CabKing 6" lapidary cabochon machine set up and tips.

[@lousnelling7530]

I just bought one of these and the saw 😊 can’t wait for it to arrive and start playing.. You make it look nice and simple to set up. Will be definitely using your guides. I’ve been waiting for ages for it to be on Aussie soil and finally picked up one from Lapidary Supply Store in NSW and she will be on the road to Western Australia soon 😊

[@zxt6788]

So how did u go with it, did it turn out to be a good machine and do you still have it/does it still work after a year?

[@shawnstatzer95]

You just gave me hope. Thanks. This is going to make cutting my opals so much easier, as I have been cutting them by hand.

[@user-uq1io9cv4d]

Great presentation. Thank you

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

You are welcome!

[@arminutreras2694]

Awesome brother, so far is the clearest explanation I had stumbled upon. Thank you

[@Creative_Shopowner]

This was very helpful. I am thinking of getting the 8" and the attachment. I'm still looking at 10" inch trim saws though because I am unsure about how well it will cut/slide around and slightly thicker rocks that are too small for the large machines to cut. Thanks for for sharing.

[@kimliebo9501]

Excellent thank you!

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

You're very welcome!

[@jamesburr8399]

I’m going to set mine up now and use on my many opal roughs. This is much better than my Dremel

[@cndegg]

Thanks for this wonderful video. I am ordering the same one next week.

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

It's a great machine. Let me know if I can sell ya one here's my link :) gotcharocks.com/product/cabking-6-lapidary-machine/

[@Bear-fe8vp]

I want this set up so badly. My Dream Machine

[@angiepeck2714]

Thank you! I'm about to order the 6" and I had no idea you could attach a lap saw. I was actually looking for a separate one.

[@SemoreLucky777]

That was good. Great job

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Thank you 😊

[@dianecoates8081]

Very helpful, thank you

[@shkomeran4970]

Thank you for the information about cabking

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

shko meran You bet.😀

[@ghanawolf]

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[@mpmp1121]

Excited to get my CabKing, but a little worried watching the video with how the trim saw is set up, kinda needs a locking guide for the plastic housing to lock it into the right place because it seems it can move while you work damaging the plastic in your video.

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

I have found that once you have it set up the little rubber feet keep it in place pretty well. You could up grade to a Hi-Tech trimsaw. Here is an affiliate link to the one I own as well as my CabKing saw. amzn.to/3NeX9yX The blade is smaller on the Hi-Tech trim saw but its a great saw. Hope this helps.

[@mpmp1121]

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY Ah I see thanks.

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

@@mpmp1121 All in all the CabKing is a good all purpose saw. A few nicks and cuts on the plastic isn't a big deal. Just make sure you have the blade and the platform lined up before you fire it up. You should be good.

[@mpmp1121]

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY ok, sounds good. I trust the machine mostly simply because i see alot of professionals using it. More nervous excitement then anything.

[@jamesrich8463]

How long would you say one of those kitty buckets of water last when cutting half hour, hour. I suppose you would learn quick while cutting.

[@ieatcaribou7852]

Just bought one but they’re out of stock for another month😠 can’t wait to use it though!

[@malcolmsplace]

Very good video. What's to stop the water tray moving around when the trim saw is attached? It looks like a good setup but I'm not sure about that slab saw being stable. Please let me know if it can be a problem in use?

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Hello Malcolm, good question. When you first set it up you can move it around easily to fine tune it so that the blade doesn't hit the sides. As far as cutting stones I haven't had any issues with the base moving or slipping. Most of the force is being placed on the blade as apposed to the base. So far so good. I have cut jaspers, agates and jade. The jade was obviously harder for the blade to get through but no movement below. I suppose if you really bummed the base it would move. A good rule is don't force anything in to the saw and move slowly. Okay, I don't want to ramble so I will sign off. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment.😁 Michael

[@user-sk4fr9sf1k]

Hello, my friend, it's great what you're offering us. I'm Mazen, I'm talking to you from Syria, I'd like to know the price of this piece in dollars and how much it costs to deliver, so I don't need any other disc to complete any stone I polish.

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

They are $1399 I’m not sure how much shipping would be. I can find out if you are serious about purchasing.?

[@gjackson6569]

Looking forward to my CabKing 6 with saw attachment to arrive soon. Great explanation of the setup process. Quick question. How long do the wheels last? I know it would depend upon usage and type of rock but would you be able to compare their lifespan in comparison to some Galaxy wheels and Nova wheels? Are the standard wheels supplied by CabKing of good quality?

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

The wheels you get with the machine are high quality and should last you a while. Just make sure to use a bunch of water when cutting. If you grind dry it will burn them out pretty fast. I have only had to replace the 600 and the 280 wheel. It been at least 3 years. Here’s my link to where I sell them if you are interested. gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/ All the best, Michael

[@Krisco1993]

Mine didn't come assembled with wheels on it do you have a video on how to assemble to put the wheels on

[@funnythingslakesuperioraga3331]

I have an 8" cabling, they're the best. However I use underwater wheel fountains instead of the water system. They don't create any contamination between wheels either. That's a wives tale. I don't have to refill the water etc, plus you can see the water is actually hitting the wheels. The sprayers that come with the machine appear to be working after a while but they get clogged.

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

The 8” is a nice machine. Try adding a little white vinegar to the water I have found that help. We have pretty hard water. What kinds of stones are you cabbing?

[@funnythingslakesuperioraga3331]

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY it's expensive though. Just wanted to warn people because I had some wheels wear out fast. I polish lake superior agates, and I make a lot of jewelry.

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

funny things lake superior agates and polishing True that. They’re not cheep that’s for sure. I had a small patch come off my 280 grit wheel when I was grinding some jade. I will watch for that on the other wheels. Which wheels wore out the fastest for you?

[@funnythingslakesuperioraga3331]

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY that's probably a defective wheel, it happened to me also. I was able to return it for a new wheel.

[@zenberryflood]

Yeah, it’s definitely a wives tale for cabochon machines but hand polishing is where the wives tale becomes real, I’ve messed up some stones because I had that one tiny piece of 60 grit on my 5000 grit and scratched the crap outta my polish and had to polish all over again, i usually use talc though because of how soft that kind of stone is and it’s easy to shape by hand compared to quartz, I’ve tried to hand polish quartz and I’ve only ever rounded it up by sanding it for hours and hours and HOURS, took me 3 days to make a centimeter dent in the quartz, it’s really hard to hand sand.

[@riverrat1512]

What size shaft does the 8-in wheels have is it the same as the six?

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Same size as the six.

[@Noname-du3di]

Hey i made the mistake of buying a vevor cabbing machine. The vevor is very similar to the cabking but it has that same bolt you used to unscrew the shaft holding the wheels and mine is too tight against the metal and it just will not come off and i can't get it to space out. Any tips on what i could do it?. I can't get it to separate and it keeps tightening more and more. I removed the little bolt that holds it in place but it just won't move. It needs to leave enougth space so the machine can turn.

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Hello, the nuts threads on the left side of the machine may be the threaded the opposite direction to prevent it from loosening during use. Basically the opposite of the “righty tighty and lefty loosey” rule. Double check the instructions but that’s my best guess on that machine. Let me know how it goes.

[@michelletapiadesigns1933]

How do you put the diamond wheels on?

[@yannick7570]

Tks so much !

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@RASKATFAETON]

Health. Wrap this machine with a spare set, maybe for 4 wheels.🧐✍️🔥

[@susanjefferson2926]

Hi thanks for the great video. Are the side splash guards made of metal or plastic? Same question on the saw unit...metal or plastic?

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Hey Susan, The body is made of a thick hard plastic. The saw unit is the same. It's pretty tough stuff. Hope this helps:) This really is a great lapidary unit. All the best, Michael

[@garrett262]

Hi, thanks for the video on the CabKing setup. I happened to order an 8" machine yesterday, but after watching your video, two questions came to mind: I would have my machine sitting on a some base cabinets in the garage and would not have easy access to the back of the machine when it comes to changing the wheels with the saw. Also, I don't know how long the water hoses are. My bucket would need to sit in front of the cabinets. Do you think that would be a problem? Second question is concerning the flat lap disk. Do you know if CabKing has other grit sizes available other than the supplied #360?

[@keykey1401]

Is that 8 inch saw blade?

[@beatrizthomson3528]

Cool

[@kathybradbury]

So, do they no longer have the flat lap attachment?

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Hello Kathy, the machine comes with a flat grinder that attaches in the same place as the flat polisher. I do sell extra flat polishing pads that could be used with different grits. Let me know if that answers your question. All the best, Michael

[@jeffcoiner8037]

So I must have missed something on yours you already have the wills put on I didn't see how to put on those two wheels I may have to find another video and watch it

[@DavidBou94]

Agreed. LOVE the video, but disappointed that putting on the first two wheels isn’t on there.

[@mohmuzhaki9244]

Berapa harganya

[@jameslund2658]

How do I order attachments and replacement parts for my cab king?

[@foxtale00]

Hi! Great video! I have the same setup arriving this week. A little nervous about the trim saw attachment...do you wear any kind of protective gear for your hands when cutting slabs?

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Jon Fox Hey Jon, sometimes I wear rubber gloves. But for the most of the time I just do my cutting and then just put some hand lotion on to prevent my hands from drying out. Where did you find your machine? Your going to love it.

[@foxtale00]

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY I ordered it straight from Cabking.com ...Is the trim saw not sharp? I've never used one before and the blade looks so dangerous. I won't lose a finger with this thing, right?

[@ericclift1773]

@@foxtale00 it has no teeth to cut you but I still would watch out getting fingers to close. I was concerned about the same thing and once I started sawing some slabs I realize that it’s really controllable and slow so you won’t cut yourself.

[@ashlielockhart4537]

I just got my trim saw attachment and was disconnecting the right wheel assembly, how should I disconnect the right water source so I can completely move that right assembly and attach my tirm saw blade setup? Thank you..

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Hello Ashlie, I wouldn't disconnect the waterline. I always rest my wheel housing on the left or behind the left wheels.

[@eitanengel8259]

Can I find a machine like this but with two replaceable wheels for a cheap price online?

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Unfortunately it’s pretty hard to find a used one for cheep. The CabKing company has restrictions on what price you can sell them. I sell them at the same cost as the company. You could check Facebook market place. I have sold some of my old equipment on there platform.

[@jenniferbarnstien6771]

Is there a cab rest for a 6" cab king?

[@Algoldprospecting]

I wish I could get one. They are pricey

[@jamesburr8399]

Water on one side will not shut off with valves

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

The valves on the side will turn back on if you turn them to far. If it persists have the send you a new valve. Sorry for the late response. All the best.

[@manikyammanjeti2399]

I want one

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

I love mine😀 Here is a link to my sales page.Happy to hook ya up. gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/

[@WheelzMayalls]

how much is this machine costs in AUD$

[@flodareltih9407]

good demonstration, i dont think this machine is for me

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Thank you 😊 What type of machine are you looking at?

[@flodareltih9407]

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY I am not really sure, I prefer 8" wheels, but the prices of either the 6" or 8" wheel machines in the market are off putting and I think that I will slowly but surely end up building my own.

[@donblevins1181]

for 1300 dollars i am not convince

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

$1399

[@pnwsaylorcolumbia8572]

Why didn't you ever turn it on? Grrr.

[@OriginalSithMonkey]

Ugh. So much plastic. Amazes me what they charge for a new machine with so many plastic pieces. Nice machine, but I'd rather find an old metal one.

[@djamshed6543]

Thanks Brother 👍

[@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY]

Thank you for watching.