Today I bought

[JBK]

Today I’ve picked up this well looked after machine. Must of put it in a wrong section before..


Looking forward learning the ropes after I give it a good clean.





Came with some nice polishing laps

[JBK]

[Faceting Frank]

Got a good reputation those Halls machines, shouldn't have a problem knocking out a few good stones right from the start. Is that bottom left lap in the photo a BATT lap? A BATT lap is a tin alloy lap and used for pre-polish or polishing with diamond.

[JBK]

Can’t tell if it’s Batt, they are old

[MALACHI]

Well done in acquiring this Halls model faceting machine. From where did you buy it and how much? PM me if you don't wish to give a public answer. We have an identical one at our club and its the only one I like using. It has great precision if its taken care of.  I particularly like that it has the micro-adjustment for angle setting. I'm jealous!   


Cheers

[JBK]

Hi Milachi, I bought it from an older retired gentleman. I have seen it advertised in various places. One of them was eBay which game me an option to make an offer. If I was to buy the polishing laps individually new I got the machine cheaper than the Chinese version I’ve been tinkering with. ($2250) I couldn’t let it go even though I’ve paid for postage- I went to pick it up in person. So yes it was another unexpected bargain.

[MALACHI]

Hopefully you didn't have to travel far. Even with the rarity of such rarities come up ; postage or driving long distances have to be considered in cost?


Enjoy many hours of cutting dazzling gems!!! 

[JBK]

Ah yes, thank you. Postage was compensated with some gems cutting books and rough emerald hex crystals 😊 which I didn’t expect. I’m actually glad it wasn’t posted based on my previous experience with deliveries…