The only way to drill Agate and Jasper easy!

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  • Drilling polished stones, Agate and Jasper, for jewellery mounting with a Dremel or Parkside rotary tool takes such a long time that it can be really off-putting.
    This is the only useful method of drilling hard stones. I have been drilling my Agate and Jasper polished tumble stones to make pendants using a Dremel with diamond tipped drills for the past couple of years. However it does take a fair bit of time to drill each stone, even just making a tiny hole just 4-5 mm deep can take 20-30 minutes!
    This makes drilling these stones a real chore and to be honest I have tried several ways to avoid the drilling, none of which worked very well.
    With a bit of advice from my pal Ed I have now cracked the problem. Using diamond drills in a water fed pillar drill makes the job easy. But there is a couple of tricks needed!
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  • @bornagainwierdo
    @bornagainwierdo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Your my rock tumbling teacher. I’m your rock tumbling student. We have never met and probably got wont ever meet. But thought I’d essentially highlight the fact I leaned everything about rock tumbling so far from your channel. So technically you are a teacher with students and I’m one of them. Pleased to virtually meet you sir

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi student! It is a bit worrying to know I have students, and at the same time it does make me just a bit proud. I will do my best to continue making no-nonsense tumbling videos to help all newcomers. It is a real pleasure to meet you virtually!

    • @ScotsyCajn
      @ScotsyCajn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 please!, feel no pressure and try not to worry too much. Just keep your course as you are now. Learning and growing and showing. People are here, at your channel, for many different reasons, I assume, but, they are here for it. Your content, as they say.
      You excel in the area of detail and have a super cool and… idk the word.. but, you explain and show things most wouldn’t think of or think would be important. Like you said at one point, obviously, but maybe not. You’re right. For beginners, and even those experienced, the extra details and tidbits are helpful in many ways. You have a truly great channel and I’m extremely thankful to have found it. I’ve not fully explored it, yet, as I am not currently “rocking”. :)) Thank you for sharing your work and love and knowledge with us! 🖤💖

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ScotsyCajn A heartfelt thank you!

  • @user-yo4uj9jw1j
    @user-yo4uj9jw1j ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you I get more from you're videos then any other channel!

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We LOVES you Channel. Thank you for sharing with us and the rest of the world. MANY BLESSINGS UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

  • @luiserr26
    @luiserr26 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful work. I just chanced on your channel and love the advice. I am your new student. Keep doing more videos like this. Thank you in advance ❤

  • @nikolass83gianni
    @nikolass83gianni 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big THANKS from my heart for always great video ... best regards with big respect and have a wonderful time ... 🕊👏😎

  • @scottowens1535
    @scottowens1535 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to subscribe.
    This taught me exactly what I was thinking about doing and I have a small vertical pillar drill and vise. I was thinking about cross holes but blind holes are better for most thing's I'm thinking....this is great I found you I'm looking at 5000 polished banded agates and plume jasper ags and it's time to make some for presentation...
    Perfect timing fine Sir that I found you.
    I'll be watching now that I know you're here!!

  • @vickypolarstar693
    @vickypolarstar693 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your video! I am a woman and never did such a job. Now I feel more confident to start this work!

  • @theartisancompany
    @theartisancompany 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @DreidMusicalX
    @DreidMusicalX ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought the Dremel Press that mounts the Dremel in and made a clamp with it being able to slide. Same thing you are doing here. But I was looking up those pins you stick in the stone and crossed your video. I'm just getting started doing lapidary once again. It's only been 45 years since I did it as a kid. It didn't seem to be as expensive back then as it is now. And how much you forget when you stop doing something is not even funny. But its coming back to me watching videos. Things start clicking again here and there. But jewelry is something I wanted to get into. Just pendants and earrings, maybe keychains. Thanks for the videos though.

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I have not tried out the Dremel drill press, I did read that it was a bit flimsy and not accurate and that put me off buying it. How are you finding it? Glad you are enjoying the vids!

  • @stevengood8242
    @stevengood8242 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us in these videos! I had a question about the diamond pad tool you used to flatten the top of the stone before drilling. Is that a homemade device? looks like you're using 4 inch hook and loop pads and it's got a good barrier for water splashing. Lastly, what grit of pad did you use to do that bit of flattening? I'd love to set something like that up in my shop! Thank you so much.

  • @jodimoss1406
    @jodimoss1406 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your work is absolutely beautiful I just successfully drilled my first thin slice of agate successfully, using a Dremel wish I would have watched your video first had a problem with it jumping around a tad bit when I first started the scratches aren't too deep I'm able to buff it out anyway thank you for your content I really appreciate it thank you Have a great day

  • @elliegardella-smith9739
    @elliegardella-smith9739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes please

  • @MichiganRocks
    @MichiganRocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I still drill with a Dremel. I have drilled larger holes with a drill press, but the small ones are always done with a Dremel. Do you have the drill press attachment for your Dremel? That's what I use and I drill in a shallow tub of water, just enough to cover the rock. The Dremel drills at higher speeds than my drill press, so it seems like it would drill faster, but now you've got me wondering.

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Rob, I thought of getting a drill press for my dremel but the only ones available here get very poor reviews and that put me off. I use the vice because it allows me to hold random shaped pebbles very firmly and so I cant simply use a water tub. It always interests me how we (rock tumblers) all find our own way of doing things. I am learning from your videos all the time All the best!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 I have found that rock people are usually really good about sharing ideas. Are you on the Rock Tumbling Hobby forums? I learn so much there.

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MichiganRocks I have not found a forum here in the UK but I do browse occasionally on US sites and they are often very helpful. Rock tumbling here in the UK is not well supported and one of my aims with my channel is to encourage British rock tumbling. I often steer people to your channel, it is the best. Cheers!

  • @TechJobs_Challenges
    @TechJobs_Challenges 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you share the tools that you purchased from Amazon? Like pin chalk?

  • @SloLFO
    @SloLFO 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for the tips! Approximately how many pieces can you drill like this before the bit has worn?

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A lot if you are careful, the drill usually snaps when I get careless and press too hard long before it wears out, cheers!

  • @Simonasaccani_photography
    @Simonasaccani_photography ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you,really useful video! Can you help me, how can I drill seashells? Especially the ones I want to do (Patella) are really tiny, so not sure how to do a small hole without breaking it.

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would suggest using a dremel type tool as it will allow you to hold the shell in your hand (glove) and be very gentle with the drilling pressure. i would still use water. Best of luck!

  • @jordannoll6830
    @jordannoll6830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your video! Do you ever have the eye screws let loose? I used CA/superglue on an agate pendant, I hope it holds strong. Thanks!

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hi Jordan, I have used both super glue and epoxy without ever having an eye pin come loose. One tip is that I bend the pin before setting in the glue to prevent it twisting or simply pulling straight out. Thanks for watching!

  • @figsworld12
    @figsworld12 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi love your videos. So helpful. I was just wandering how do you polish stones?

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you check out my channel I have made many videos on rock tumbling and other forms of polishing. Cheers!

  • @thenonartist5646
    @thenonartist5646 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there any way to know the tools you used? I’m new to it and would love to learn more. The name of the driller too because I tried to use dremel as well only to return it . Thank you so much for being so helpful!

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, The drill bits are bought on eBay, look for micro diamond drills, the suppliers of these are just traders so they are available form several sellers. My pillar drill is a very old one, any low cost pillar drill should do the job though remember the need to use a water feed is essential, so maybe a second hand one? Best of luck!

  • @johngilpin3006
    @johngilpin3006 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vids i have had trouble on the polishing front watched your vid on that hope now things will improve , on this video where did you buy the drip feed water system i have looked all over for something like that , if you have a link or a name
    Thank you John

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi John I have made two vids about creating a water feed, th-cam.com/video/PF7L0Cg3e0w/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/haPaX3ptaiI/w-d-xo.html
      Hope this helps and best of luck with your stoneworking!

  • @breadring
    @breadring ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you use to secure the eye pins in with and have you tested the strength of the bonding.

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  ปีที่แล้ว

      We use two part epoxy, but it is important to test the bond at every occasion. Temperature can make such a difference to the effectiveness of the adhesive. If it is just a bit too cold the epoxy often doesn't harden. So test and test again!

  • @suebland14
    @suebland14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video as always. Can you please show us how you carved the dolphin? Thank you

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sue, I will try to do a video as soon as I can. Thank you for the kind comments.

    • @bungywilliams5207
      @bungywilliams5207 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Hi, I too would like to know how you carved the dolphin insert for the copper dolphin to be inserted. Many thanks, great channel

  • @solonorthwoods130
    @solonorthwoods130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for great videos. What do you use to get the eye hook to stay in the stone?

  • @keyholevets
    @keyholevets ปีที่แล้ว

    What speed do you drill at? A) with the dremel and b) with the pillar drill?

  • @jenbaer6455
    @jenbaer6455 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this! the dremmel was to slow and unstable. I'm wondering how you set up your water source. Is it in another video?

  • @paulinebarnatt2564
    @paulinebarnatt2564 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a very informative video but lack of space means I will have to keep using the Dremel! Have you made a video for inlaying decorative items into stones, like the dolphin in this video.

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I actually sand-blasted this!

    • @paulinebarnatt2564
      @paulinebarnatt2564 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 I was actually asking about the where to get the stone hearts in the Gemseeker Studio hearts video. The stone was used in Heart 6 in the video.

  • @dennischavez7503
    @dennischavez7503 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you affix the fitting to the stone?

  • @jasonpringle1113
    @jasonpringle1113 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rule of thumb for videography if you're right handed put the camera on your left side. That will help with your issues of your working arm blocking the camera. Lots of great information but kind of annoying that your arm blocks the shot so often. Be conscious of it and keep making videos you obviously have lots of great wisdom to share!

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is great getting constructive criticism , i will try to follow your advice. Thank you.

  • @user-js5zp9ve5k
    @user-js5zp9ve5k 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi can you text me the name of the pin that you put on top of the rock! Also any advice how to drill right through the stone?

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, the little pins are called eye pins. To drill right through use same method but use a bigger diameter drill bit and make sure you support the stone well and give yourself a lot of time! best of luck!

  • @travisbunch428
    @travisbunch428 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious. How do you set the eyepin in the agate?

  • @alexj9111
    @alexj9111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jasper confuses me. Is it chert stained with iron oxide? Is it chalcedony mixed with clay? I give up, but I know it looks divine.

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, I don't know ether but Jasper is certainly my favorite local stone! Thanks for watching

    • @ScotsyCajn
      @ScotsyCajn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, mannn, do try and research on Jasper. The makings of it. Research those. It doesn’t take much to find that it really doesn’t matter. Hahahaha. It’s wonderful information and helpful when looking at jaspers. For me? Well, once I get to looking at jasper, the so many jaspers, and most only in pictures, I am enamored and full of wonder-y type thoughts and feelings. It’s not my favorite.. idk if I have a favorite rock, but, it sure is AMAZING stuff.

  • @tinkmarshino
    @tinkmarshino 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve I have never hear a drill press called a pillow drill before.. I think I will start calling mine the same.. I have used little collet for my pillow drill though I do have some of those chucks around.. Never really knw what they were for actually.. Well, just a quick comment.. my poor wife has been in the hospital for a week now I am hope she can come home tomorrow it is kind of lonely rattling about this place with out her.. Take care my friend..

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi George, I think you misheard, it is a "Pillar drill". My slurred speach to blame I expect! Hope your wife comes home very soon and you can start to look after her! All the best to you both!

    • @tinkmarshino
      @tinkmarshino 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Ah! it was more than likely my old ears.. they are beginning to create a language all to themselves that I do not understand.. Old body parts do that now and then don't you think? Still, my wife comes home today.. 8 days it to long to be stuck there in the hospital.. happy days! Thanks Steve

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tinkmarshino Good to hear your missus is coming home today, I am sure you will pamper her! All my old parts work perfectly thank you :) (not really) Cheers!

    • @tinkmarshino
      @tinkmarshino 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 They work as well well as can be expected since they don't make our parts any more.. Take care of yourself Steve..

  • @oliebol3821
    @oliebol3821 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, video was very informative but you dont mention how to set the eyepin into the stone or the copper pin..

  • @alyeahal
    @alyeahal 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    do you have a suggestion for which brand/type of drill bits. When i type anything in I get nothing but advertising. i bought an inexpensive set off Amazon and surprise-surpirise, it's useless

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just buy mine on ebay, are you using water feed?

    • @alyeahal
      @alyeahal 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Not a feed, but immersion in cold water. Ebay...got it, thanks.

  • @danieldore4103
    @danieldore4103 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will never tune in again as long as you have this sponsor.

  • @_Per_Aspera_Ad_Astra_
    @_Per_Aspera_Ad_Astra_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    and how to secure the pin to the rock … ?
    Glue ?
    ???????????????????????????????????????
    💙

    • @thestonecraftingworkshop7490
      @thestonecraftingworkshop7490  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use araldite two part epoxy, but I have also used super glue successfully, cheers

  • @ChristinaBritton
    @ChristinaBritton ปีที่แล้ว

    Just to add, water also dampens the 'dust' because rock dust is dangerous to breathe and can cause lung diseases.