DIY Faceting Machine Part 21 - Accuracy extensions & a fluorite

In this video I show some extensions of my home made faceting head, which mainly consists of a dial gauge for depth of cut indication, and an accurate base lap.
As example I cut a light green fluorite.
For more information about my faceting activities, check out blog.techwork.r... !
Thanks for watching!

[@angelictalkington8879]

i have just begun to teach myself this art...as best as i can--and ofcourse naturally i dont have deep pockets so i dont own the Facetron or any of those wonderful machines but i think if i can understand what im attempting to accomplish (beyond beautiful gemstones obviously) the math and science behind the art then it wont matter what machine i am using because it is after all just a tool. However....even i am not so niave to deny the splendor of your creation and im sure you are aware of the many cutters out there just coveting your machine and your skill! Well done.

[@VintageTimeGems]

The extra length in the mast should make life easier on low angles. I like fluorite, it has some beautiful colours. Well done

[@craigs1065]

Great job, awesome machine, any chance I could ask you about the calabration sensor and touch on feature and depth of cut. What is the calabration sensor going to, wiring, any chance you can explain this, do you use a sensor, how does it plug into arduino board. Touch sensor how does that wiring Work, wiring? Any help here would be much appreciated. I'm so close to finishing the machine but just can calabrate machine, not sure about sensor.

[@craigs1065]

Nice build, just wondering if you could please let me know the encoder you used and driver, and audrino board. Thanks

[@vectorv750]

That’s really very impressive. You are very talented person. Great job.

[@GemWorks]

Thanks a lot!

[@vectorv750]

You are welcome. Sir I understand that I am just one of your recent subscribers I am kind of feeling uneasy that I am asking you for a suggestion. I also would like to learn gem faceting I think it is very impressive skill that one could have. If it is ok with could you please suggest an easy in use faceting machine. And I also would like to point out that I am on budget. Thanks you in advance.

[@GemWorks]

Hi! Learning faceting is for sure not a self-going thing. You should be certain that you have the ambition and strong intention for that! - If that is the case the kind and type of faceting machine is of secondary importance. Also it is hard for me to propose a machine that you should buy. I would suggest that you first do some studying on the web (e.g. here: medium.com/justin-k-prim/how-to-choose-the-best-faceting-machine-for-your-needs-c41774367c55, or KZbin in general), and then look for a used one that you find suitable for you. Good luck!

[@vectorv750]

Hi sir. I highly appreciate your advise and a separate thanks for sharing he article. I really appreciate it. Regarding the questions whether do I really want to learn faceting, the answer is yes. I come from a country that 93% covered by mountain, those mountains have got lots of gem stones. If I learn gem cutting in future I could even make living on that. Unfortunately gem cutting is not there in my country so that I could learn it from someone. I am student right now in China. I saw the prices they are quite expensive I will probably go for second hand. I looked on eBay but didn’t find any suitable one. The one which are very common on eBay are those that are produced here in China. Sir I understand now asking you for the second request I am really sorry for that but if you could suggest me where I could buy a second hand facestron or mark v gem city machine I would highly appreciate that. And sir you need anything from China or you need a reliable person in China just know that there is one. As Lannister from Games of Thrones say we always pay our debt I also would like to pay you back for your great help. Thank once again.

[@GemWorks]

@@vectorv750 Hi, could you please continue this discussion via email? You find my address via the about-section of my youtube profile (And there via my blog-page). - Thanks!

[@speed0freak]

How did you build the contact switch ?

[@askndeniz5781]

Do you have facet processing arm and facet discs and wear discs? I want to buy it..

[@tennpikr74]

Your improvements seemed to pay off as the stone is beautiful. Your quite an engineer and machinist.

[@GemWorks]

Thanks! However, I'm an amateur and aware that professional machinists work on a different level than me.

[@askndeniz5781]

@@GemWorks Do you have facet processing arm and facet discs and wear discs? I want to buy it..

[@IanLangtree]

Hi , could you please help where to find liberay for the ardunio angle for the cutting arm Thanks Ian

[@GemWorks]

@@IanLangtree Yes. Please have a look at facetingbook.com. Should available there.

[@milansulc6871]

Great video. Thanks ! 👏👍😊

[@Black_heart1149]

I will visit this machine

[@snjeewamuththettuge6940]

How much this machine

[@Black_heart1149]

What is the rate of this machine

[@CambodiaGemsFaceting]

Do you also receive orders if I want to make faceting mast and head

[@GemWorks]

Hi Ichsan, sorry, but my time as amateur is very limited, so unfortunately I can not take any orders.

[@CambodiaGemsFaceting]

@@GemWorks very sad, even though I like your work, and I want to have faceting poles and heads to learn to cut stones

[@GemWorks]

@@CambodiaGemsFaceting Of course I can give advise here and there, also the internet provides lots of information.

[@CambodiaGemsFaceting]

@@GemWorks but also need faceting tools at least pole and faceting head, do you also use whatsapp, may I join you on whatsapp

[@ElGatoLoco698]

Can you build one of those bad boys for me?

[@GemWorks]

It's my hobby and I'm just building for my own needs so far. So sorry, but I can't. But great, if you got some ideas!

[@ElGatoLoco698]

@@GemWorks If I had the equipment I would build one myself and follow your instructions. Looks like you have it all worked out.

[@BenjiNathaniel]

would you possibly sell this?

[@GemWorks]

Hi Benji, basically I don't sell my self-made stuff, as I need the stuff myself plus I don't think that is easy to use for somebody that did not build it. But of course, if you pay many $$$, let's discuss ;-)

[@BenjiNathaniel]

Well I was hoping it would cost much less than a facetron mast:)

[@DonnaChassie]

Please! No background music during class time!!!!!!

[@kamarazman2682]

رائع جدا يلمت يداك

[@shadowbadger5563]

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[@askndeniz5781]

Do you have facet processing arm and facet discs and wear discs? I want to buy it..

[@askndeniz5781]

Do you have facet processing arm and facet discs and wear discs? I want to buy it..

[@askndeniz5781]

Do you have facet processing arm and facet discs and wear discs? I want to buy it..