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Mitutoyo 6" Digital Caliper
6"/150mm - 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution -
When my dial caliper suffered a fall that it didn't recover from, I replaced it with this and couldn't be happier.
Donegan DA-5 OptiVisor
2.5x Magnification, 8" Focal Length -
I use this when roughing in meet points while faceting.
Donegan DA-10 OptiVisor
3.5x Magnification, 4" Focal Length -
I use this when making jewelry, which is not very often.
USB UV Black Light Dual Head
This is the UV lamp we use to cure the UV Resin during transfer. Note this is USB powered so you'll need a outlet adapter.
UV Flashlight
UV Flashlight we use when building layers of UV Resin during transfer.
UV Resin
Piccassio UV Resin Clear 200g. We use this during transfer to cut the crown.
Loctite 404
This is the Loctite 404 we use to dop the rough. Nothing works better for flat to flat dopping when cutting the pavilion.
Streamlight 66603 MicroStream, Blue
Flashlight we use when cutting and polishing to check meet points and look for scratches. We got the blue version because it turns on the lower power first while some of the others turn on the high power first.
Desktop Document Holder
We use this to hold our faceting diagrams. It has a handy line guide to keep you on the right line.
Loctite Fun-Tak Mounting Putty
Blue putty we use with the transfer jig to hold the gem during dopping. Works well and doesn't dry out.
3 Pack Diamond Tweezers
Good quality locking tweezers. Slotted point hold the girdle nicely. We put heat shrink tubing over one of ours.
SKIL 7-Inch Wet Tile Saw
Saw we use to cut/trim gem rough. We use this with a thin sintered blade from Hi-Tech Diamond.
Butane Torch
Butane torch we use during transfer. Lots of uses for a torch. This one works well.
Try-on Ring Gem Holder
See how your gems look on your finger with these ring gem holders.
Milligram Scale 50g
Scale goes up to 250 carats. Comes with calibration weights.
Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1: The Essentials
Excellent book by Tom Herbst. This is a well written book that goes into detail on all the essentials you need to know to get started in faceting.
Fowler 6"/150 mm Dial Caliper
My main go-to caliper for measuring rough and finished gems. I used this for years until I dropped it and broke it.
Glass Top Display Case
50 Gem Jars
We use this to store, transport, and display our gems. Comes with the gem jars.