Replacing the Speed Controller in my Sterling Faceting Machine

[@offyarocka]

Awesome to watch this strip down and rebuild, very cool!!!!

[@georgeser3939]

Nice! It's very important to know the anatomy of your own machine as opposed to relying on a tech.

[@JustinKPrim]

I feel so comfortable with it now.

[@jorgericardosucno2754]

Venden repuestos, de mastil roto

[@chemasanchez1986]

Hello! First of all thank you for your videos, they motivated me a lot to learn how to cut gems! I have bought a machine in Sri Lanka without speed control, and I am considering the possibility of install a variable speed motor, do you know where to buy a compatible motor in Europe?

[@JustinKPrim]

@@chemasanchez1986 i’m not sure. I’ve never tried to take out the motor and put in a different one with the speed controller. I think the speed controller will have to sit outside of the faceting machine cause they’re quite big. However, I can’t help with the motor. Sorry. I think if you don’t have a speed controller, this is OK. Before the pandemic, the only machines that we had were fixed speed and we would run them at full speed while teaching brand new students. 1400 RPMs and people were able to cope with it and cut good stones anyway, they just had to learn a little bit more about hand pressure.

[@chemasanchez1986]

You're right, if they've been working all their lives without variable speed it's because it's not essential, but it sounds good for the future. For now, I have to practice a lot with what I have.😊 Thank you

[@alessiosandreani]

M M first loosen the bolts than remove the belt . The belt is not happy this way ah ah. I m happy to see you with a sterling. I ordered the same machine. Is it possible to learn on this type of instrument right ? Thank you for your vids

[@JustinKPrim]

@@alessiosandreani yes for sure. This is a machine from our school! All our students learn on this machine.

[@gnistens]

Hello Justin. I'm about to purchase a faceting machine. But I just learned that Sterling have lost control of their site multiple times. Could you provide contact information on the genuine company so I don't get scammed?

[@JustinKPrim]

@@gnistens you can message Sandun on WhatsApp with this number [phone] or send an email to the address at sterlinggemland.com

[@SnowTiger45]

Listening to the background music ?? I was expecting to hear ... "Starlog 2024.04.18 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise .. to boldly go >>> etc". BTW - Justine. How long have you had and used your Sterling ? OR How many stones would you estimate you have cut with it ? Sterling appears to be pretty robust and I'm suspecting the speed controller (while likely being the first thing to go) likely lasts a long time ?

[@JustinKPrim]

I think this one was a dud. This isn’t my original machine, it’s one I bought later for the school. I can’t exactly remember but this can’t be much older than 4 years.

[@Willrocs]

Nice work.

[@jorgericardosucno2754]

CÓMO puedo arreglar EL mástil roto

[@yankeetimeline]

How many hours do you figure you put on the old motor cutting?

[@JustinKPrim]

I think this one was a dud. This isn’t my original machine, it’s one I bought later for the school. I can’t exactly remember but this can’t be much older than 4 years.

[@ilnuovocaledonien]

Dear Justin, Thank your for sharing all your work ! Do you know where I can buy the st08 sterling machine ? I sent an message to the company, but someone told me the website and email were hacked and others website are scam. I'm having trouble identifying where I can order it without risk.

[@JustinKPrim]

@@ilnuovocaledonien the website is back up but the company is reorganizing right now inside the family. Sterlinggemland.com is the site

[@alessiosandreani]

I think they are more than organized now . I recived my machine today in good conditions with a lot of accessories I ordered. I m very happy of my choice. The machine is really solid and strong