Sintered Diamond vs Coated Burs/Bits

I accidentally revealed my secret weapon in my last video. The sintered diamond bur/bit!!! They are longer lasting, faster cutting and can be 10 times more expensive if you dont hunt around. I will now use them much more on the channel from now on.
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[@kengensjewelry]

Thanks for the info! I was wondering the difference between the burs and why the big price jump. Now I know, thanks so much for sharing!

[@RoysRocks]

Yeah big difference which is why it sucks to hear people tell me they got ripped off paying for sintered and getting electroplated. Price jump is crazy in some parts of the world because people are just selling them for 4-7x the wholesale price. I think the worst I have seen is in Europe.

[@kengensjewelry]

@@RoysRocks Ugh! Thanks for the heads up!

[@TyOtis]

I know I’m 10 months to the party, but I am definitely interested in buying a set from you. Cheers Ty

[@RoysRocks]

Haha never too late. In fact you are too early as I am still waiting to restock.

[@stephenshanebeaty]

New to opal cutting and these bits feel so rough I'm scared to touch them to the opal lol

[@RoysRocks]

The 50 pack ones? Electroplated burrs are REALLY aggressive that is for sure. Its because they are coated on the outside rather than embedded in the metal head. The sintered burrs can start out a little rough so I always recommend people dress them a little before hand. (covered in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpq5i4usm7OkjdU)

[@stephenshanebeaty]

@@RoysRocks thanks I'll watch it now

[@thaddeusrex1]

Frankly, I’m surprised this isn’t obvious, but the reason the Chinese ones are identical and cheaper is because they are stealing the R&D, designs, specs, etc. from the more expensive company who funded them, and selling out the back door. I have first hand experience with this, and cut all ties with Chinese manufacturing because of it. You are buying stolen intellectual property, and I urge you not to do it. The originating company pays engineers, researchers, developers, manufacturing experts etc. to develop a top product that you want, and has to charge enough to fund that quality. They then contract with a Chinese company to try to save costs, and many times even buys their equipment for them, and they repay that by selling out the back door because they have NONE of those costs. Not all Chinese companies do this, but when you see identical products like this, that is exactly what is happening. Don’t buy them please!

[@RoysRocks]

The electroplated are cheaper because they are a different tool not because they are Chinese. The sintered diamond burrs are also made in China it is two completely different technologies. What annoys me the most is companies in places like Europe thinking they are completely justified in charging 100x costs (development and manufacturing) and trying to say that is okay. Greedy profits like that need to come down if companies dont want to lose people to knock-offs. I have developed my own metal oxide polishing powders that beat all the other powders I have tried and I charge LESS than the market. I've still managed to pay off the development costs after a year and it is my highest margin product, I'm just not greedy.

[@katielane318]

Would be interested in buying.a couple of sets if you ever end up selling them Never knew they exsisted Thank you very informative Thank you 😊

[@RoysRocks]

Hi Katie, I have actually been selling them to viewers for quite a while now and restock every couple weeks. There will be a new website soon which will have a small sales section or you can get in touch through email or facebook (links in description).

[@DeanTheDoctor]

I love the background music my friend! ☺️🌎✨

[@RoysRocks]

Haha an old video like this that would probably standard youtube stock music. Its a tough life trying not to get struck down by copywrite these days.

[@IanJones-n5j]

Hi Roy, Just watched the video and loved it. Can you let me know please if you place order as I will take one of each. Could you let me know where is best to buy novas for us in Aus. Regards Jonesy.

[@RoysRocks]

Hi Jonesy, Everything will be in stock on the store at roysrocks.com The next batch of nova points should be in this week.

[@IanJones-n5j]

@@RoysRocks thanks so much. Have just had my first visit out to Winton to our family friends mine and whilst I have always been interested, Iam now hooked.

[@ManMountainMetals]

I use them as dental burs but kept fogging up the mirror.....😂😂😂

[@RoysRocks]

Well they are the perfect tool for the job as thats what they are designed for. Just need to sort out that fogging issue... 🤣

[@ThatOpalGuy]

Just say "neigh" to home dentistry

[@petersolstad673]

I can't find your AMAZING color coded sintered bit set... Help me out with a link. I need those cheap Chinese ones! For the love of God 😭 😭😭

[@RoysRocks]

Haha they are out there. Depends on where you live as to the best place to go. Dont really have a link since I deal direct with the manufacturer.

[@Ubbethedwarf]

Can you link your supplier?

[@RoysRocks]

I only supply the sintered burrs at the moment but am looking into getting the best electroplated ones I can find at the moment. You'll find it all at www.roysrocks.com/shop

[@arshaislam7997]

How much price is this?

[@RoysRocks]

Electroplated burrs are very cheap (less than $50 for massive kits). Sintered is more expensive especially in some parts of the world (easily over $100 for an assorted kit).

[@arshaislam7997]

Do you deliver as well?

[@RoysRocks]

I am currently only shipping within Australia and New Zealand but that will expand soon as demand is getting less.

[@VinothVinoth-zq8rm]

help full video

[@RoysRocks]

Hope it helps those asking the question.

[@hauruwhiu7227]

I would like to order the 80 grit from China and the other set of various grits regards Rufus - jade carver

[@RoysRocks]

They would work very well for jade.

[@nancycurtis3230]

Ok. I'm in....... It would be great if you did get enough of us to make it worthwhile.

[@RoysRocks]

Lol I've had a few interested. Gunna have to follow up with my chinese supplier.

[@dannyoswald9296]

Get them

[@RoysRocks]

Got em. 👌

[@jeffholmes1362]

At around $70 , if they don’t block up, it’s still intermediate friendly, I’ve had a lot of trouble with the cheap ones, bring it on

[@RoysRocks]

$70 ain't too bad. I think there is a slight lack of competition here in Aus for a few things because some prices are crazy high!

[@mizzify]

Ps I've yet to try the cheapie bits out even if i did buy them to try on some boulder. I'll let ypu know next week what i think lol

[@RoysRocks]

The cheap ones I have are still going so they are perfectly fine to use. But cut slower and they will die after years whereas the sintered should last me for life I think.

[@BenzGems]

Hi Roy and everybody else It seems online that the Nova tips aren’t that easy to find for sale, found like one site, one of these sets on this vid the yellow holder one i ’ve seen a few places for sale. Have enjoyed watching many of your vids and black opal direct channel + others have tried cutting a few opal gems this morning slow but fun grinding 😷👍🏼😎I hit subscribe and the like button fun and interesting vids, great work dude! Nice 👌🏻😃

[@RoysRocks]

Hi Ben and welcome aboard. Yeah Nova points seem very hard to come by. I'm finding that there are very few competitors out there to keep the prices low.

[@BenzGems]

@@RoysRocks Hi mate thank you, really appreciate the welcome thanks.

[@RoysRocks]

@@BenzGems No worries. The more the merrier.

[@deanbaranek9927]

Ate you there i have a question please

[@RoysRocks]

I'm always around...

[@deanbaranek9927]

What would you need a type of theses to cut diamonds 💎

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

Ali Express has them.

[@RoysRocks]

Aliexpress has just about everything.

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

@@RoysRocks That's actually true😁

[@Toobras]

I will buy one if you get them 🤠

[@RoysRocks]

Damn Xmas is going to cause a bit of a delay but there are quite a number interested and it is not like they expire so I might buy a batch after xmas and just sell em over time. It might get me accustomed to selling... my biggest weakness.

[@Toobras]

@@RoysRocks sounds great , I will be keeping my eyes 👀 out lol I have gotten a lot of great ideas and inform from you and I look forward to more .😃 Keep up the amazing work thank you.

[@RoysRocks]

Thanks Justin I will continue to try my best. It's a great hobby and some live it enough to transition to a full time living. I wish you the best for starting your opal journey

[@yoramuziel1695]

I'll order them from you if and when you sell

[@RoysRocks]

I haven't heard back from the manufacturer yet...

[@adrias4685]

Any updates? Are we able to order from you yet?

[@RoysRocks]

Hi Montana, I have been selling the sintered kits for about a year now. Feel free to get in touch by email [e-mail]

[@petersolstad673]

Also send me a link to your shop. I wanna spend some money next week🤠 yeehaww!

[@RoysRocks]

I dont really have a shop but can add your name to the list for the next batch. Mostly sorting people out through email and facebook (both links in description).

[@petersolstad673]

@@RoysRocks Nice ! Thanx man

[@carolnoble370]

Count me in for a set if you get the numbers up thanks !

[@RoysRocks]

I think I have enough numbers to try and strike a deal for 10 or so. I'll have to keep you guys posted. The COVID and Xmas combo will get in the way for this year but hopefully very early next year.

[@paularapley5037]

Gday Roy ill be in it, need all the help i can get ,

[@RoysRocks]

Hi Paula. Sounds like there are a few people interested so I will have to get back in touch with them.

[@mizzify]

I've just found some on Amazon and they're £36 here in England direct from China. Luckily we get reasonably cheap postage. You can also get a quick change chuck for dremels to save you from having to change collets between shaft sizes. Massive thanks for everything you show us-without you we wouldn't learn half as much!

[@RoysRocks]

Nice! I was hoping people could find some themselves as well. £36 is not too bad only a very minor markup. Just gotta be careful and make sure they are actually sintered otherwise its pretty easy to return with amazon.

[@rmcast01]

I’ve come across your channel and this is a lot cheaper alternative. Cat Capstick, I can’t find this item in Amazon uk. Any chance you could share a link?

[@annsalter4366]

Would you mind sharing a link..pretty please

[@mizzify]

The nupika ones aren't sintered but I've found a sintered set for £30. The nupika ones are ok for opal but you can only use the sintered ones on anything harder

[@tinbotturnbot4024]

I use them on jade and they melt fast-

[@RoysRocks]

Is that the diamond coated bits? I have tried to melt the sintered bits by mistreating them and they have not been affected yet. I like to test things hard.

[@VinothVinoth-zq8rm]

Thank you bro

[@RoysRocks]

No worries 👌

[@VinothVinoth-zq8rm]

Nice video

[@RoysRocks]

Thanks.

[@MorneChapman]

Yes please! I definitely want to purchase a set from you!!! !

[@RoysRocks]

It's been a tough time of year to get anything from overseas but there are a few sets with my name on them and hopefully I get them in the next month or two. There will be a video announcement when I get them in stock.

[@sarahdavis5816]

@@RoysRocks Hi Roy, did you get them yet? Do you have a shop on Opal Auctions and, if so, what is it called and is it in the Australia grouping? I wish they were alphabetized. Thanks!

[@RoysRocks]

@@sarahdavis5816 Hi Sarah I did get and sell the first batch and 2 more should land in the next few days but I think they have all sold unless some on the waitlist bail. I'll keep ordering more as they sell. Basically none of this money sitting in my account for longer than a day LOL.

[@brownhornetseventhre]

Hi, I'm wondering if You have any of the bits for sale atm?

[@tinbotturnbot4024]

Ill order from you!!

[@RoysRocks]

Cool. I am just here to help/educate and not in it to profit so wont mark them up for subscribers. I will see if I can strike an even better deal with the manufacturer and keep everyone updated. They dont expire so doesn't matter if I sit on a bunch of them for a while =)

[@hillbillybling1217]

they look good mate id be keen

[@RoysRocks]

I'll have to update everyone when I get a few in stock.

[@tinbotturnbot4024]

Where do i get the sintered bits?

[@RoysRocks]

So mine are direct from a manufacturer in china. No middle man so you can cut the price dramatically.

[@codygreen1600]

I found them on Aliexpress.com

[@RoysRocks]

Yeah if you want to buy them individually aliexpress is pretty good. Only a small markup.

[@chrisoliver3851]

Please put me on the list to get a set...Thanks Roy

[@RoysRocks]

You are n it 👍🙂