“A skilled cabinetmaker has learned from his experience, it is about the same for the gemcutter.”
The Gem-Forest workshop offers you an article on a project that is accessible to everyone at a reasonable cost.
Before diving into the main topic, here is a list of materials used for the construction:
A water pump motor
Pieces of wood for the structure
A plexiglass tray
Screws and some bolts
A sponge and a container for the water tank
A metal disk holder that fits the motor shaft
Step 1: a water pump motor will be used to rotate the saw.
Step 2: minor modifications are made to the motor, here the cutting of the pump part which will no longer be useful.
Step 3: disassembly of the motor and replacement of a defective bearing.
Step 4: a view of the inside of the motor. Note that it is a direct current motor, a voltage regulator could easily be installed to control the rotation speed.
Step 5: here is the motor's disk holder. The piece was designed and machined to fit precisely on the motor shaft. There is a 1/2" shoulder to accommodate standard disks. Thanks to Claude for his help.
Step 6: assembly of a wooden frame that will support the cutting table. The wood is not wet during cutting, so there is no risk of warping or deformation while drying.
Step 7: a cut container serves as a water reservoir for cooling during cutting. A sponge placed on the saw blade prevents water from splashing. The container reaches the plexiglass edge to contain the water properly.
Step 8: cutting an amethyst from the Anahi mine.
Total project cost: about fifty euros using recycled materials: motor, wood, screws.
Happy cutting and see you soon for more articles.
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