How To: Grind and shape rough opals with a grinder

How to Grind and shape rough opals with a grinder

Check out this video on how to grind and shape rough opals with a grinder. You can grind and shape rough opals using basic homemade equipment. You will require a Bench Grinder, a cut down plastic bucket, a length of pipe for the water feed, and a green grit wheel, for a low cost.

So, if you are in need of grinding opals, for a perfect October gift to a Libra or whatever, this is one tutorial to watch, from the cooper in Lightning Ridge, Australia.