William Marbles Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hello!!! Thought I'd share a couple of my current projects... ...Still working on the pattern. The other side is much better has the seam's real nice. Yeah it has aventurine. And the current state of my Marble Polisher v3.0 Just need to get and attach the hinges. Already have the motors, holes drilled, wired.... ETA 10 days. Thanks for looking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very interesting. Like a "biggest in the world" attraction on Route 66. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Punter Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Marbles Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Here an update.... been busy all week. Don't worry about those clip's on the rubber band towers... JB Weld is drying. Getting closer to being finished. Thanks for looking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmuehlba Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 where did you get motors ? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Marbles Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi Mike, I got them here http://www.sciplus.com 110v 80rpm $4.95 each and I had to tap my own holes. I just checked and it looks like they are sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Marbles Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hey Mike, Did some digging and found them here..... http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=5-1572&catname=electric Hope that helps. As far as the machine goes, did the wiring today, and fired it up. Run's pretty good. I noticed the main shaft turns pretty fast, so I'm going to get some fan blades and attach them to keep the motors cool. Still need to get the grit, chains, and of course the heads. Other then that, I think it's ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Marbles Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Update... Got 95% of my grinding heads, Stainless Steel, no less. My fan blades will be here in 2 days. The store I bought the grit from locally isn't there anymore, so I guess I'll get it off eBay. Thanks for looking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopacki Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Mike I buy my grit from the rock shed website they seem to have some of the best prices. You might try using PVC fittings in the future. All my best ...... Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroy65 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I buy all my supplies (grit) from Kingsley North, Inc. Their phone number is 1-800-338-9280. Their prices at the present time: 220 (step one- remove damage) 5# for $18.00, Step two (pre-polish) 600 grit $20.00 for 5# and step three, I use Raybrite A (final polish) 5# for $55.00. You may want to use 1000 grit for pre-polish (5# for $55.00) as it removes hardly any glass. The larger amount you buy the cheaper the price. Ask them to send you their Lapidary Supply Catalog which they will be happy to do.Hope this helps----Leroy---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 You may want to try the diamond heads Pete sells at LOM. makes things a heck of a lot simpler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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