cayosusa Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Still trying to identify GB finds from months ago. I tried to make a window with a diamond file but I guess I was doing something wrong because it didn't make a dent.My husband has a dremel and I was wondering if I could get an attachment to make a window. Is that possible and what should I get?Also on Amazon there is an aluminum oxide whetstone. Would that be better? (A lot of my 'finds' are very little and I would worry about scraping fingers).Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) A diamond file is made to hone a blade( fine tune it) -not necessarily rough-shape it- which is what you are trying to do by filing a flat on your meteorite. Instead of going broke on Dremel bits, buy a cheap 4.5" grinder from Harbor freight when they go on sale or use 20% off coupon. THey can be as cheap as 10$... Also get a diamond blade to fit. EArplugs and safety glasses rec'd... Dremel , I'm sure, makes a small diamond saw and maybe some "burrs" for their machine, but for the price and what it does.... well it's just wholly inadequate ,by comparison, imo. I wouldn't buy the whetstone- you'll be filing for a long time. YOu could also check out the following link https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/paleontology/clubs.htm .....info on rockhound/geology/gem/mineral- clubs/associations. Maybe one is close by that you could join and then use their shop facilities, if any. Edited November 17, 2015 by weaver hillbille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget108 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Pintrest. That's where my wife gets all of her how to craft ideas. Along with tools needed and where to buy it. WARNING fellers: if your wife does not know about Pintrest, I would do all you can to keep it a secret haha. My full sized shop is now cut in half from my wife and her crafts and woodworking stuff. But hey I love her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestang Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I use an aluminum oxide stone to make windows, it works very well, one side is rougher and the other is smooth. Some examples: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Whoops. I assumed the Al Oxide wouldn't make a dent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) any cheap coarse/fine whetstone, some elbow grease and spit ( or water)will work...Home depot,harbor freight etc will have them for 10 bucks or so.... Edited November 17, 2015 by fredmason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cayosusa Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Going to Harbor Freight now! thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 cayosusa keep us posted how it works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampstomper Al Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 garimpo @ x2, cayosusa..Swamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cayosusa Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Got a whetstone and some drill grinder bit things for the Dremel. Both worked well. Nice that you can take the whetstone out with you.I had 17 'potentials' and I use that term very loosely since I am such a newbie. Anyway, none were meteorites.That just means I will have to look some more! Hope they have more group hunts that I will be able to go to.Thank all for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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