CabKing 6" lapidary cabochon machine set up and tips. 

So how did u go with it, did it turn out to be a good machine and do you still have it/does it still work after a year?

It's a great machine. Let me know if I can sell ya one here's my link :) gotcharocks.com/product/cabking-6-lapidary-machine/

Thank you 😊

shko meran You bet.😀

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You're very welcome!

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Hello Malcolm, good question. When you first set it up you can move it around easily to fine tune it so that the blade doesn't hit the sides. As far as cutting stones I haven't had any issues with the base moving or slipping. Most of the force is being placed on the blade as apposed to the base. So far so good. I have cut jaspers, agates and jade. The jade was obviously harder for the blade to get through but no movement below. I suppose if you really bummed the base it would move. A good rule is don't force anything in to the saw and move slowly. Okay, I don't want to ramble so I will sign off. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment.😁 Michael

Hey Susan, The body is made of a thick hard plastic. The saw unit is the same. It's pretty tough stuff. Hope this helps:) This really is a great lapidary unit. All the best, Michael

The wheels you get with the machine are high quality and should last you a while. Just make sure to use a bunch of water when cutting. If you grind dry it will burn them out pretty fast. I have only had to replace the 600 and the 280 wheel. It been at least 3 years. Here’s my link to where I sell them if you are interested. gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/ All the best, Michael

Jon Fox Hey Jon, sometimes I wear rubber gloves. But for the most of the time I just do my cutting and then just put some hand lotion on to prevent my hands from drying out. Where did you find your machine? Your going to love it.

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY I ordered it straight from Cabking.com ...Is the trim saw not sharp? I've never used one before and the blade looks so dangerous. I won't lose a finger with this thing, right?

@@foxtale00 it has no teeth to cut you but I still would watch out getting fingers to close. I was concerned about the same thing and once I started sawing some slabs I realize that it’s really controllable and slow so you won’t cut yourself.

The 8” is a nice machine. Try adding a little white vinegar to the water I have found that help. We have pretty hard water. What kinds of stones are you cabbing?

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY it's expensive though. Just wanted to warn people because I had some wheels wear out fast. I polish lake superior agates, and I make a lot of jewelry.

funny things lake superior agates and polishing True that. They’re not cheep that’s for sure. I had a small patch come off my 280 grit wheel when I was grinding some jade. I will watch for that on the other wheels. Which wheels wore out the fastest for you?

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY that's probably a defective wheel, it happened to me also. I was able to return it for a new wheel.

Yeah, it’s definitely a wives tale for cabochon machines but hand polishing is where the wives tale becomes real, I’ve messed up some stones because I had that one tiny piece of 60 grit on my 5000 grit and scratched the crap outta my polish and had to polish all over again, i usually use talc though because of how soft that kind of stone is and it’s easy to shape by hand compared to quartz, I’ve tried to hand polish quartz and I’ve only ever rounded it up by sanding it for hours and hours and HOURS, took me 3 days to make a centimeter dent in the quartz, it’s really hard to hand sand.

I have found that once you have it set up the little rubber feet keep it in place pretty well. You could up grade to a Hi-Tech trimsaw. Here is an affiliate link to the one I own as well as my CabKing saw. amzn.to/3NeX9yX The blade is smaller on the Hi-Tech trim saw but its a great saw. Hope this helps.

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY Ah I see thanks.

@@mpmp1121 All in all the CabKing is a good all purpose saw. A few nicks and cuts on the plastic isn't a big deal. Just make sure you have the blade and the platform lined up before you fire it up. You should be good.

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY ok, sounds good. I trust the machine mostly simply because i see alot of professionals using it. More nervous excitement then anything.

Hello Ashlie, I wouldn't disconnect the waterline. I always rest my wheel housing on the left or behind the left wheels.

They are $1399 I’m not sure how much shipping would be. I can find out if you are serious about purchasing.?

Same size as the six.

Hello Kathy, the machine comes with a flat grinder that attaches in the same place as the flat polisher. I do sell extra flat polishing pads that could be used with different grits. Let me know if that answers your question. All the best, Michael

Hello, the nuts threads on the left side of the machine may be the threaded the opposite direction to prevent it from loosening during use. Basically the opposite of the “righty tighty and lefty loosey” rule. Double check the instructions but that’s my best guess on that machine. Let me know how it goes.

Agreed. LOVE the video, but disappointed that putting on the first two wheels isn’t on there.

Unfortunately it’s pretty hard to find a used one for cheep. The CabKing company has restrictions on what price you can sell them. I sell them at the same cost as the company. You could check Facebook market place. I have sold some of my old equipment on there platform.

I love mine😀 Here is a link to my sales page.Happy to hook ya up. gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/

The valves on the side will turn back on if you turn them to far. If it persists have the send you a new valve. Sorry for the late response. All the best.

Thank you 😊 What type of machine are you looking at?

@@GotchaRocksJewelryDIY I am not really sure, I prefer 8" wheels, but the prices of either the 6" or 8" wheel machines in the market are off putting and I think that I will slowly but surely end up building my own.

$1399

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