This provides fast, accurate alignment of the Tabling Adapter. It is inserted into the Tabling Adapter and is used to align the adapter flat to the lap. It eliminates the effect of tolerance build-up, and when the Adapter is replaced by the doped stone, it's right on right angle.

            #1351.7; TABLE ALIGNER; $42.00

DIAL INDICATOR ATTACHMENT

With all other accessories, we recommend waiting until you have been faceting for a while--to see which you want--but, we recommend the Dial Indicator Attachment immediately--we think it's an "everyone-should-have" accessory. In faceting, the "action" occurs between the stone and the lap, where you can't see it.  Using a Dial Indicator Attachment, however, is like having "eyes on the lap"--you know exactly what's happening at the lap surface--with great precision (over ½ inch of needle travel equals 0.1°).  You see exactly where you are--all the time. 

REDUCED INSPECTIONS--Inspections are reduced dramatically--in roughing, by perhaps 90%--greatly reducing faceting time. Importantly, that makes the faceting process easier on your eyes--leaving them fresh for the final polishing.

FEELING--AND BEING--IN CONTROL--The Dial Indicator Attachment "talks to you" all the time--from the start of the grinding action to the end.  It tells you how much material remains to be removed and how fast it's coming off--when changing laps, it finds the new surface exactly, without trial cuts--it tells you if you mis-index--it puts you "in-control".  You know what's happening as it happens (instead of inspecting afterwards--often too late).  Its advantages are not fully describable in only technical terms--it's as much the feeling and the knowledge of being in control that's so important.

 Why a dial-readout, rather than digital?  Because a dial is much better for keeping track of faceting (just as it's better for most "action" tracking--for example, remember those digital speedometers?  Incidentally, what kind of wristwatch do you use these days?).  The design dampens out indicator flutter, and dual ball-bearings eliminate backlash. 

        #1305.7R; DIAL INDICATOR; $246.00

Up graded for V2 machines

DIGITAL ANGLE DIAL (DAD) KIT --     

The DAD--shown mounted in replacement for the Analog Angle Dial that was standard on all machines prior to October 2008.  The DAD Replacement Kit includes instructions and a calibration block for the initial setup.  DAD stores the initial calibration permanently.

DAD utilizes advanced encoder technology and allows setting of the angle to true 0.01 degree accuracy and repeatability.  It reads–out through the entire cutting sequence (it has an optionally-on buzzer for the end point). 

Setting the angle to its hundredth-of-a-degree accuracy is EASY, COMFORTABLE, and ERROR FREE—It leaves behind the uncertainty (and the “feeling” of uncertainty) that accompanied setting vernier positions, and that, as a bonus, saves the time spent in re-checking the vernier-set angle.  Power cord for 110V or 220V is included.

 #1314.1; DIGITAL ANGLE DIAL KIT 920080; $780.00

THE GUIU DOPER

The Guiu Doper is an accessory that lets you set your dop in an optimum position on the rough, to assure maximum yield.  You position and control the rough relative to the dop mechanically—precisely (the picture tells the story better than words).  The depth of insertion of the rough is settable, and then X and Y positioning is easily done.  No more “eyeballing” it in.   As you well know, a very little off on a small piece of rough, will lose a big percentage of the stone.  The Guiu Doper gives you control that translates into minimum material loss—and maximum yield.   

Guiu Dopers come as Kits, including an Aluminum Pencil for marking the target on the rough, and a Centering Guide for aligning to the marked target.  You use it in your Transfer Fixture—and you use whatever doping technique you prefer, hot or cold.

#1746.1; Standard Size Guiu Doper - Round Kit, holds rough up to 17.5mm (0.7 inches); $119.00 

# 1746.2 Standard Size Guiu Doper - Emerald Kit,  is for up to 16mm (0.6 inches) wide; $119.00  

#1747.1 Large Size Guiu Doper - Round Kit, holds rough up to 25mm (1 inch): $119.00 

# 1747.2 Large Size Guiu Doper - Emerald Kit,  is for up to 22 mm (0.9 inches) wide; $119.00  

DOPS 

We offer a large range of DOPS in Flat (F), Cavity (C),  and V configurations.  Standard F and C Dops are keyed, while V Dops are not--(because long-sided stones, like those cut in the V dop, are best aligned using the long girdle facet.  See the price list for sizes (a 12 dop set is included with the faceting machine). 

There are also SPECIAL DOPS, such as rectangular Emerald Dops, in F and V configurations, Thin Emerald Dops for tourmaline, and Pot  Dops--which are oblong ("roasting pan" shaped) for transfer of Marquise or Ovals.  For the same reason that V Dops are not keyed, Pot Dops are not keyed.  Refer to the price list for sizes.

GUIU DOPS

DOP SETS

SPECIAL PURPOSE DOPS

DOP SETS OF FIVE (click for page)

GUIU GIRDLE ALIGNER

Guiu Girdle Aligner—a parallel bar 2 inches long that can be affixed to your stone to allow you to adjust girdle position after transfer to almost perfect. The long bar allows a much better straight edge to align to. 

 #1750.1; Guiu Girdle Aligner; $74.00 

SAVES TIME--it's fast! 

SAVES MONEY--it uses a low cost saw blade rather than a lap. 

SAVES MATERIAL--the most important feature--the piece that is sliced off is most often large enough to facet--a nice "bonus". You dop your stone, pay attention to how it is oriented, and then, instead of grinding your material to dust, you slice it. 

The standard Saw Blade in this kit removes only .009"  of material, so your loss of material is minimized (some pro's report they can eliminate rough grinding of the mains).  For cutting inexpensive material, a 012" more rigid blade is offered.

 #1357.7; FACET SAW KIT; ( .006 thick blade included); $77.00  

INDEX GEARS

The Ultra Tec Mast comes with a 96 Index Gear--the most often used.  Faceting designs specify the Index Gear, and the 96 and 64 cover about 80% of published designs.  Changing Index Gears takes only a few minutes.  The symmetry of a design depends on which numbers divide evenly into the available number of teeth on the Index Gear.  For example, a 5-sided design will use an 80 Index Gear, a 3-sided design will use a 72 or 96, etc.  Why does a designer choose one or another when both will allow the same number of sides?--well, the more teeth, the more subtlety of design is possible. Index Gears available are: 32 - 64 - 72 - 77 - 80 - 96 - 120. 

 #1905.32; 32 INDEX GEAR; $57.00

#1905.64; 64 INDEX GEAR; $57.00 

#1905.72; 72 INDEX GEAR; $57.00 

#1905.77; 77 INDEX GEAR; $60.00 

#1905.80; 80 INDEX GEAR; $57.00 

#1905.96; 96 INDEX GEAR; $57.00 

#1905.120; 120 INDEX GEAR; $57.00 

#1905.678; INDEX GEAR SET (64, 72 & 80); $148.00 

LAMP 

There is a stud, that holds the Lamp, preassembled at the rear of the Base plate.  The Lamp's vinyl-coated gooseneck is 30 inches long, allowing easy location of the illumination relative to the facet surface.   The Lamp accepts a 100 watt bulb.  The double walled shade stays cool on the outside, avoiding accidental burns.

OFFSET ATTACHMENT

This allows the preforming of Marquise, Oval and Shield shapes.  Fitting onto the outside diameter of the Spindle, it provides up to 30mm of offset, calibrated in increments of .1mm.  Four keyed dops are included.  Instructions include tables for standard stone sizes, and a method for calculation of offset for any combination you'd like--You should understand that preforming is not an absolute necessity--after preforming, you are still going to put the dop into the Spindle and proceed with faceting, and you might want to do that in the first place.  But, if you like the controlled feel of having a preform before faceting, the Offset Attachment is for you.  It is easiest to use along with a Dial Indicator Attachment. 

  #1816.7; OFF SET ATTACHMENT; $259.00

OSCILLATOR 

Developed for tables, but OK for any facet--it's slow, but  accurate.  It maintains steady speed and arc on the lap. At times, impatient people, finding a large table isn't polishing "fast enough" decide to "lean a little extra".  The next thing they find is a new table advancing across the stone.  So, if you're impatient--develop some patience, or stop cutting such big stones, or get an Oscillator and let it do the work. 

Easy bracket assembly--The easily disengaged linkage allows you to leave it mounted when you use the machine manually.  The kit also includes a set of weights to add pressure to the Tabling Adapter--Adjustable for any arc.

  #1379.7; OSCILLATOR ( R. H. only); $295.00   

Many people prefer this to the traditional Drip Tank.  The Faucet's main advantage is that it accommodates a larger supply of water (a gallon or two).  Users also like the Faucet's small size.  Keep in mind, to use the Faucet best, you would have a permanent place for your machine, since it will work with a larger water container.  If you sometimes move your machine to other locations, that's OK--at such times just leave the faucet where it is, and take along the Drip Tank that came with the machine. 

The Faucet is set into a fitting in the Base plate (the same fitting that accepts the Drip Tank post).  The bushing is located at the Faucet's base.  The Spout is flexible and can direct the water to any position on the lap.  In its most typical setup, the Faucet draws water from a container set above the level of the Base plate (see the illustration), or, it can be plumbed to a water line. You supply the container--the typical water bottle available at the market--we supply the faucet, hose, fittings, and instruction.

 #1501-7; FAUCET KIT; $48.00

ROTATOR

It rotates the Spindle at a constant speed for round pre-forming.  It's slower than you can do it, but it works while you're doing something else, and doesn't fatigue.  It makes the preform very accurately round, using the Angle Stop to control the depth of the cut.

It installs and removes easily, mounting on the close side of the Mast, (so your Dial Indicator Attachment remains in place).  It's handy for people with limited time who would like to have the stone ready for faceting when they get to the machine (if you're an evening faceter, it can pre-form your stone while you are having dinner).

 #1407.7; ROTOR R. H. Only; $295.00

STOP INDICATOR