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Debbie K
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December 04, 2013, 09:19:15 am »
Are any of you familiar with this faceting machine? We received one as a donation to my local club and are trying to figure out some sort of reserve price to put on it. It has 3 indexes, 5 8" laps and 5 6" laps, keyed dops and a transfer jig. The machine has adjustable speed. Any help would be appreciated.
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I really don't know much about faceting machines but I think this is one of theirs Imperial gem Instruments is a company out of California.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faceting-Machine-Alpha-Taurus-/301027504436?
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here's another source for new
http://www.facetshoppe.com/cart/at-001.html
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Looks like prices range from a starting bid of around $150 to $1,000 and "Buy it Know" from $750 to $3,500 depending on what extras are offered with the machine.
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Thanks a lot you guys! I found one similar on Ebay that sold for $810.00. It looks like the Alpha Taurus model, except the speed control is mounted in a different place.
Again, thank you!
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