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THE ART OF CABBING

 

Note: The supplied resin wheels are designed to work exclusively together in sequence

 

To  avoid  scratching  or  other  problems,  you  should  change  all  the  resin  wheels  if  you 
plan on using different brands.

 

 

 

 

 

Using diamond paste for polishing will finish the process for most 
stones,  resulting  in  a  bright  shiny  cabochon,  however  there  are 
many  other  polishing  powders  and  pastes  available.    To  polish 
your  stone,  attach  the  enclosed  polishing  pad  by  screwing  it  into 
the  end  of  the  right  wheel  assembly  while  the  machine  is  turned 
off.  Then use the enclosed 14,000 mesh diamond paste syringe 
and apply to the canvas polishing pad, by spreading small drops 
randomly over the surface.  Then using circular motions with your 
finger  rub  the  diamond  compound  thoroughly  across  the  surface 
of the pad.  Now its ready for use.  Most polishing compounds do 
not require water so you can turn the machine back on and begin 
use.    If  you  want  to  use  with  water  then  make  sure  to  aim  the 
spray  tube  to  center  of  the  disc  (FIG.  L).    Aiming  at  the  center  will  allow  the  spinning 
motion  of  the  disc  to  spread  the  water  evenly  over  the  surface.    The  spray  can  be 
aimed  by  appropriately  twisting  and  turning  the  tube  as  well  as  the  nozzle  (FIG  K).   
This  will  allow  the  water  to  spread  over  the  disc  when  spinning.    Make  sure  to  use  a 
separate polishing pad for each different kind of polishing compound. 

Now that you have domed and polished your stone you can put a flat on 
the backside using the full face diamond flat lap (FIG. Z) Attach the lap 
by  screwing  it  into  the  end  of  the  right  wheel  assembly,  while  the  ma-
chine is off.  Again, make sure the water spray is aimed to the center of 
the disc.  Simply hold the back of your cab on the surface of the diamond 
lap until the back flattens evenly.  Both the canvas and full face lap can 
only be used on the right shaft. 

The art of cabbing involves experimentation since every stone is different.  As you pro-
gress in your cabbing ability, you may find that different grits are necessary depending 
on your stone and application.  Ask your dealer about the other available grits for both 
electroplated and resin wheels.   

Again, this is a very brief and simple introduction to the cabbing process. The enclosed 
book  (FIG.  L)  should  help  you  out  further  in  your  understanding  as  well  as  searching 
the  internet  and  talking  with  your  dealer.       We also  recommend  trying  to  find  a  local 
lapidary club to further your knowledge.  As with all stone cutting and cab making, prac-
tice and experimentation are the keys to success. 

FIG. L 

FIG. K 

Summary of Contents for Cabking-6v3

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...the motor or pump with wet hands and avoid touching the pump when connected to the power Wear the enclosed safety goggles to protect from any debris that may fly out while grinding Do not wear loose clothing or clothing that can become entangled with the wheels Some rocks contain poisonous elements such as uranium mercury lead arsenic etc Be certain you are not grinding material that exhib its thi...

Page 3: ...BLE OF CONTENTS PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE SINGLE PASS WATER SYSTEM FINAL ASSEMBLY MACHINE USAGE THE ART OF CABBING PARTS MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY INFO 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 ...

Page 4: ...SIN WHEEL 1 6 FLANGE KEY 1 20 1200 RESIN WHEEL 1 7 PUMP 1 21 600 RESIN WHEEL 1 8 DRIP TUBE 2 22 BASEBOARD 1 9 INTAKE TUBE 1 23 280 RESIN WHEEL 1 10 DIAMOND PASTE 1 24 220 DIAMOND WHEEL 1 11 APRON 1 25 80 DIAMOND WHEEL 1 12 HOOD SPLASH GUARD 2 26 FULL FACE LAP 360 1 13 WHEEL SPLASH GUARD 2 27 LAP ADAPTER 1 14 HOOD 2 28 BOOK 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 27 23 24 25 22 26 2...

Page 5: ...d place on the predetermined location We recommend that two people help in performing this step 4 Remove foam packaging material and inspect unit for damage Check to make sure all the parts are present according the parts list on the opposite page If you find any missing or damage parts please contact your dealer immediately 5 Place the clear stone trays on top of the right and left hoods and inse...

Page 6: ...t behind the motor FIG E Tug on this tubing to verify a secure connection 11 Make sure pump is not connected to power supply Connect the other end of the blue tube to the water pump Tug on this tubing to verify a secure connection Place the pump in a separate large 5gal bucket not included filled fully with clean water FIG F To ensure enough water pressure the length from the bucket to the unit sh...

Page 7: ...l Avoid touching the pump in the water bucket with the power on NEVER UNPLUG OR TOUCH THE POWER CORDS WITH WET HANDS 15 You can turn the power on the machine The wheels spin at 1800RPM so do not wear loose clothing or anything that may accidentally get entangled with the wheels It is typical for the motor to produce a winding sound when starting up and a mild humming sound after On some occasions ...

Page 8: ...ess of mak ing a cabochon is described below To make the cabochon start with the hard diamond wheels on the left which will allow you to create a domed shape from your rough stone You can choose to hold your stone free hand or on a dop stick Begin with the 80 grit diamond wheel and be sure to completely grind the surface of the stone using adequate water coolant If the stone is not ground thorough...

Page 9: ...y twisting and turning the tube as well as the nozzle FIG K This will allow the water to spread over the disc when spinning Make sure to use a separate polishing pad for each different kind of polishing compound Now that you have domed and polished your stone you can put a flat on the backside using the full face diamond flat lap FIG Z Attach the lap by screwing it into the end of the right wheel ...

Page 10: ...otor FIG U Holding the wrench will prevent the shafts from spinning as you take off the wheel assembly To take off either wheel assembly turn the assembly towards you clockwise for the left assembly counter clockwise for the right FIG O The left wheel assembly can be disassembled by removing the brass adapter by twisting it clockwise FIG V with a pair of pliers not included The slotted bolt on the...

Page 11: ...ip You want to monitor the water level in the bucket to make sure the pump is always submerged The pump is not designed to run dry so be vigilant All parts of the water system can be disassembled by pulling off or unscrewing then cleaned with soapy water For routine maintenance it is a good idea to clean the noz zles Y SPLIT and tubing with a small wire brush or pipe cleaner like the one supplied ...

Page 12: ...ke tubes from the T Junction FIG P This can be a little tricky so make sure to push in on the light blue ring before pulling out the tube Then lift up out of the drip pans Make sure to reconnect the intake tube after putting the hoods back on Guards The CABKING 6V3 comes with two clear adjustable splash guards attached to the hoods These splash guards can be tightened using the side knob on the ho...

Page 13: ...re not to mix and match with other brands of wheels Doing so will most likely result in scratching and improper grinding polishing If you plan on using other types of resin wheels make sure to replace all the wheels Diamond Laps The CABKING 6V3 is configured to accept a standard 1 2 arbor hole lap FIX Y with base to be used on the brass adapter located on the left shaft or a full face lap FIG Z wi...

Page 14: ...AN NOZZLES AND Y SPLITS WITH PIPE CLEANER OR SMALL BRUSH DRIP PANS DO NOT DRAIN SHAKE THE DRIP PAN TUBING WATER SHOULD BE FLOWING OUT OF THE DRIP PAN TUBES IF NOT THEN SHAKE THE TUBES TO START THE FLOW WHILE TILTING THE PANS UPWARD MAKE SURE CLEAR TUBING ATTACHED TO DRIP PAN IS ANGLED DOWN WARD THE TUBING SHOULD ALSO BE CUT TO LENGTH AFTER SETTING UP THE UNIT CLEAN THE DRIP PAN OUTSPOUT RESIN WHEE...

Page 15: ...e incorrect usage failure to adequately take care of the machine or improperly following the instructions Who is covered under this warranty The warranty covers the original purchaser of the equipment This warranty is non transferrable What is the warranty period The warranty is in force for one year from the date of purchase Please retain this book for your records What to do if you need warranty...

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