Hello,
I am not sure if this is the correct forum for this question, but I really hope so because I have this vexing problem. I want to make a point carver, which is a very simple machine for carving jade and other hard stones. It is basically a long shaft with a chuck on the end that can take 3mm or 6mm burrs, or can be replaced with another attachment so as to mount lapidary saws, grinders and other implements. It is a very popular machine in China, but not so much elsewhere.
I am now living in a remote location, where access to parts is difficult and shipping is expensive. Otherwise I would buy this machine:
Guilin Hualun Gemstone Lapidary Machine - Buy China Machine,Lapidary Machine,Gemstone Lapidary Machine Product on Alibaba.com
This is how the machine is used
Chinese Jade Factory - YouTube
Because shipping the whole machine from China is not really an option, I would like to fabricate one. I need to buy the parts for the spindle assembly and pulley assembly from AliExpress, but I can source a motor locally. I am wondering if anyone can help me find what parts I would need and figure out how to put it together. I don't even know what questions to ask google to find a tutorial. I have a few guesses on the parts though:
These long spindles would allow me to have room around the grinding blade to maneuver the sculpture I am carving
Free Shipping!/C2 3 Main Spindle/SIEG C2 MT3 Spindle-in Machine Tool Spindle from Tools on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Here is a belt-drive assembly, but how do I attache the spindle?
Lathe spindle with flange connection plate transition plate 125 metal spindle mandrel machine three claw four claw chuck-in Power Tool Accessories from Tools on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
What chuck should I use? What about the pulleys?
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my query. I appreciate any help that you can give in helping me select parts and figure out how to put them together!
I am not sure if this is the correct forum for this question, but I really hope so because I have this vexing problem. I want to make a point carver, which is a very simple machine for carving jade and other hard stones. It is basically a long shaft with a chuck on the end that can take 3mm or 6mm burrs, or can be replaced with another attachment so as to mount lapidary saws, grinders and other implements. It is a very popular machine in China, but not so much elsewhere.
I am now living in a remote location, where access to parts is difficult and shipping is expensive. Otherwise I would buy this machine:
Guilin Hualun Gemstone Lapidary Machine - Buy China Machine,Lapidary Machine,Gemstone Lapidary Machine Product on Alibaba.com
This is how the machine is used
Chinese Jade Factory - YouTube
Because shipping the whole machine from China is not really an option, I would like to fabricate one. I need to buy the parts for the spindle assembly and pulley assembly from AliExpress, but I can source a motor locally. I am wondering if anyone can help me find what parts I would need and figure out how to put it together. I don't even know what questions to ask google to find a tutorial. I have a few guesses on the parts though:
These long spindles would allow me to have room around the grinding blade to maneuver the sculpture I am carving
Free Shipping!/C2 3 Main Spindle/SIEG C2 MT3 Spindle-in Machine Tool Spindle from Tools on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Here is a belt-drive assembly, but how do I attache the spindle?
Lathe spindle with flange connection plate transition plate 125 metal spindle mandrel machine three claw four claw chuck-in Power Tool Accessories from Tools on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
What chuck should I use? What about the pulleys?
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my query. I appreciate any help that you can give in helping me select parts and figure out how to put them together!