Eg Jewels

Eg Jewels

Lapidary tutorials, Rocks, Cabochon, Faceting, Silversmithing and Tools.

Left or Right Hand Threads

Left or Right Hand Threads

How to use a Caliper

How to use a Caliper

Controling Solder & Flux

Controling Solder & Flux

Fire Scale Prevention

Fire Scale Prevention

Cutting & Polishing Jade

Cutting & Polishing Jade

How to Make a Swivel Bail.

How to Make a Swivel Bail.

Fixing Soldered Bezel

Fixing Soldered Bezel

Soldering Copper & Silver

Soldering Copper & Silver

Bezel Setting with Baseplate

Bezel Setting with Baseplate

Dies for Hydraulic Press

Dies for Hydraulic Press

Third Hand Hummingbirds

Third Hand Hummingbirds

Color Coded Solder Sheets

Color Coded Solder Sheets

Cutting Wello Opal Part 2

Cutting Wello Opal Part 2

Cutting Wello Opal Part 1

Cutting Wello Opal Part 1

Riveting Copper & Jewelry

Riveting Copper & Jewelry

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  • @Sewingmachineworkshop1
    @Sewingmachineworkshop14 күн бұрын

    lovely opals.

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels4 күн бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @matthewporter7383
    @matthewporter738320 күн бұрын

    This is fantastic, thank you sincerely for your time!

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels19 күн бұрын

    Thank you Matthew for watching my videos, I'm glad to be of help!

  • @Thracium
    @Thracium29 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! Good Luck!

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels29 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @elisazulueta9535
    @elisazulueta9535Ай бұрын

    Thank you again, I will definitely do the sweat solder on my ring shank this time. Also, the tips of polishing your bezel before you solder on the ring shank make sense to me 😊

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewelsАй бұрын

    Thank you Elisa, I'm glad to be of help and thank you for watching my videos 😊

  • @DianneCulbertsonJacques
    @DianneCulbertsonJacquesАй бұрын

    I wonder if you put a smaller piece of urethane in the center under the larger piece if you'd get the center. I think I'll give it a go with a similar design.

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewelsАй бұрын

    You can always try, and thanks for watching my videos.

  • @NineFingerNative
    @NineFingerNativeАй бұрын

    I copied everything and made my own, only problem I found is that the 1” shaft won’t go through a 1” pillow block or a 1” grinding wheel !! I took the shaft to a machine shop, and had them reduce the 1” down by 1/32”. They also drilled and tapped one end for a 9/16 bolt and welded a round piece of 1/8 metal onto the opposite end, for $50. Altogether I have around $300 (without wheels) works great !!

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewelsАй бұрын

    That sounds great, I believe that the shaft wasn't exactly 1" in diameter because the pillow blocks and the grinding wheels are exactly 1" and what you did should work perfectly. I'm sure you will love working with it. Thank you for watching my videos!!

  • @jameshailey3028
    @jameshailey30282 ай бұрын

    You make this look so simple. I appreciate your efforts to show your trade. James H

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewelsАй бұрын

    Thank you James!

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    Hi Julie,

  • @treasuresforme
    @treasuresforme2 ай бұрын

    I would like to purchase some hummingbirds. Is that possible?🙏

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    Hi Julie, yes you can just send me your request using my email address and I will send you the information you need to order. Here's my email [email protected] Thanks!

  • @zoobernut
    @zoobernut2 ай бұрын

    This is a very informative video. Do you have any recommendations on where to get the motor, pully's, and shaft? I think the rest should be fairly straightforward to find.

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    The pulleys you can get them from any hardware store, the motor I had a used that I used but you can check at Amazon also for the shaft. Thanks for watching my videos!

  • @DianneCulbertsonJacques
    @DianneCulbertsonJacques2 ай бұрын

    i have your hummingbirds and love them! Do you sell the tool you made and used in this vieo?

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    Hello Dianne, I don't have any of these peening tools but maybe I should make some, if I do I will let you know. Thank you!

  • @royhennagir7685
    @royhennagir76852 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    You are welcome Roy and thank you for watching my videos!!

  • @elisazulueta9535
    @elisazulueta95352 ай бұрын

    Amazing, thanks , great video , I’ll definitely do the sweat soldering on the ring shank before that way less messy and less cleaning to get done after setting the bezel. ❤😊

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    Im glad I could of help and thank you for watching my videos!!

  • @mammiv
    @mammiv2 ай бұрын

    Superb explanation for using a caliper. Many thanks. ~Subscriber to your channel

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Nek for subscribing and watching my videos, Im glad to be of help!

  • @honenkhan6446
    @honenkhan64462 ай бұрын

    This amounts to how much if I would like to make the same machine as yours, thank you very much for your beautiful video

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    The most expensive parts will be your wheels and I recommend the 8" wheels, next will be the motor, I got a used one and it's still working good. Have fun building it and thanks for watching my videos!

  • @honenkhan6446
    @honenkhan64462 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video very ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching 🙂

  • @Kellysred
    @Kellysred2 ай бұрын

    ohhh my gosh ouch!!

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels2 ай бұрын

    That was 5 years ago so I'm okay now 🙂 Thank you for watching my videos!!

  • @Burn.Russia
    @Burn.Russia3 ай бұрын

    Very good video and very helpful

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @brussjhon645
    @brussjhon6453 ай бұрын

    hey there , is there any contact info . like email to rich you thanks

  • @brussjhon645
    @brussjhon6453 ай бұрын

    Amazing do you have any contact , to rich you

  • @Celestial_Reach
    @Celestial_Reach3 ай бұрын

    this is on my too do list, as ive noticed the wheels are the bulk of the cost on one of these. thank you

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels3 ай бұрын

    Yes the wheels are the most expensive items but I suggest to stick with the 8" wheels they're better and last longer. Thank you for watching my videos!

  • @onerom_evad
    @onerom_evad3 ай бұрын

    Cool man, thanks for shareing!

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @elisazulueta9535
    @elisazulueta95354 ай бұрын

    Great video, I have been looking for this, thank you so much for your expertise ❤

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels4 ай бұрын

    Hello Elisa, I'm glad to be of help and thank you for watching my videos.

  • @minoassal
    @minoassal4 ай бұрын

    Incredible and clear tutorial, thank you. Could you attach the drawings pdf to the description please

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels4 ай бұрын

    Hi Mino, I can't attach any files here, it won't go, as I mentioned in my video you can take a screen shot of the drawings or give me your email address and I can email them to you. Thanks.

  • @brandonhightower792
    @brandonhightower7924 ай бұрын

    Do you think a split phase motor is best ? I'm wondering if I can use a air conditioner motor that is 1/2 hp , 1725/1140 rpm. Start it on low, and switch to 1725. Just trying to save money. Thanks again

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels4 ай бұрын

    Yes you can use it.

  • @brandonhightower792
    @brandonhightower7924 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the detailed set up. I have built my own flat lap from parts from garage sale items . I am starting to piece this together, this is the only way i will be able to afford a 8 inch machine. Im having problems locating the 2 bearings for the shaft that mount on the block. Can you guide me where to find them ? Thank you and AWESOME video !

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels4 ай бұрын

    Hi Brandon and thank you for watching my videos. The bearings are called Bearing Blocks and you can order them from Amazon, they are about $15-$20 per set. Good luck and I'm sure you'll love your machine once it's done!

  • @brandonhightower792
    @brandonhightower7924 ай бұрын

    Awesome , found them ! Thank you !

  • @ClaudiaEstradaHarmonyLavender
    @ClaudiaEstradaHarmonyLavender4 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial, where can I get your hummingbird titanium solder aides

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels4 ай бұрын

    Hi Claudia, the best way to order the Hummingbirds is to go to my FaceBook page { Elie Ghanime (EG Jewels)} and send me a text message, I will reply to you with the information. Thank You!

  • @EpicsodeOne
    @EpicsodeOne5 ай бұрын

    You could have put the belt without removing anything. Unless of course if the bases were welded. Thanks for the video anyways.

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels5 ай бұрын

    The bases are bolted down not welded but I didn't want to remove them. Thanks for watching!

  • @melvis2017
    @melvis20175 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the update and the way you explain things. Appreciate the great job. U are a good teacher 🤣and thanks once again for sharing sharing this with us. 🇩🇰🙏👍

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels5 ай бұрын

    Thank you Melvis for watching my videos and I'm glad to be of help!

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue90245 ай бұрын

    That was an impressive build. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us. I’ve been watching a lot of Opal cutting videos over the last year and a half and I really want to give it a go. It really looks like something I could sink a lot of interest and creativity into. I’ve been pricing cabbing machines and boy are they expensive. But everything is expensive nowadays.

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Michael for watching and I hope you can build your own machine. The Opel cutting is very interesting and satisfying at the same time especially when you see the end product. Good luck!

  • @lestalkmorebasss
    @lestalkmorebasss5 ай бұрын

    I have definitely thought about building one of these machines….. nice video 👍🏻

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @user-uj2nk3sc8d
    @user-uj2nk3sc8d5 ай бұрын

    What is the total cost ,to build

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels5 ай бұрын

    Hi Dan, I don't have a number on cost , the most expensive items will be the grinding wheels and the motor.

  • @triktrak_1451
    @triktrak_14515 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Do you sell cabochons?

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels5 ай бұрын

    Thank you but I don't sell my cabs, I use them for my jewelry.

  • @rcmoot
    @rcmoot5 ай бұрын

    How do you tell lindi from real?

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels5 ай бұрын

    One way to tell if a star sapphire is natural is to shine a flashlight on it while in total darkness. On a genuine star sapphire, the light that reflects off of the stone will be the same color as the stone. Glass and other materials used to create synthetic stones may show reflections in different colors. Thanks for watching my videos!

  • @glennsowacke9752
    @glennsowacke97526 ай бұрын

    Where can I buy the tool that you put the nail in? What is it called???

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels6 ай бұрын

    Hi Glen, the tool is called Pin Vise and you can get it from Amazon, the price is around $15.00 Thanks for watching my videos.

  • @hawkercnc8261
    @hawkercnc82616 ай бұрын

    As far as I know casualty departments use acetone to remove superglue, might be worth trying. When you use the superglue, after cleaning with alcohol, rewet the stone apply superglue to the metal and squeeze together, the alcohol with it’s water content will work the same as the activator. Trying to cut back old copper coins to prepare them for enamel personally. Have made a nylon collet for them and then try to turn the face off in the lathe. The first few worked then the collet failed, too much twist from the lathe tool. Next idea is a large headed nail equivalent and perhaps superglue. UK 2 pence pieces 1.25inch diameter

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels6 ай бұрын

    I tried the acetone and it takes to long, the heat is a lot faster and it won't damage the stones, the idea of a large headed nail with super glue it will be much better for you. Thank you for watching my videos!

  • @ilusoleronix4407
    @ilusoleronix44076 ай бұрын

    MERCI !!! 🌟🌟🌟

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG6 ай бұрын

    You are welcome. 😊

  • @deborahhardeman8802
    @deborahhardeman88026 ай бұрын

    I was looking for a video on how to soldersilver bezels to copper. Thanks again my friend. Love Deborah

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG6 ай бұрын

    You're welcome Deb and I'm glad to be of help!

  • @user-be3ve4mq8k
    @user-be3ve4mq8k6 ай бұрын

    I would like to buy some of these. Can I purchase them from you?

  • @jw7956
    @jw79566 ай бұрын

    You are a great teacher. I appreciate you taking the time to share. I can't afford equipment but I think I can following your ideas!

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG6 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to be of help and thank you for watching my videos.

  • @spiritburners
    @spiritburners6 ай бұрын

    Ok I am a little confused , how do you stop the grinding wheels Spinning independently to the shaft as there is nothing to lock the wheels on it or are these wheels just a tight fit and stay where they are as surely when you put pressure on them would they not slip?

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG6 ай бұрын

    Hi Neil, The grinding wheels are slide-fit on the shaft and yes they spin freely. They are held tight in place once you tighten the nut on the end of the shaft, mine is on the righthand side. Also when you're grinding you don't need to apply pressure, let the wheels do the work. I hope that will explain it for you and thank you for watching my videos.

  • @spiritburners
    @spiritburners6 ай бұрын

    @@ElieGhanimeEG ok thanks for that yes it explains it a lot more I guess if you were to fix them to the shaft itself then there is a high risk of personal injury as it would them be like a normal grinding wheel , the fact that the wheel slips means it can never grab your hand or the material your working with. It’s a good point thanks for that and the videos are very good and now you have explained it more I feel equipped enough to have a go making it. Many thanks Neil.

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG6 ай бұрын

    @@spiritburners No problem any time, I'm sure you will enjoy building your own machine. Good Luck! Elie

  • @spiritburners
    @spiritburners6 ай бұрын

    @@ElieGhanimeEG thanks

  • @daultonruff2281
    @daultonruff22817 ай бұрын

    Great video! I recently bought an 18" home built ancient saw for $250. Actually all that is redeemable is the new motor and the blade. The basin is of rusted sheet metal. I would like to follow the design that you have presented. I like the slanted bottom and the reduced channel for the saw. I can do that I think. I would like to mirror your design for the drive, and the shut off switch. Good luck to me. I need to trim the length of my vice about 7". I'm hoping that I find the right bearing setup for carriage. I'm taking my time and asking other builders. I'm very happy to have found your video. If you have created a list of materials and a blueprint. please let us know.

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG7 ай бұрын

    Hello Dalton, I'm sorry I don't have any drawings I just made sketches as I go I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun building your saw. Thanks again for watching my videos!

  • @daultonruff2281
    @daultonruff22816 ай бұрын

    The best guidance I've seen so far. I've watched your video 3 times so far and expect to be a frequent visitor. Your saw is really a nice model for other builders.@@ElieGhanimeEG

  • @Majabur89
    @Majabur897 ай бұрын

    Where do you get the wheels?

  • @jorgericardosucno2754
    @jorgericardosucno27547 ай бұрын

    ¿ES USTED? (LIBURNI)...YO LO SIGO MUCHO USTED ES UN BUEN PROFESOR BUENO

  • @EgJewels
    @EgJewels7 ай бұрын

    muchas gracias y gracias por ver mis videos.

  • @teristeinborn4872
    @teristeinborn48728 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this information! I learned so much from you. Actually, I had an idea about how this would work but never put it into practice. Putting it on paper helped so much! I have a few cabs that I’ve been holding onto and just looking at every now and then and thinking to myself… yep! I’m going to get to you! I know exactly what I’m going to do!” Now, at least I can do some designs and start! I cannot thank you enough! It’s the people like you who share your knowledge and experience that help people like myself grow and eventually pass on what we know to others! Bless you! And I enjoyed your granddaughter, she was an amazing asset and a beautiful little girl!

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG8 ай бұрын

    Thank you Teri for the kind words and I'm glad to be of help, I'm sure you'll do alright with your new projects. That little girl she's 15 years old right now and I'm sure she would love to read your comment. Thank you again for watching my videos!

  • @jose_FitzG
    @jose_FitzG8 ай бұрын

    I would have liked to have been able to see more of what you were doing - maybe mount the camera on the other side? Love the idea of retrieving a mistake. I find that is where many of my most creative pieces orginate from.

  • @jose_FitzG
    @jose_FitzG8 ай бұрын

    Much better in the soldering section

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG8 ай бұрын

    Hello Josephine, I will try next time to have a closeup view of what I'm doing 🙂 and thanks for watching my videos!

  • @Mass-jab-death-2025
    @Mass-jab-death-20258 ай бұрын

    You are dry cutting without a mask or a vacuum filter ! Aren’t you worried about silicosis ? It is a horrible way to go.

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG8 ай бұрын

    I always use water, maybe you didn't notice. However, I didn't use the mask so I can talk when filming the video. Thank you so much for your safety concern it's very much appreciated and thank you for watching my videos!

  • @louisutsumi7798
    @louisutsumi77988 ай бұрын

    wow! great video and explanation. I'm sure a vfd would be a nice touch.

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG8 ай бұрын

    Yes it would but I had to use what I had at the time plus the motor speed was the right one required anyway. Thanks for watching my videos.

  • @abelramirez6145
    @abelramirez61458 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching your video. Can you give a breakdown of the cost involved in your build and maybe include links to where you purchased your parts. Thanks again and great job!!👍

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG8 ай бұрын

    The machine was built long time ago and I don't have the cost breakdown, actually I didn't keep track of the cost because most of the parts I had available, the only parts I bought was the grinding wheels from Kingsley North and I'm sure the prices has change since then. Thank you for watching my videos!

  • @aeonsmiffy
    @aeonsmiffy8 ай бұрын

    really good video. many thanks. are you from Scotland? i detect a Scottish accent 🤓

  • @ElieGhanimeEG
    @ElieGhanimeEG8 ай бұрын

    Thank you Raven, no I'm not from Scotland, maybe it's my Canadian accent