 19 CT citrine ). I didn't have a clue what I was doing for several weeks, but now after several months it's full steam ahead...

Fair enough. I wondered about those photos? Hope GM get's his money back.

I thought it said - GOLD PURE 999+

Did Golden Monkey return the fake bar back to Carloc? From what I understand that another person had bought a fake bar off Carloc and that matter was resolved. Really, the bar needs to be returned. I'm not convinced that Carloc did know that he had sent off a fake bar as some are suggesting. To...

It's really time for those selling Gold bars (particular Perth Mint 1 oz etc ) correctly....For goodness sake, if selling these bars post good macro photo's from all angles and place a tag with your account name next to it. Go so far to buy a good quality digital calipers to measure length,width...

Sent PM....Regards Silversearcher

I am colluding with Trump!

You sound like a legit stacker.

Looks like potch to me....Not worth much.

Hi, I would like to buy a secondhand faceting machine. It has to be accurate in cutting, and come with it's various attachments. If there is anyone who is willing to sell a faceting machine that is in good operating condition PM me...Thanks.

I've come in fairly regularly over the years and have posted quite a few posts on metals and occasionally various other posts in other sections, usually gripes about Australia Post or Ebay but mostly metal (silver) . Love me or hate me, agree with me or disagree with me, I think I'm a stacker...