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Title: Hi there
Post by: Scalebar on April 11, 2019, 07:18:04 AM
Another Uk member. Working with a home made flat lap at the mo. I've accumulated rocks for years ( like 20 years ) meaning to get around to doing something with them, then about eight months ago finally got round to it. I'm a microscopist by trade - electron microscopes and laser scanners. I have many questions...
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: lithicbeads on April 11, 2019, 08:22:54 AM
Hi and welcome, I am from America's Pacific northwest and knew  a gifted geologist who had a couple of electron microscopes a long time ago. He made a lot of interesting discoveries.Have fun.
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Post by: Stonemon on April 11, 2019, 08:45:44 AM
Welcome from Western Oregon, USA!
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Post by: irockhound on April 11, 2019, 10:09:44 AM
Welcome from sunny California.  I have gotten the impression from other members in Europe that getting lapidary equipment there can be quite the challenge.  Of course home made is awesome not to mention a lot more affordable.  I wish I still had access to all the machinery from where I worked I could make some great equipment.
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Kaljaia on April 11, 2019, 01:30:16 PM
Welcome from eastern Oregon! Europe has a long history of lapidary arts, but I don't think much of it has been updated and sized down for the hobby and private artisan. Best of luck with your homemade equipment!
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Post by: VegasJames on April 12, 2019, 04:28:42 AM
Welcome from Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Post by: hummingbirdstones on April 12, 2019, 06:52:23 AM
Welcome from Northern Arizona!   :hello:

Glad to have you aboard.  Feel free to ask any questions you have.  We have a lot of really knowledgeable folks on the board and are always willing to help out if we can.
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Michael on April 12, 2019, 09:42:26 AM
Welcome from Southern AZ.  This forum is one of the best!