Lesson e facet machine
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is it a certain brand or do you just want info on a faceting machine
Guessing its a "lenson" brand model e faceting machine that hes after info on atomrat 
* Accurate digital read-out system
* Positive lock fine incremental adjustment ( cheater ) system
* heavy duty quill and head with flex free mast
* accurate fine height adjustment mechanism
* variable speed motor with duel voltage circuit, 240V AC, 12v DC power sockets fitted
That's all I got from a .pdf
* Positive lock fine incremental adjustment ( cheater ) system
* heavy duty quill and head with flex free mast
* accurate fine height adjustment mechanism
* variable speed motor with duel voltage circuit, 240V AC, 12v DC power sockets fitted
That's all I got from a .pdf
Also only $2800
Stupid only .pdf online info on the machine rofl - mad google skillz5ftfossicker said:Also only $2800
Oh hell yeah! Best thunder and lightning ever at my house wooo!
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Sat with the maker,designer ,he has fixed and used machines for the last 40 years ,this is the Sh:t.
Lifetime warranty full stop.
He only lives 5 km from my pad ,excellent
Mine will take 1week to build from scratch ,he will cut my first stone and give lessons if needed,
It will come with Chinese wheels a full set ,and 1copper and 1 tin for my sapphires when I get good with Quartz ,stay tuned for some pics.
The only thing that comes close ,cost about 10k right.
Any way it is my risk .
By the way anyone want to buy my SDC ,ONLY A FEW HOURS WORK
Lifetime warranty full stop.
He only lives 5 km from my pad ,excellent
Mine will take 1week to build from scratch ,he will cut my first stone and give lessons if needed,
It will come with Chinese wheels a full set ,and 1copper and 1 tin for my sapphires when I get good with Quartz ,stay tuned for some pics.
The only thing that comes close ,cost about 10k right.
Any way it is my risk .
By the way anyone want to buy my SDC ,ONLY A FEW HOURS WORK
Good on ya mate, I bought a cheap one not long ago to give it a whirl but still gotta sit down with this bloke who can teach me some. Certainly is a fun machine though to cut gems up on, digital would be great as well. Mind if I ask what price it will cost you roughly for the build?
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I had an influence in this machine and introduced len to the digital readout he uses. But that's all the influence I had. I personally don't like the motoring system or the thin mast and high disc platen. I find neck and back strain on machines that sit too high. I have someone coming over this week that has one and wants to buy laps. Hes thinking of trading it in for a Gemmasta. Its still a reasonalbly accurate machine and functions OK.
Three things are important to me as a professional facetor.
1. It must be 1/3 HP and capable of 2000RPM.
2. It must have a good ridged mast 1 inch diameter to take other machine attachments. ie Gemmasta performer. (I think Len makes one)
3. Eurgonomicle height of machine so it can easily operate at a computer desk with a normal desk chair. The majority of a stone is cut at around 42 degrees.
Over 37 years of faceting both diamond and coloured stones I have used most brands of faceting machines. Its takes me one stone to master a machine and so far the ultratec is my favourite for engineering and accuracy but fails the motoring test. Gemmasta is my production machine. I used a graves left hand for two years. It incredibly under powered,but functional.
try the machine for a full stone then make a decision.
Regards Anthony
Three things are important to me as a professional facetor.
1. It must be 1/3 HP and capable of 2000RPM.
2. It must have a good ridged mast 1 inch diameter to take other machine attachments. ie Gemmasta performer. (I think Len makes one)
3. Eurgonomicle height of machine so it can easily operate at a computer desk with a normal desk chair. The majority of a stone is cut at around 42 degrees.
Over 37 years of faceting both diamond and coloured stones I have used most brands of faceting machines. Its takes me one stone to master a machine and so far the ultratec is my favourite for engineering and accuracy but fails the motoring test. Gemmasta is my production machine. I used a graves left hand for two years. It incredibly under powered,but functional.
try the machine for a full stone then make a decision.
Regards Anthony
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Thanks for your reply ,
I did notice that the machine ,Lens personal is set on a low bench .
Sitting at it seemed fine ,with the stone right in your face ,if it was to be on a normal desk (yes it may be high.)
I will check out a few things that you have pointed out ,and ask some questions .
For me only cutting as a hobby ,atm .it is very hard to let big money ( ultra tech ,)go .Lens machine will get me cutting on a new machine.
hope I will be happy with my purchase,only ever cutting on a ihashi /removable hand piece,with me standing at a bench for hours in 40 degree heat ,with a fan and a beer.ha and I still quite enjoyed the challenge.
Thanks again
I did notice that the machine ,Lens personal is set on a low bench .
Sitting at it seemed fine ,with the stone right in your face ,if it was to be on a normal desk (yes it may be high.)
I will check out a few things that you have pointed out ,and ask some questions .
For me only cutting as a hobby ,atm .it is very hard to let big money ( ultra tech ,)go .Lens machine will get me cutting on a new machine.
hope I will be happy with my purchase,only ever cutting on a ihashi /removable hand piece,with me standing at a bench for hours in 40 degree heat ,with a fan and a beer.ha and I still quite enjoyed the challenge.
Thanks again
Would this machine be a better choice over the Facetron for a first machine?
