How to make agate cabochons on a flat lap machine

[@johnnytarponds9292]

Top marks for developing that third hand, when using the stencil! ;-)

[@lounisrajah5951]

A very good tutorial for everyone, and especially for beginners who have little money. Thank you for bringing your knowledge to everyone and for less

[@nancyyparis5324]

Thankyou. Enjoy your teachings!

[@Thracium]

Good job! :)

[@Yermumshouse]

Thanks for the tutorial my man I recently got into the hobby with a 6”ray tilt I have another flat lap arbor the needs a belt drive would you possibly be able to send me the plans you used for building yours? Thanks again and rock on!🤟🏼

[@flyingcheff]

HI again, Any suggestions for cabbing (black)/ Please and thank you.

[@elsabe13]

Great video, thank you!

[@cb175s]

Thank you Very much appreciated 👍❤️👍

[@flyingcheff]

When do you change (finer) your lap disc? Dop? Next level on a flat lap..? Finally saw a flat lap video, I'm grateful. I know its possible to complete cabs without a cabbing machine...hope you share that process. Thanks so much. You'd be amazed what ISN'T on KZbin.

[@cb175s]

I start with 80 or 100 grit for shaping after that I move up grits 220, 600, 800, 1200. It gets difficult not putting faucets/ flat surfaces once you find the shape you want. Be patient and go slow. I mainly use the flat lap for shaping only and do the rest on the cab machine. Just being honest 👍👍 In the future I plan to change the motor out for something slower too help stop flat spots.

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

@@cb175s why not get a motor controler that you can lower the rpms might want to keep the motor you just a thought

[@calebwiggins3042]

You do some nice work but you make this geezers hands hurt use a dob stick 🤣

[@cb175s]

I use dop sticks too... Lol And thank you 👍👍

[@calebwiggins3042]

@@cb175s thank you I really enjoy the content you put out

[@twodahons]

Why the aluminum scribe vs something like a felt tip marker? Water will wash of the marker?

[@cb175s]

The marks from the scribe are easy to see while wet and don't wash off. I also use a black Sharpe to mark areas with scratchesin final stages. It fills in the scratches with black and stands out well. I know the scratches are gone when the marks are removed.

[@exploringwithandrew5289]

What grit is this?

[@cb175s]

I use 80 and 100 grit for shaping rocks. 👍

[@exploringwithandrew5289]

@Rustain Art Studio awesome ty very much! Awesome video it helped me out alot..I just got myself a 6in hi tech diamond flat lap. Any great tips for a newbie?

[@scottfaucett5747]

@@exploringwithandrew5289 very cool, just take your time. If you can find soft grit pads for 600 and up. Those work awesome for final results. The metal diamond embedded plates in my video are best for shaping and faucets/ flat Surfaces. The soft diamond pads help with nice rounded edges. Don't know if that helps ? But if you find flat spots this will definitely help. Good luck 👍👍 I will be rebuilding the flat lap i made in the very near future. It's kinda scary... Lol 😆

[@bobbydee6943]

I am not sure what youre using for a marker, Best is to use a Aluminum rod, sharpened to a point like a pencil.

[@cb175s]

I use an aluminum rod. I started with a sharpie and hated the very 1st day. Lol You can see the aluminum markings very well wet or dry.

[@twodahons]

Where did you get the stencils? Thank you

[@cb175s]

Ebay, they come in a pack for about $15 👍