Petrified Wood
Resources
Workshop
The Ginkgo Mineral Society is looking for a suitable lapidary workshop.
We have
several machines for cutting, shaping, and polishing rocks. We just
need a space to house them. At the present time, our equipment is
located at various members' homes. They have generously volunteered to set
up the equipment and invite members to use the machines.
Call the numbers below to schedule a time that is convenient for both
of you. There is a small fee for using the equipment.| Large slab saw - Carl Pederson 509.630.8239 | $2.00 for each cut (the blade is very expensive to replace) |
| 10-inch slab saw - Carl Pederson 509.630.8239 | $3.00 a session |
| Genie & trim saw - Dave Stender 509.679.0120 509.630.8239 | $3.00 a session |
| Genie - Marcia Summers 509.860.7556 | $3.00 a session |
| Genie & trim saw - Jodi Rose 509.763.9402 | $3.00 a session |
| Grit for members - Pam Lander 509.884.5135 | $4.00 per pound for tumbling grits |
| Polish for members - Pam Lander 509.884.5135 | $7.00 per pound for tumbling polish |
Members are available to provide instructions on the use of these machines on agreed-upon times.
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Slab saws are used
to
slice rocks into 1/4" thick slabs. This is a 10-inch slab saw. |
This is an 18-inch slab saw for cutting larger rocks. |
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Trimsaws are used to cut
away
excess material before grinding and shaping on a Genie |
Genies are "all-in-one"
types of machine with six wheels for grinding, shaping, and polishing |
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Carnelian
Picture Rock
Geode
Ellensburg Blue