Groove Wrap w/Photo for Stu

[christopherl1234]

Here is a Kanan Road Agate cab I groove wrapped.

I added a few photos to show Stu what the groove looks like before I wrap it. I use an Inland grinder with a groove cutting bit. I adjust the bit according to the cab. Usually if I use a cab I cut that is in stock, I will have to cut the back of the cab so it does not stick out the front, because I cut all my cabs with a bevel for bezel setting. As such when you groove a cab cut in this fashion the back edge will stick out farther then the front so you have to under-cut the bottom edge...kinda like a reverse bevel....I hope I did't confuse anyone...anyhow here are the photos

[StoneCrazy]

Perfect thanks Chris. So do you use your Inland for anything else?

[Drummond Island Rocks]

Thanks for the nice clear pictures of that setup. Is there any depth control with this method or do you just eyeball it or keep checking with a piece of wire for depth?
Chuck

[unclestu]

Thanks so much Chris.
What is the machine that you use, and were do you get one?
Looks like a great little set up.
Stu

Duuhhh I didn't see the name of the grinder in the beginning LOL

[christopherl1234]

At the moment I only use the Inland for groove cutting. In the future I will be using it for stained glass projects. I have all the tools and glass ready to go, I just need to create a work space for it.

I eyeball it. I watch the blade and cut to the end of where the diamond is. This depth seems to work great.

[NDK]

Cool pix Christopher, and that cab is gorgeous!

Nate

[shermlock]

Christopher,
1. Do you use the 1 or the 1.4 mm grove bit?
2. How long does the bit last?
Thanks,
Scott

[christopherl1234]

I use the 1mm bit and you know I never paid that much attention to how long it lasts except for the fact that it seemed economical. I would have noticed if they wore out fast. I think I have made about 30 groove wraps with the bit that is on there now. It is starting to slow down but there is still a fair amount of diamond on it.