Hey JMB I'll try my best at answering your questions:
JMB1989 wrote on Nov 8
th, 2018 at 9:26am:
1. Are there any stand out brands that you would recommend for equipment such as grinders and polishers?
I wouldn't say there's one particular brand that stands out above all others -- I'd say using the logic you get what you pay for would be appropriate here. The more money you spend on a machine the better performance and longer life you should expect to get. Now that you have a lot of good experience from the craft center you'll have a much better idea of what you expect out of a machine. Whatever it is you liked or disliked from the machine you used at the craft center you can now look to find or avoid in a new machine. Obviously if you buy something cheap it's not going to last and will have limitations that you may not like.
JMB1989 wrote on Nov 8
th, 2018 at 9:26am:
2. Would you buy used equipment or new?
This question should only be answered by you. It depends on the budget you plan to spend on this hobby, and it depends on how much time you are willing to invest into this hobby. If you're thinking you're all in and you love it, then buy new equipment, but if you're thinking it's just something you want to play around with for a while but not too heavily then used equipment might be a good option. You have to use your own judgement in this case. But even if your all in, a good deal is a good deal and used equipment is still an option.
JMB1989 wrote on Nov 8
th, 2018 at 9:26am:
3 What accessories would you say changed your lapidary experiences for the better?
I'd say for me it was learning that cerium oxide is probably the best polish for quartz specifically. There's just something magical about how well it works on quartz.
JMB1989 wrote on Nov 8
th, 2018 at 9:26am:
4. Does anyone know if there is a physical location or a reputable website to purchase new or used equipment? (I live in Raleigh, NC)
Joe and I pretty much buy all of our supplies and equipment from Kingsley North --
https://www.kingsleynorth.com/ You'll find that they'll have everything you can possibly think of when it comes to lapidary supplies and equipment.
JMB1989 wrote on Nov 8
th, 2018 at 9:26am:
5.Last does anyone have any old equipment in decent shape they want to sell?
Unfortunately I'm using all the equipment I have. I do have an old inland flat lap but it's so bad I wouldn't even give it away -- it's trash. The motor is half burned out and it cuts out from over heating after a couple minutes of use.
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