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Mar 31, 2025 · Hello, I have been using an Inland all in wonder for a bit now(but still new) and have saved up some money for a cabbing machine and a saw, while I found lots of info on various cabbing machines I have found little information on trim/slab saw units.

Apr 7, 2025 · These old arthritic hands just don't work well with the nails. One of the other monitors at our lapidary club teaches newbies to start with nails and they quickly complain about how uncomfortable they are. I have switched to using the superglue with flat head wood screws and a short length of dowel as a handle.

Apr 1, 2025 · I have a 14" Lortone slab saw that is used 5/6 days a week for at least 1 hour a day. Material cut is mostly Agate, Jasper, Chert and Thunder Eggs all from my beloved Agate Creek, North Queensland.

Mar 29, 2025 · Fixing, Modifying and Refurbishing your Lapidary Equipment > Refurbishing HPM 10-inch saw for use with water Congratulations to Bobby1 and his Brazilian Agate Cab!

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Mar 31, 2025 · I use tin oxide. Seems to work best for all different types of stones. Here's a guide I use. INTRODUCTION 1. Many stones polish equally well with several buff and polishing compound combinations.

Mar 18, 2025 · Ok, I have an older lapidary saw 16" unknown brand. The rear has a small motor that is gear reduced to turn a belt that in turn drives the feed rod.... the motor has died and I am trying to see if anyone recognizes make of saw from rear pic and could possibly point me in the right direction for replacement gear box/ drive. Thanks Jb