Andrew Brown's latest Gemstone Faceting Designs book (Volume 6) is available now

[RoughCreations]

Hi fellow cutters,

Our very own Andrew Brown has done it again. Gemstone Faceting Designs Volume 6 is out now. Andrew's designs are cut the world over by respected cutters and beginners alike. We are indeed fortunate to have direct access to him on ALF.

Includes 54 unique optimised patterns in a range of shapes. Click link below for more information and to order your very own copy of his new book of designs.

RC

https://facetingdesigns.com/book6/

[MakkyBrown]

Thanks RC. Happy how this volume turned out.

[JBK]

thank you got a copy as well.

[RoughCreations]

bump

[Faceting Frank]

I have two of Andrews books, vol 1 and 2. Can't recall which stones I've cut from them. Have two stones on dops at the moment and when they are cut all my time will be spent on my new faceting head assy.

[RoughCreations]

I have two of Andrews books, vol 1 and 2. Can't recall which stones I've cut from them. Have two stones on dops at the moment and when they are cut all my time will be spent on my new faceting head assy.

Looking forward to seeing your new faceting head evolve. Be sure to start a thread and document the whole process!
I need to track down a copy of Book 6 this week myself! I have a labradorite dopped cutting 'Stargazing' from Book 1 at the moment. Worked well in smoky in the past, but I have encountered an inclusion in the wrong place cutting the pavilion.
RC

[RoughCreations]

[Manficat]

I have never tried faceting before how on earthdo you guys get all those angles correct?

[RoughCreations]

I have never tried faceting before how on earthdo you guys get all those angles correct?

A combination of man (or woman), machine and time I guess!

[Faceting Frank]

It helps if you do know what the precise angles are, but I’ve only ever had a close idea. Prior to using a bevel box shown here, I used a protractor and needle fitted on my machine. Probably barely getting better than within 0.5deg. After getting the main facets cut, the rest are cut to fit. Adjusting the mast height to get the meet points right.

[swirly]

this is getting boring

[MakkyBrown]

this is getting boring

U a bit grumpy today swirly? Be great to keep on topic on this thread. I'll note if any forum members are interested in my books please contact me for a discount.
Only one way to cure the forums boredom and that is posting content, newbie asking questions, pics of your latest or old projects etc.
CheersMB