Lapidary & Jewelry Making Tools From Harbor Freight?

[marybethspace]

Always- always-always wear goggles - can't say this enough . 45 years in Ophthalmology - When working with metal - if you get even a little feel of metal in your eye - get your butt to the nearest eye MD. Be prepared to have any metal residue burred out of your eye, yes, we used them there, too. The last thing you want is even a little rust which would lead to endophthalmitis, which I have seen many times and once was enough. You can be blind in said eye within 2 days. No pain but no vision either. I know this sounds quite harsh but I have been brought to tears too many times by people not taking eye protection seriously - especially in trades. We get that you are hard-working and tough, but your eyes are not. And you're going to need them.

[tracy]

It would be AWESOME if there was a PDF to download all these tools needed to start doing something with all the rocks I've been dragging home for decades. Unfortunately I don't have much money these days. Maybe if I knew what I was looking for I could find some of these at an estate sale or garage sale. Thank you for this video and all the others. I'm learning.

[guillermodigsmaldonado]

It makes me so happy to see that there’s still people that love lapidary and rock working I lost my grandfather when I was 8 and he was also a huge rock hound and lapidary work but now I’m 17 and I have a huge love for it and I do it on my free time it’s even my business so I love to see that you’re with your grandpa

[DressYourHorse]

To me, a total newbie to lapidary, this video was an amazing insight into some of the tools, uses and your known experience about using them. Plus getting pricing was also great. I'm not sure I'm all that interested into getting that involved in lapidary - I'm totally hooked on tumbling and working with the finished stone in some combined stained glass and stone projects as well as resin. New follower of yours and I appreciate you - learning so much!

[julyb]

This is one of the Best videos I've ever seen on what To use & Not use for lapidary work! Thank you!!

[ChrisEbbrsen]

The red rouge was a God send! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I need the red rouge for polisking jet. Ya made my day! Thanks!😅

[Alwsmith]

Excellent video thank you so much. I was walking through Harbor freight a week ago and looked at most of this stuff wondering what I needed as a new enthusiast. I think you saved me a lot of time and money, much appreciated!

[juanmorse]

Just yesterday I stopped by Harbor Freight and picked-up some stuff, but you have definitely extended my options for lapidary equipment and tools. Thank you for sharing.

[EDLaw-woit]

Thanks for posting this Dave. I have an HF 10" tile saw and could not be happier with it. I did need to make a couple of simple small improvements on it but it works as well as the more expensive name brands. I also have an HF two-barrel tumbler that I have used steadily for 2 years with no problems. I also made one improvement on it but was a very minor thing. And an HF flex shat that works well. If any of the viewers here are on a strict budget such as I, they should look into those tools. Good vid. Havagudun my friend.

[davidwaller]

Hi Dave,
Another great video! I have a Harbor Freight near me so I buy just about all my tools there. You just have to watch it, there is a reason the price is so low. I have two of the double barrel rock tumblers by Chicago Electric, they work great, just hit the bearings with a little WD-40 once in a while. And always keep a few extra belts around. I harvest my own agates and pet wood so I always have enough rocks to fill all the barrels. Do not buy the vibratory tumblers from there. They don't last! The only vibratory tumblers that work for rock is the Lot-O brand but they are a little to pricey for me. Keep up the good work!

[gillcaz]

High quality tour my dude, bravo. I love the constant stream of lived wisdom, writing extra thoughts on the screen, personal anecdotes, project ideas, and inside jokes (what's with 945, an area code?). Full contact learning, super appreciated, I'd pay to learn from you!

[dianegreen]

Thanks so much for this tour and breakdown of tools. I had no idea ! I need a tumbler and additives. Maybe a video with grandpa....he sounds like he could show us some knowledge.

[JoshuaBehringer]

Starting out in lapidary I found HF a great place for tools to get started. Eventually you move up to the more expensive highland park and the such tools but there isn't a better place to shop for hobby level tools!

[alwaysgrowing]

Hi! I took my daughters “gem mining” and had a blast. Plus they love to collect rocks. I purchased a rock tumbler from Michaels for $100!! I had no idea HF sold that kind of thing.
Thanks for the video!! I’m going to start making jewelry with my girls for fun. Good to know HF has inexpensive tools we’ll be needing.

[swift-o]

Really informative stuff, man!! Fun listening to you too, thanks for all your hard work!

[MelissaR]

Just love your videos! Passing along your personal knowledge is such a help. Thank

[stephennorth]

What a Great practical video Dave! Awesome tips for all experience levels.

[erickillg]

good video.This gives me a few ideas just getting into cutting and polishing. I’ve collected rocks and agates for about 20 years. Just never done anything with them.

[BigSargeH]

On the HF sand blasters you can eliminate the dust by adding a filtration system by adding a down draft vacuum to the table thru the back of the cabinet that flows thru a cyclonic chamber to capture and recover any stray media but make sure there is a High micron furnace filter box between the cyclone and the vacuum or the grit will kill the vacuum

[sunnybogden]

Thank you so much. I literally just started learning about ladpidary a couple of weeks ago and it's way overwhelming at all of the things you need to get started and any areas where some money can be saved is always appreciated. I don't mind spending money if there is no comprable and relative safe work around but it's a huge initial investment to even try your hand at any projects.