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llou96
28-01-2020, 10:02 AM
Hi :) like the question says... I have a Dremel, is it possible to use that? Thank you!


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china
28-01-2020, 11:01 AM
The answer in my opinion is no it is not practical

ps_bond
28-01-2020, 12:15 PM
I've done a small amount of carving with a flexshaft - I wouldn't use a Dremel for that as it's done wet, so the flexshaft reduces the problems of water + electrics.
I suppose you could work through grits, but if you're looking to end up with something similar to tumble-polished stones it's going to be very time consuming. I'd also expect it to consume Dremels too.

Dennis
28-01-2020, 01:02 PM
Used stone tumblers are not that expensive and will solve your problem. Have a look on Ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/303410208607?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=303410208607&targetid=857943358223&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=6466521491&mkgroupid=88415307597&rlsatarget=pla-857943358223&abcId=1140486&merchantid=6995734&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgcCynq6m5wIVSrDtCh18eQ8eEAQYASAB EgLuIPD_BwE

Wallace
28-01-2020, 11:58 PM
Hi :) like the question says... I have a Dremel, is it possible to use that? Thank you!


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did you mean the top of a stone that has been set into a piece of jewellery already? Or, did you mean loose stones?

Dennis
29-01-2020, 11:59 AM
God question Wallace.

NickD
29-01-2020, 03:22 PM
Is He on the forum?
Nick

Dennis
29-01-2020, 03:35 PM
Ha ha, good only knows. Dennis

Siskin
09-08-2021, 04:34 PM
I do a lot of rock and gem cutting and polishing.
What are you trying to achieve?

If you just want tumbled stones, get a tumble polisher.
If you want faceted stones, get a faceting machine.
If you want cabochons, you will need a selection of grinding wheels, sanding wheels, and a felt or leather polishing wheel. Use cerium oxide or tin oxide paste for polishing.

Depending on the starting state of your gemstones, you will also need a diamond trim saw, and potentially a diamond slab saw.

CJ57
09-08-2021, 07:28 PM
I do a lot of rock and gem cutting and polishing.
What are you trying to achieve?

If you just want tumbled stones, get a tumble polisher.
If you want faceted stones, get a faceting machine.
If you want cabochons, you will need a selection of grinding wheels, sanding wheels, and a felt or leather polishing wheel. Use cerium oxide or tin oxide paste for polishing.

Depending on the starting state of your gemstones, you will also need a diamond trim saw, and potentially a diamond slab saw.

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J Allison
10-08-2021, 02:49 PM
Or you can use diamond pastes for polishing . I cant stand the mess cerium makes lol