Manchester Minerals Combination Machines

Combination Machines

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Online Catalogue | STONE POLISHING: Tumblers, Faceting, Rough rock, Saws, Books, Lapidary | Combination Machines

Introduction To Cabochon Cutting

Ref: IntroComb

Although tumbling is an easy way of polishing a lot of stones fairly cheaply, it is restricted in that only baroque (free form) stones can be produced from rough rock or pebbles.
As a hobby, tumble polishing is limited because it is not time consuming and for this reason people look to the next stage of gemstone cutting , called 'cabochon’ cutting.
A 'Cabochon’ is any stone which has been cut to a particular shape, usually oval, using a saw and grinding unit.
Machines enabling all the operations to be undertaken on one small unit are called 'combination machines’.
These machines may also be used for cutting shapes (called preforms) out of stones which are to be tumbled.
The photograph alongside shows a Victorian mahogany, bench-type, hand operated, lapidary machine (suitable for Cabbing or Faceting), that was discovered in Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, after the National Trust took over it's administration. A similar unit is featured in the book on Agates (28-063) published by the Natural History Museum

3-hour 'One-to-One' Lapidary Tuition Ref: LapidaryCourse
We are now running regular one-to-one courses (in our newly-refurbished workshop) for people (over 16 years old only) wishing to learn the basics of lapidary and gem-cutting. Courses will take place between 1.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays: available dates for the courses are listed below for you to choose from (If none are suitable please call our customer services on 0161 477 0435). If you wish to make a GIFT PURCHASE, so that the recipient can attend one of our courses in the future, then please select the GIFT VOUCHER option (Valid for 12 months from date of issue - not refundable) from the drop-down list.
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Price per 3-hour session:£65.22 (£75.00 Including VAT at 15%)

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Ameritool 6 inch Universal Grinder/Polisher 220v

Ref: 11-105

A complete Heavy Duty Grinding and Polishing Lapidary Machine. The 5 step accessory kit (included) makes it possible to grind, shape and polish gem material immediately. Because the Universal is a horizontal lap machine you can grind flats, make free form cabochons, rework quartz crystals, do intarsia and detailed inlay work. Excellent for glass work: Often no fire polish is required. The clean, quiet unit can be used in the house or in an RV - Clean up is easy!
Each Universal Machine includes complete instructions and:
Variable Speed Ballbearing DC Motor with 115 VAC converter (incl. 220v plug-in auto transformer) and coolant reservoir with splash guard
180 Mesh Metal Bond Diamond Disc
325, 600 and 1200 Mesh Diamond Sanding Discs
White Polish pad with 14,000 mesh diamond compound and 4 disc backing plates

Machine specification:
Motor: 6" - 1/4 HP equivalent Ball Bearing DC
Drive: Direct Drive on 2" Flange
Dimensions: 6" Universal - 12" x 12" x 7" Wt: 27lbs

Price:£430.00 (£494.50 Including VAT at 15%)

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1. Ameritool 80-mesh Diamond Topper 6 inch disc. 1/2 inch PSA (Ref: 11-109)
2. Ameritool Backing Plate 6 inch (Ref: 11-107)

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Ameritool Magnetic Tumbler add-on for 11-105

Ref: 11-104

This accessory will quickly convert the 6 inch Universal Grinder (our ref 11-105) into a magnetic tumbler for cleaning up castings and removing rough marks in precious metal and jewellery pieces including PMC items. The spinning action of fine rust-free steel pins in water prepares silver or gold items for the final polish. Magnetic tumblers clean up hard-to-reach areas in delicate items. The maximum capacity of the cylindrical bowl is 80gms. Supplied complete with adjustable table, magnetic disc assembly, one bowl with lid and 40gms of rust-free magnetic steel tumbling pins.
Click here to see an example of work finished using this machine.

Price:£90.00 (£103.50 Including VAT at 15%)

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1. Ameritool 6 inch Universal Grinder/Polisher 220v (Ref: 11-105)
2. SOAP for Barrelling (Ref: 94-087)
3. Magnetic Rust-free steel pins for Magnetic tumbler (Ref: 94-091)

Homberg & Brusius Combination Unit type SLB4

Ref: 11-019

A German manufactured machine (Type SLB4-15/20) suitable for domestic or commercial use. The compact design accommodates six or eight inch diameter accessories with 22mm arbor size to match the sturdy shaft diameter.

The machine is supplied mounted, motorised (230v), guarded and fitted with a waterproof ‘ON/OFF’switch ready for use. Speed variation is achieved by stepped pulleys with a simple thumb-screw drive-belt tensioning device accessible from the top of the machine.

The machine body and belt guard are fabricated from heavy guage sheet steel and powder coated in light grey hammer finish. Bolted, with domed head carriage bolts, to a 2cms thick, high density, white faced, chipboard base measuring 60cms wide (about 2 feet) by 57cms deep.

A generous capacity (1.9litre) polythene coolant (water) pot, with a clip-on lid, is held on the machine by means of stainless steel sprung trays allowing universal postioning (on either end of the machine)of the flexible water hose.
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Price ( incl Saw Blade/wheel/drum/disc):£1,000.00 (£1,150.00 Including VAT at 15%)

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6 inch x 020 x 22mm arbor Diamond Saw Blade (Included with the machine)

6 inch diameter 80 grit (coarse) 22mm arbor Silicon-Carbide GRINDING WHEEL (Included with the machine)

6 inch diameter Right-Hand Flat Aluminium SPIN-DISC (Included with the machine)

6 inch x 2.5 inch x 22mm arbor EXPANDING DRUM (Included with the machine)

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2. FELT DISC 6inch (No hole) (Ref: 17-077)
3. LEATHER DISC 6 inch (Ref: 17-080)
4. SORBO RUBBER DISC 6 inch (Ref: 17-090)