How to make a Solid Stone Light

[@trudgetree]

Honestly, in all these years I've never even thought once of leaving a youtube comment, but this is so specifically interesting to me that I just had to salute your whole setup and effort.

[@GregsStoneYard]

Thanks!

[@karlinggroup2219]

Me too bro. Amazing video ❗👍👌😍

[@karlinggroup2219]

So good and educational video. 👌😍💪

[@GregsStoneYard]

Thank you.

[@shaunfunk8516]

Congratulations, excellent sculpture.

[@GregsStoneYard]

Thanks Shaun! I did get a few more made. Depending on my laziness level I may make another video showing those being made.

[@ShaneJackson]

This is absolutely amazing and I would love to be able to do this in the uk.

[@GregsStoneYard]

Thanks Shane! Find yourself a used Hofmann or Ravaglioli automotive lift, the kind that use a large screw (vs hydraulic cylinder and cables) and you are halfway there. Use that for the main frame that moves the large wheels up/down. All you'll need to control down speed is a simple VFD. That will get you cutting simple vertical cuts. I used half a lift section for the horizontal table movement. Now you have horizontal/vertical (XY) movement. Add some encoders and CNC controller and you are on your way. If you do start building one feel free to contract if you ever get stuck.

[@ShaneJackson]

@@GregsStoneYard thank you for the reply Greg. I’ve been looking into it and I think I might start with a small 1mx2m cnc machine and then work my way up from there. I’ve never done cnc before but have a background in engineering so I hope it might help

[@scotts.3595]

Funny after watching your three movies, I thought that your sculptures needed lighting. Great job if these are your projects? Greetings from Mexico

[@GregsStoneYard]

Yes they are my projects. Thanks!

[@MrRobThomas]

How do you feed the sawblade through the stone and then put it back together?

[@GregsStoneYard]

The sawblade is actually a steel cable, with beads that have diamond on them. At either end of the cable, a connector is crimped on. The two ends then thread into each other to connect the cable.

[@HaroutBulbulian]

Just like the old (12000 old) days ;), AND ONLY NOW can do this in PRECISE way!

[@karlinggroup2219]

Good comment bro ! 👍💪

[@canadiangemstones7636]

You might yet become a very good rockhound!

[@HaroutBulbulian]

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