we need to raise a free standing oval tub approximately 4" to accomodate the water view which they do not have now . The tub measurements are roughly 54 x24 with 2 radius ends( can supply photo if necessary) --My question is can anyone find this limestone in block pieces. The size of block that woul...

Had to hand cut an inside corner yesterday, blade got caught and jumped hitting the face of the caesar stone. This made a small groove in the surface--- has or does anyone have the best solution to fix this other than recutting, This would cost me another slab.

Still having problems with homing my machine, we are still trying to correct it. ---in the mean time occassionly the machine decides to home. So the question is do you guys keep your cnc on or do you shut it down every day. What could be the downside to keeping it on all week once it decides to work...

No Gary it didn't work. We are still trying to get to the bottom of it. I called CMS and we are working on it. Eric Pate made a suggestion which is making the machine run but still want to get it resolved. Thanks for asking

Cris, that's funny she has been cranky everyday this week so I will try gary's advise and grease the fittings. This is why I joined the SFA, very much appreciated

We are having trouble with the z axis when zeroing each time we try the z stops right before completing and shuts down. We have a Brembana Concept and our alarm shows EE axis not completed --- machine off. We reset, rebooted tried reseting all cables --no help. Was told maybe it is the servo but the...

Thinking of coming down, driving to baltimore that weekend, haven't been to a workshop yet. How about showing up on Sat , will I be missing to much. I could possibly be there Friday around 2 o'clock is it worth it?

Once upon a time I used to enjoy this business.

I don't know what is happening anymore, this was a first for me. I had a client select their slabs at a supplier last week told them to mark their slabs so when they are shipped to me they are marked and I have the correct paper work. Fine--next step, have client come to my yard lay out templates on...

I have a 12" x 2" ----know what your thinking let me finish---Milling Blade that the segments are wearing enevenly, I'm wondering if this wheel can be dressed to get the segments even again,if so how to do it or send it out to someone. The blade is fairly new and has a good 1/4" left on it. I've bee...

Agree, learned so much the last 3 months from eric I can't thank him enough-- The service from continental alone is worth every dollar, not to mention the performance of thier product. Thanks again eric

Hey guys thanks for getting back to me. What I was refering to was I wasn't sure if I should use the blade breaker on certain materials such as carrara, crema marfil . Thought it would damage the stone. Do I slow the speed down on what materials? these are some of the questions I have. Eric called m...

I've been fabricating 25 years I feel i know stone. What I find frustrating is not knowing how to work stone now that I have a CNC machine. I understand there is a learning curve and everyone goes thru it but there has to be a general rule for certain materials. What diamonds can I skip on what mate...

Absolutely worth joining. I,ve been on leaning on Eric Pate when problems have accured with my machine,he always gets back to me with the right answer and that is what the SFA is all about. Only been a member for one month, already i,m ahead. Thanks

Randy, just purchased a used Brembana from usedstoneequipment if you are deciding to purchase from that company,give me a call.

Hey Alex, good to hear from you.We use tenax and applied it after 400 diamond, but since we just started working on the machine i'm not sure when to use it. We are bringing stones to a complete polish, just figured someone would say use it here ---done

Need some input on when to apply resin on some granites , after what diamond is application used. Do you dry the stone off or just wipe it on. Should I wait until piece is finished then resin. Appreciate any help.

Just joined SFA, and will need a lot of help! We just finished a week of training with CMS,and I feel like i'm on a date with my CNC and afraid to do anything wrong.Finished an Island today 3cm with a dupont edge, 3sides were good 1 short side bad. The bad side ,the top of the dupont was at least 1/...

Wondering if a 2 pad lifter will be adequate for lifting on and off cnc. Will it lift an L - PIECE say 110 x65 x 25 deep or is a 4 pad needed instead. If anyone is using a 2 pad would like to hear from you. Want to make sure i purchase the correct lifter. Thanks

Having problems with a ming green tub deck seam. Showing 2 dark lines from the epoxy and the translucence of the stone. Everything I use is showing these shadows. Will try painting the stone before resetting, maybe this will eliminate the dark shadows. Any suggestions. Client unhappy will not accept...

Just bought some myself, OHM INTERNATIONAL, give them a call, also Dente Trading might have it

Bryce, must have fabricated twenty kitchens in that material ,had very little problems with it. Small very fine white veins look like cracks but are not. They are totaly acceptable, inherent in the stone. Also repolished surface without issues. good luck

Ready to cut 3CM Glassos ,always uncertain about outcome will it crack or not. The slabs are very uneven on back side, someone suggested cutting face down so slab lays flat on saw. I don't know if there is a blade for cutting this material just using marble blade, any comments.

Hey Scott, I"m all for companies making money, obviously, the charges should be in line with the state of this economy. I imagine all fabricators out there are crunching numbers to get contracts. I have had conversations with CMS and their numbers are "as is". I am interested in your cones as I am i...

And CMS wants to charge me 800 dollars a day plus expences to train someone that really needs help, what a shame.