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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Lapidary
Cutting Rocks?
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<blockquote data-quote="Lefty" data-source="post: 173181" data-attributes="member: 2976"><p>Hi Una, welcome to PA.</p><p></p><p>A wet tile saw as suggested by AtomRat is what you really want, you'll find it much easier to cut even slices than with an angle grinder and as the saw blades have no teeth you're not all that likely to cut yourself. Some rocks that look pretty ordinary lying around the bush can reveal much more interesting colours and patterns when a flat face or a slab off them is cut and polished. And once you can cut slabs of even thickness you can cut pieces out and fashion them into cabochons with a little practice, assuming you have access to the equipment.</p><p></p><p>No lapidary club in Weipa? Nearest one to you I know of is at Tolga but the Atherton tableland might be a bit much of a drive for a Friday night workshop <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lefty, post: 173181, member: 2976"] Hi Una, welcome to PA. A wet tile saw as suggested by AtomRat is what you really want, you'll find it much easier to cut even slices than with an angle grinder and as the saw blades have no teeth you're not all that likely to cut yourself. Some rocks that look pretty ordinary lying around the bush can reveal much more interesting colours and patterns when a flat face or a slab off them is cut and polished. And once you can cut slabs of even thickness you can cut pieces out and fashion them into cabochons with a little practice, assuming you have access to the equipment. No lapidary club in Weipa? Nearest one to you I know of is at Tolga but the Atherton tableland might be a bit much of a drive for a Friday night workshop :) [/QUOTE]
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