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Title: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: handmadeheaven.biz on March 02, 2007, 08:00:48 AM
any tips of using a grinder/lap/saw? i should be getting one on monday and having never used one in my life i'm scared! any tips and tricks from those of u in the know?!
Title: Re: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: littlegiggles on March 02, 2007, 12:27:05 PM
hey Steph could you put back the link of where you got yours just incase I decide to part with my pennies... ta chuck
Title: Re: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: handmadeheaven.biz on March 02, 2007, 12:30:18 PM
http://www.inland.co.uk/category.cfm?cid=65#p240

all-in-wonder = £304 delivered. i've got the other costs at home & will add them in later
Title: Re: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: Sarah on March 02, 2007, 01:16:50 PM
Hi Steph

Can't help with the all in one wonder but it looks fun!

I have an Inland grinder which is very easy to use - I'm sure you won't have any problems.
Title: Re: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: littlegiggles on March 02, 2007, 01:18:45 PM
check out

http://www.ameritool-inc.com/faceting-tutorial.htm
Title: Re: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: BeverleyH on March 03, 2007, 07:52:21 AM
Not really much to say about them Steph.  Just a case of getting stuck in and trying.  Can't really add anything very constructive I'm afraid.  I haven't used the saw so don't know anything about that 'though I'm getting one to fit my existing machine.

Let us know how you get on! :)

Oh, thought of something.  Hold on tight to that glass when grinding (projectile glass is not good for the face!) and wear eye protection.

Title: Re: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: handmadeheaven.biz on March 03, 2007, 07:54:12 AM
i'm guessing i need to set up some sort of splash guard?
Title: Re: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: BeverleyH on March 03, 2007, 08:01:54 AM
Not too sure about your machine (can't visualise what it looks like) but on my grinder the lap is covered by a guard so you don't really get too wet 'though if your water tank is running too fast, there's a lot more spray.  They say you only need it to drip once every 2 seconds (I think from memory) which is all I use and it's sufficient to keep the lap wet.

Title: Re: grinders/laps/saws - any tips and tricks?
Post by: handmadeheaven.biz on March 03, 2007, 08:08:25 AM
righty ho. thanks beverley. i'm sure once i get it i'll give it a go on some scrap and if i dont get anywhere i'll be back on with questions!