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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.

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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