One of the best vids on stone/gemstone carving basics I've seen. Thank you for putting this presentation together.
@RoysRocksАй бұрын
No worries I'm happy if it can help someone out there get started. It seems daunting before you work out it really isn't so bad and the tools are pretty basic.
@bbisyy4u Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Wish I’d found something like this when I was getting started. I was all over the place figuring out what I needed. Would have been so much easier if I knew what I needed and got it all at once. Thanks Roy.
@ThatOpalGuy Жыл бұрын
No doubt. Glad you found what you needed and were able to get it.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
I bet you I was more all over the place! Had piles of sandpaper, whetstones and still have dozens of polishing compounds and tools I dont use anymore.
@ThatOpalGuy Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks sandpaper works pretty well, but it is slow and I had issues, in the beginning, keeping my work area free from cross contamination.
@bbisyy4u Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks that is exactly what I did. lol
@trudyhindle3147 Жыл бұрын
I use a sharping stone, wet grit sandpaper, emery boards,and Dermal and polish just like you
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Trudy! I gave away my sanding stones a long way back but I have done the exact same process in the past. Requires dedication and commitment but the results can be great.
@ThatOpalGuy Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks oh yes, it's a laborious process but it is the cheapest way, unless you're buying premium sharpening stones (but why would you do that? ).
@ThatOpalGuy Жыл бұрын
You only have one style of the nova burrs, the points. There are barrels too and varying diameters of both barrels and points. Great video, Roy, and a another commenter said: knowing the best tools and supplies to have on hand is a godsend for beginners.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Yeah I did have a set of barrels but ditched them long ago for the bullets. They just didnt have the versatility that I like for carving. Better for cabs though.
@TipoftheMoon Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This was super helpful for a beginner. And recommending a supplier was great!
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
No worries. Always just aiming to help anyone I can 👍
@HanstheTraffer Жыл бұрын
I have found that the plated diamond bits last a LOT longer when you spin them very slowly. My rotary tool goes down to about 400 rpm and that is even fast for the longevity of the bits. And like you said WATER is a must otherwise they ruin really fast. The best diamond coated tools I have found are made by THK.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
The slower and more water the better for sure. Anything that keeps the friction down helps a lot but still a set of sintered burrs could last a lifetime.
@jencapaldi420 Жыл бұрын
Great video Roy! So much great info! You've answered most of my questions about what I'll need to try this way. I managed to cut two stones last week with sandpaper that I'm actually proud of. They are imperfect, I know, & they didn't take a polish as well as if hoped but for but they are far better than I'd ever hoped for. Thank you for the encouragement! I can't wait to try more later in the week! I'm sure I'll have more questions for you before I start buying my rotary supplies. Lol. Thanks!
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Well you know where to find me so send any questions you have my way and is they are easy I'll be able to help out 😁
@Historynerd42 Жыл бұрын
With you Riley and Justin no one need to go to anyone else for the best in the opal world. Thank you Roy for incredible information/education you provide all of us. I haven't been cheated or ripped off since I found you. I truly can't thank you enough. Konstantine (con-stan-tean) everyone has a hard time with my name, lmao.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Hey Konstantine, thanks I dont think me and Riley think we are on the level of a Justin but we can keep trying and dreaming 🤣💪 Glad to hear you are spotting the winners and avoiding the losers.
@nancycurtis7315 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Roy. I am hoping that you squeeze a few more videos before Christmas. Thanks again for today's video and the sharing of knowledge.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
I have 3 almost done so for sure. A bit of variety too with mintabie, CP shell and ethiopian cut, polish and dry. Hope they all end well...
@nancycurtis7315 Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks Go hard! Thanks for the nova's and sintered bits. The rough. Etc. Now too scared to even dip them in water.( the rough). Got all dressed up, now too scared to GO..........Woe is me. LOL.
@kennethnew3075 Жыл бұрын
Good morning Roy. Thanks as always for the great tips. Hope all is well.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Hey Kenneth! Yeah all good here, heating up a bit in the shed but I got a cooler that tries.
@jeffholmes1362 Жыл бұрын
So many Christmas ideas there Roy, a great year, and let’s hope for plenty of shiny rocks next year
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
That is partly why I like doing this video in december each year. Lets people hunt and maybe pick up a boxing day sale.
@BengtRosini13 Жыл бұрын
Little trick I tried using with the felt buffing tips is to put a bit of super glue into the center part that screws onto the mandrel. Not gluing them on, but strengthening the buff so it doesn't fall apart very easily.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Its best to just get the dense felt to start with. They last a very long time and hold the metal oxide much better.
@lisamiller2227 Жыл бұрын
Awesome to see the full set up, still on my Christmas list to get some sistered burrs and Nova points, but that will take time💜
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
One day you'll get em and carve some killer stone for sure Lisa!
@lisamiller2227 Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks I do what I can with what I've got, I just know that my results would improve with better equipment
@chadatchison145 Жыл бұрын
Great video Roy
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chad!
@laurenoreilly4140 Жыл бұрын
Great information!
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Hopefully helps some people pick the right gear to get going.
@stevesarginson6020 Жыл бұрын
Great info mate 👍🏻👍🏻⚡️
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
No worries Steve 👍
@MrComfyAustralia Жыл бұрын
You taught me everything i know mate thank you. just shared it to blacklighters and shoreys page
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Happy to help! 👌
@McDowallManor Жыл бұрын
Great clip mate. Yeah, I'm diggin on the torch as well.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
I've used it for about an hour a day for the last week straight! I'm digging up and looking at heaps of stones I decided not to do ages ago. New level of super vision!
@McDowallManor Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks I have a serious number of cabochons now (none are opal). I am desperate to improve my silver skills.
@offyarocka Жыл бұрын
replacing collets with a keyless chuck on my dremel has been a game changer for my budget rig
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
KZbin hid this comment for some reason. The keyless chuck is a good adapter for any dremel. Mine is on the way out so I'll have to order another.
@offyarocka Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks it made buying burs and bits so much easier
@thevalligator6517 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great info!
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
No worries Valligator.
@pkgoldopalhunting Жыл бұрын
good info for beginners mate
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Hopefully saves them some money getting the right tools from day 1.
@mysticalrockhoundingfossil5464 Жыл бұрын
Nice Video , those Diamond bits are usable The cheaper the better , they do last ( like what Hans says, ) sort of and The long shaped boxes are good 5 / 10 Euro,s on the web.
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
I did use them in the past so certainly do work but it is still 2 different worlds when one set could last a lifetime and the other lasts a few dozen stones if careful.
@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv Жыл бұрын
Great Video thanks Roy.!
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
No worries. Hope it helps.
@elishadoyle81916 ай бұрын
Giday 😊 just wondering Do those nova points fit a Dremel Lite? I like how you explain things and show it aswel. Thanks
@RoysRocks6 ай бұрын
They fit you just need the right sized collet or an adjustable chuck.
@elishadoyle81916 ай бұрын
@@RoysRocks thanks for replying 😁
@sophiakanthak5162 Жыл бұрын
all these carving and polishing bits are so hard to find in Europe...I found a german seller that produces polishing bits (only 4 grids but better than nothing haha). But the sintered diamonds are impossible to get if you don't want to pay 20$ or more for shipping😓
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Yeah I feel for the Europeans. If I were there I'd be importing in bulk for sure. I have had to send a few sets over there as a last resort for some people.
@davidmatthews9813 Жыл бұрын
So I bought a set of the nova burrs grom suva and done how you showed on your videos on how to prep them for use and I'm having a problem with them not being even on both sides and all of them are egged shaped. I would have thought it would be that way where they put the two parts together in making the nova tips but it's the other way opposite of the seam on the tips. What can I do to fix the issue or can I?
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Not sure what has happened based on this description. Might need to email me with some pictures or you can post something on the website forum and I'll have a look.
@kristenbingel46483 ай бұрын
I carve Labrador and go through diamond bits like dirty underwear!! I wish sintered diamond bits are super expensive. $54 is a killer price!! Do you sell the dressing as well?
@RoysRocks3 ай бұрын
Hi Kristen, Yeah they are way to expensive so I started getting them made and have been selling them like hotcakes on the website roysrocks.com. Dressing sticks as well since I also use them on my resin burs.
@kristenbingel46483 ай бұрын
@@RoysRocks that's awesome! I can't wait to get the set!
@ThatOpalGuy Жыл бұрын
The only issue I have with chopsticks (and I do use them) is that they are not always straight. This can be an issue with moving the stone in a smooth, uniform manner (perhaps this isn't as big an issue with using a flex shaft, but with my set up it can be). Also, you didn't touch on the idea of creating your own polishing burrs with wood. Do you still use those, I wonder?
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
They can be pretty wobbly at times. Especially reusing them. I still use the wood polishing burrs but only for diamond paste which I rarely ever use since I made the CeOx and AlOx. Anytime I would have used diamond paste and wood I use AlOx and felt nowadays. Only when I have small dips and need a toothpick and diamond paste.
@ThatOpalGuy Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks I think I may need to try your cerium, but I live in the US. Is shipping here really that big of a pain?
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
@@ThatOpalGuy Shipping white/off-white powders in the mail can always be a little tricky.
@ThatOpalGuy Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks lol. I forgot to consider that. but I ordered both red cerium and optical grade white cerium and didnt notice any issues. but those were from large companies. perhaps that is a difference?
@floppytomato3991 Жыл бұрын
Where can one find that 10 pack of diamond sintered burrs if they cannot ship to their region on your site?
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Depends on where you are located. I am restocking any day now and when they arrive I am adding a few new countries to the list of places that can buy through the store.
@111781113 ай бұрын
Hi...what kind of stones can be engraved?
@RoysRocks3 ай бұрын
So long as you are using diamond burs just about anything softer than diamond. Harder stones I would recommend using sintered diamond as the electroplated burs will be ruined very quickly.
@pizzutistudio6 ай бұрын
Where are you purchasing the sintered bits? I found one supplier who only had three left because he wasn't selling them anymore, paid $30 each for three, and they lasted a month. 🙁
@pizzutistudio6 ай бұрын
OK, never mind, just got to that part of the video...
@RoysRocks6 ай бұрын
This one was a pretty old video the best thing to check out for a beginner is this kit: www.roysrocks.com/product-page/low-budget-stone-carving-and-polishing-kit
@pizzutistudio6 ай бұрын
Not a beginner but I will ;)
@ceric4910 Жыл бұрын
What kind of oxide do you suggest for Ethiopian opal?
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
I don't. I use nova points up to 50,000. Diamond paste can also work. I will test out the use of CeOx and AlOx on Ethiopian opal at some stage once I get through the list of shorts I need to get done.
@julianboyer9252 Жыл бұрын
what glue/epoxy do you use for making doublets?
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Doublets I use a different mix known as epoxy 330.
@drfill9210 Жыл бұрын
This only just appeared in my feed. Check your stats. Has there been an unexplained decline recently or was it just me?
@RoysRocks Жыл бұрын
Jan is always a terrible month and everything drops off a cliff on youtube. I dont try to understand the algorithm these days. Just need to try and make the best video I can and get it up on the channel.
@drfill9210 Жыл бұрын
@@RoysRocks yeah you do you
@urmaisgay6495Ай бұрын
theyre usually leaded on
@RoysRocksАй бұрын
Not sure what you are referring to as being "leaded on"?