Lapidary Arbor Build // Saving Money & Saving Machines

Do you want a wheeled machine for lapidary? Can't afford the new fancy $2500 cab machine? Well, this might be the perfect option for you! With a little bit of deal hunting and some work, you can have an outstanding lapidary machine in your shop for an affordable price! Some links to help you find what you need. Evapo-Rust - https://amzn.to/4iBXyMs Power Twist V-Belt - https://amzn.to/41Wz1KP Aluminum to Copper or Brass 8 Inch Brazing Rods - https://amzn.to/4hEZbHL KNIPEX Pliers - https://amzn.to/4hB6IYe Milwaukee Right Angle Adapter - https://amzn.to/4kQbrbf Loc-Line Manifold Kit - https://amzn.to/41R2Ex8 Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out my website at https://currentlyrockhounding.com for tons of additional rockhounding resources and much more! Did you enjoy this video and find it to be informative? You can help ensure that more videos just like this get made by supporting the project on Patreon.   / currentlyrockhounding   Disclaimer: Currently Rockhounding may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here. 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Arbor sales pitch 4:30 - The costs 5:20 - Scott Murray Lapidary Arbor 14:47 - The arbor shaft 18:19 - Ordering bearings 19:57 - The arbor shaft parts 22:10 - General arbor advice 23:29 - Arbor reassembly 25:23 - The wheels 26:46 - Pans and hoods 29:29 - Mock-up 31:37 - The base 35:10 - Arbor assembly 38:58 - Pan drains 49:05 - Water supply 50:50 - Test run 54:48 - Final thoughts #CurrentlyRockhounding #lapidary #lapidarymachine