I am writing this article as a response to some concerns that I have regarding information mentioned in articles in the magazines that tell about different ways to save on some of the money you use for your rock equipment and materials. One such article was about using saws with water or oil that will
Inspect the rough stone by wetting with water under a bright light. Direct light is ideal. (The stone is fragile so hold it over a padded surface). Observe the depth and location of color layers. The gem material (fire layer) is usually covered by chalcedony. Trim away excess chalcedony by sawing, grinding, or sanding. Sawing
With the increased cost of saw oil, it is all the more important to reclaim the dirty oil in your saw, as well as an ecological imperative to minimize this type of waste. As we know, oil doesn’t wear out, so if we keep it clean, it will last indefinitely. Here are a couple of