The only way to drill Agate and Jasper easy!

[@bornagainwierdo]

Your my rock tumbling teacher. I’m your rock tumbling student. We have never met and probably got wont ever meet. But thought I’d essentially highlight the fact I leaned everything about rock tumbling so far from your channel. So technically you are a teacher with students and I’m one of them. Pleased to virtually meet you sir

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi student! It is a bit worrying to know I have students, and at the same time it does make me just a bit proud. I will do my best to continue making no-nonsense tumbling videos to help all newcomers. It is a real pleasure to meet you virtually!

[@ScotsyCajn]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 please!, feel no pressure and try not to worry too much. Just keep your course as you are now. Learning and growing and showing. People are here, at your channel, for many different reasons, I assume, but, they are here for it. Your content, as they say. You excel in the area of detail and have a super cool and… idk the word.. but, you explain and show things most wouldn’t think of or think would be important. Like you said at one point, obviously, but maybe not. You’re right. For beginners, and even those experienced, the extra details and tidbits are helpful in many ways. You have a truly great channel and I’m extremely thankful to have found it. I’ve not fully explored it, yet, as I am not currently “rocking”. :)) Thank you for sharing your work and love and knowledge with us! 🖤💖

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

@@ScotsyCajn A heartfelt thank you!

[@Random_847]

Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Those pendants are so beautiful!!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Thank you so much!

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

We LOVES you Channel. Thank you for sharing with us and the rest of the world. MANY BLESSINGS UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

You are so kind, thank you1

[@user-yo4uj9jw1j]

Thank you I get more from you're videos then any other channel!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Glad you like them!

[@vickypolarstar693]

Thank you for your video! I am a woman and never did such a job. Now I feel more confident to start this work!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Best of luck!

[@ohdannyboy4727]

I've been using bigger mm core drills to make rings. I'm gonna try and drill agate rings. I've made a few jasper rings already. Almost had a jade ring, but it fractured in half on me. Drill press had been the way to go for me.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Best of luck!

[@jasonpringle1113]

Rule of thumb for videography if you're right handed put the camera on your left side. That will help with your issues of your working arm blocking the camera. Lots of great information but kind of annoying that your arm blocks the shot so often. Be conscious of it and keep making videos you obviously have lots of great wisdom to share!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

It is great getting constructive criticism , i will try to follow your advice. Thank you.

[@scottowens1535]

I'm going to subscribe. This taught me exactly what I was thinking about doing and I have a small vertical pillar drill and vise. I was thinking about cross holes but blind holes are better for most thing's I'm thinking....this is great I found you I'm looking at 5000 polished banded agates and plume jasper ags and it's time to make some for presentation... Perfect timing fine Sir that I found you. I'll be watching now that I know you're here!!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Awesome, thank you!

[@luiserr26]

Beautiful work. I just chanced on your channel and love the advice. I am your new student. Keep doing more videos like this. Thank you in advance ❤

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jodimoss1406]

Your work is absolutely beautiful I just successfully drilled my first thin slice of agate successfully, using a Dremel wish I would have watched your video first had a problem with it jumping around a tad bit when I first started the scratches aren't too deep I'm able to buff it out anyway thank you for your content I really appreciate it thank you Have a great day

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@MichiganRocks]

I still drill with a Dremel. I have drilled larger holes with a drill press, but the small ones are always done with a Dremel. Do you have the drill press attachment for your Dremel? That's what I use and I drill in a shallow tub of water, just enough to cover the rock. The Dremel drills at higher speeds than my drill press, so it seems like it would drill faster, but now you've got me wondering.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi Rob, I thought of getting a drill press for my dremel but the only ones available here get very poor reviews and that put me off. I use the vice because it allows me to hold random shaped pebbles very firmly and so I cant simply use a water tub. It always interests me how we (rock tumblers) all find our own way of doing things. I am learning from your videos all the time All the best!

[@MichiganRocks]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 I have found that rock people are usually really good about sharing ideas. Are you on the Rock Tumbling Hobby forums? I learn so much there.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

@@MichiganRocks I have not found a forum here in the UK but I do browse occasionally on US sites and they are often very helpful. Rock tumbling here in the UK is not well supported and one of my aims with my channel is to encourage British rock tumbling. I often steer people to your channel, it is the best. Cheers!

[@nikolass83gianni]

Big THANKS from my heart for always great video ... best regards with big respect and have a wonderful time ... 🕊👏😎

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Thank you! You too!

[@DreidMusicalX]

I just bought the Dremel Press that mounts the Dremel in and made a clamp with it being able to slide. Same thing you are doing here. But I was looking up those pins you stick in the stone and crossed your video. I'm just getting started doing lapidary once again. It's only been 45 years since I did it as a kid. It didn't seem to be as expensive back then as it is now. And how much you forget when you stop doing something is not even funny. But its coming back to me watching videos. Things start clicking again here and there. But jewelry is something I wanted to get into. Just pendants and earrings, maybe keychains. Thanks for the videos though.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi, I have not tried out the Dremel drill press, I did read that it was a bit flimsy and not accurate and that put me off buying it. How are you finding it? Glad you are enjoying the vids!

[@SloLFO]

Thanks for the tips! Approximately how many pieces can you drill like this before the bit has worn?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

A lot if you are careful, the drill usually snaps when I get careless and press too hard long before it wears out, cheers!

[@elliegardella-smith9739]

Yes please

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

ok

[@theartisancompany]

Thanks for sharing.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Thanks for watching!

[@danieldore4103]

I will never tune in again as long as you have this sponsor.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I do not have any sponsor!

[@stevengood8242]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us in these videos! I had a question about the diamond pad tool you used to flatten the top of the stone before drilling. Is that a homemade device? looks like you're using 4 inch hook and loop pads and it's got a good barrier for water splashing. Lastly, what grit of pad did you use to do that bit of flattening? I'd love to set something like that up in my shop! Thank you so much.

[@Simonasaccani_photography]

Thank you,really useful video! Can you help me, how can I drill seashells? Especially the ones I want to do (Patella) are really tiny, so not sure how to do a small hole without breaking it.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I would suggest using a dremel type tool as it will allow you to hold the shell in your hand (glove) and be very gentle with the drilling pressure. i would still use water. Best of luck!

[@LizDJSailorK]

Is there any way to know the tools you used? I’m new to it and would love to learn more. The name of the driller too because I tried to use dremel as well only to return it . Thank you so much for being so helpful!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi, The drill bits are bought on eBay, look for micro diamond drills, the suppliers of these are just traders so they are available form several sellers. My pillar drill is a very old one, any low cost pillar drill should do the job though remember the need to use a water feed is essential, so maybe a second hand one? Best of luck!

[@PhoenixCreationsKaTyJs]

Question - what do you use for getting oval and round shapes, I looked at lapidary templates and they are pricey, are geometric circle and oval templates the right shape for jewellery findings such as oval and circle,bezels? 😊

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Sorry In can't help you on this as I only use the natural random stones from my tumbler. Best of luck

[@rgilman46]

Where did you get the copper dolphins and how was the recess made for the dolphin?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Made dolphin with metal clay carve recess with dremel. Cheers!

[@oliebol3821]

Hi, video was very informative but you dont mention how to set the eyepin into the stone or the copper pin..

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I simply use a two part epoxy, thanks for watching.

[@_Per_Aspera_Ad_Astra_]

and how to secure the pin to the rock … ? Glue ? ??????????????????????????????????????? 💙

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I use araldite two part epoxy, but I have also used super glue successfully, cheers

[@suebland14]

Excellent video as always. Can you please show us how you carved the dolphin? Thank you

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi Sue, I will try to do a video as soon as I can. Thank you for the kind comments.

[@bungywilliams5207]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Hi, I too would like to know how you carved the dolphin insert for the copper dolphin to be inserted. Many thanks, great channel

[@ChristinaBritton]

Just to add, water also dampens the 'dust' because rock dust is dangerous to breathe and can cause lung diseases.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

True, thank you for the reminder

[@TechJobs_Challenges]

Can you share the tools that you purchased from Amazon? Like pin chalk?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I think you are referring to the Pin Chuck, the thing that holds the tiny pin size drill bits!

[@jordannoll6830]

Thanks for your video! Do you ever have the eye screws let loose? I used CA/superglue on an agate pendant, I hope it holds strong. Thanks!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi Jordan, I have used both super glue and epoxy without ever having an eye pin come loose. One tip is that I bend the pin before setting in the glue to prevent it twisting or simply pulling straight out. Thanks for watching!

[@tinkmarshino]

Steve I have never hear a drill press called a pillow drill before.. I think I will start calling mine the same.. I have used little collet for my pillow drill though I do have some of those chucks around.. Never really knw what they were for actually.. Well, just a quick comment.. my poor wife has been in the hospital for a week now I am hope she can come home tomorrow it is kind of lonely rattling about this place with out her.. Take care my friend..

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi George, I think you misheard, it is a "Pillar drill". My slurred speach to blame I expect! Hope your wife comes home very soon and you can start to look after her! All the best to you both!

[@tinkmarshino]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Ah! it was more than likely my old ears.. they are beginning to create a language all to themselves that I do not understand.. Old body parts do that now and then don't you think? Still, my wife comes home today.. 8 days it to long to be stuck there in the hospital.. happy days! Thanks Steve

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

@@tinkmarshino Good to hear your missus is coming home today, I am sure you will pamper her! All my old parts work perfectly thank you :) (not really) Cheers!

[@tinkmarshino]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 They work as well well as can be expected since they don't make our parts any more.. Take care of yourself Steve..

[@paulinebarnatt2564]

This is a very informative video but lack of space means I will have to keep using the Dremel! Have you made a video for inlaying decorative items into stones, like the dolphin in this video.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi, I actually sand-blasted this!

[@paulinebarnatt2564]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 I was actually asking about the where to get the stone hearts in the Gemseeker Studio hearts video. The stone was used in Heart 6 in the video.

[@figsworld12]

Hi love your videos. So helpful. I was just wandering how do you polish stones?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

If you check out my channel I have made many videos on rock tumbling and other forms of polishing. Cheers!

[@alyeahal]

do you have a suggestion for which brand/type of drill bits. When i type anything in I get nothing but advertising. i bought an inexpensive set off Amazon and surprise-surpirise, it's useless

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I just buy mine on ebay, are you using water feed?

[@alyeahal]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Not a feed, but immersion in cold water. Ebay...got it, thanks.

[@johngilpin3006]

Great vids i have had trouble on the polishing front watched your vid on that hope now things will improve , on this video where did you buy the drip feed water system i have looked all over for something like that , if you have a link or a name Thank you John

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi John I have made two vids about creating a water feed, kzbin.info/www/bejne/hneafWN5nJiYZtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKzkotppdmUn6s Hope this helps and best of luck with your stoneworking!

[@jenbaer6455]

Thank you for this! the dremmel was to slow and unstable. I'm wondering how you set up your water source. Is it in another video?

[@jenbaer6455]

I just found your reply to John. Nevermind!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Ok best of luck!

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Yes, it is

[@alexj9111]

Jasper confuses me. Is it chert stained with iron oxide? Is it chalcedony mixed with clay? I give up, but I know it looks divine.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi, I don't know ether but Jasper is certainly my favorite local stone! Thanks for watching

[@ScotsyCajn]

Oh, mannn, do try and research on Jasper. The makings of it. Research those. It doesn’t take much to find that it really doesn’t matter. Hahahaha. It’s wonderful information and helpful when looking at jaspers. For me? Well, once I get to looking at jasper, the so many jaspers, and most only in pictures, I am enamored and full of wonder-y type thoughts and feelings. It’s not my favorite.. idk if I have a favorite rock, but, it sure is AMAZING stuff.

[@user-js5zp9ve5k]

Hi can you text me the name of the pin that you put on top of the rock! Also any advice how to drill right through the stone?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi, the little pins are called eye pins. To drill right through use same method but use a bigger diameter drill bit and make sure you support the stone well and give yourself a lot of time! best of luck!

[@breadring]

What do you use to secure the eye pins in with and have you tested the strength of the bonding.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

We use two part epoxy, but it is important to test the bond at every occasion. Temperature can make such a difference to the effectiveness of the adhesive. If it is just a bit too cold the epoxy often doesn't harden. So test and test again!

[@keyholevets]

What speed do you drill at? A) with the dremel and b) with the pillar drill?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

As long as you have plenty of water, as fast as you can go!

[@solonorthwoods130]

Thank you for great videos. What do you use to get the eye hook to stay in the stone?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

I have used both super glue and two part epoxy with equal success. Hope this helps!

[@dennischavez7503]

How did you affix the fitting to the stone?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Two part epoxy

[@travisbunch428]

Just curious. How do you set the eyepin in the agate?

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Two part Epoxy usually Araldite, cheers!

[@travisbunch428]

@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Thank you for replying!