GemCreator© : A Semi-Automated Gem Faceting Machine

A project in San Diego, CA by Frank Peters
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Backers: 28
Average Pledge Per Backer: $681

Funded: $19,057 of $9,500
Dates: Aug 17th -> Oct 16th (60 days)
Project By: Frank Peters
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Latest News

Faceting Sapphire

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all,  One week to go! By popular request, I've been experimenting cutting harder stones and a different pattern. Synthetic sapphire is 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, second only to diamond. Here are some photos of the machine cutting and... (Read More)

All Early-bird rewards now spoken for!

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all,  Today marked a great milestone for this project - all the early-bird rewards are now spoken for. Thank you  all for your tremendous support, and congratulations on getting in early!  Production of the 3D printed parts is in full swing,... (Read More)

Now Compatible with Facetron and UltraTec dops!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I'm pleased to share that the GemCreator© is now compatible with Facetron and UltraTec dops!  Different dop motor brackets are needed for each type of dop because the diameter, key, and size of the dops are different. Some pictures below! These... (Read More)

Terrific start! New features

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all very much! We've nearly reached our goal a week from launching. With such a positive response, I've decided to begin pre-production early - parts are now being made.   I've had some great early feedback and requests for information... (Read More)

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