Does it work if the stone is in a setting?
315443
It depends on the setting. A tiny bit of a facet (or table) has to sit flat on the device, and for best accuracy, you need to cover it with the provided light shield, which is about 17x30mm. A solitaire ring should be OK, provided the table is higher than the prongs.
315444
It is hard to test a stone in the setting. All the stone i have tested is without setting.
315445
I have held a ring with the stone facing down against the measuring opening. I get a reading but it fluctuates if I move the stone. With a faceted surface it's easier but I have gotten readings for cabochons. It's a good tool but of course not definitive. There are different stones that have the same refractive range...for example...quartz, amethyst, onyx, aventurine, citrine...so I think you have to make a judgment on the stone using other info too. I am not a professional gemologist. I use this tool as additional confirmation of what I think the stone is. I also like the presidium Gem tester. There's a lot of glass on the market...even set in gold! I have held a ring with the stone facing down against the measuring opening. I get a reading but it fluctuates if I move the stone. With a faceted surface it's easier but I have gotten readings for cabochons. It's a good tool but of course not definitive. There are different stones that have the same refractive range...for example...quartz, amethyst, onyx, aventurine, citrine...so I think you have to make a judgment on the stone using other info too. I am not a professional gemologist. I use this tool as additional confirmation of what I think the stone is. I also like the presidium Gem... » Read More I have held a ring with the stone facing down against the measuring opening. I get a reading but it fluctuates if I move the stone. With a faceted surface it's easier but I have gotten readings for cabochons. It's a good tool but of course not definitive. There are different stones that have the same refractive range...for example...quartz, amethyst, onyx, aventurine, citrine...so I think you have to make a judgment on the stone using other info too. I am not a professional gemologist. I use this tool as additional confirmation of what I think the stone is. I also like the presidium Gem tester. There's a lot of glass on the market...even set in gold! « Show Less
315446
It might work okay, but only if the setting has an open back, and the band of a ring doesn't block the laser. You are also limited by the size of the cover. In my experience, you are going to be better off to not test a set stone.
315447
No. You can't accurately test in settings. It can give you false negatives due to the metal. It is however very accurate with loose stones. Only issues I encountered were with black diamonds, and synthetic or natural emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
572718
No. Never use a "stone" in one of these, as a rule of thumb. It'll make the pearl disintegrate.
1558061
I really don't know the answer to that question. The Hone itself is great. If the stones slide over the bar that goes in the hone it should work. What are you trying to do?
1199630
Basically the water creates suction with the water in the base and holds the stone. Along with the ridge on the base you wont be losing the stone any time soon. Even if you didn't have the base the friction from the stone on most surfaces will keep it stationary.
23526
if it is stone or concrete yes it will work. If it has and kind of wood no it will not.
157903
It should not because the setting is heating up the rhinestone to melt the rhinestone's glue. When you set the stone on your fabric, its pretty much just the glue that touches the fabric and not the setter. You don't need to hold the stone down on the fabric if they glue is completely melted - so the time the setter touches the fabric (if it does and not just the glue on the stone) is very short if at all.
1731333
It has a set of angles. You set the stone size the the angle you need. Goes from 10 right upto 65 I think.
1163470
it uses different sizes of stones. fix it to the chain on your saw, not hard.
2056933
It will work for that purpose, but the wheel is small, might be better to use a stationary stone.
1239625
I haven't tried that, but I would say that it would since each set of sharpening "stones" (coarse and fine) are shaped and positioned such that they are like two small cylinders mounted at angles to form a V.
2015007
Yes. Stone is specifically noted by the manufacturer as a surface these will work on. I just made a garden plant marker by writing on a large, flat pebble.
1944214
It should not, but if the stone is very porous, it might pick up some color.
1790337
It would work for that but be careful at what level of coarse you use. This is only the coarse stone, you may want to finish with a finer grit, after using the coarse finish with fine, this will insure a closer fit in the end. they clean easily and remove steel like sand paper on wood. Hope this helps.
1603042
I would think it would work on any stone surface. It works great on my granite counters.
140140
Good question and I'm honestly not sure. My guess would be no, because it's not real stone, it's a resin.
1575983
You should be able to see/feel the difference. To make things a bit easier ... you can use a fine tip permanent marker two label the stone with the grit/number on the side of the block in the appropriate area. I have stones that have set in a drawer for a long period of time before being used again and, trust me, the do-it-yourself reference markings come in handy! YMMV ..
1232704
There should be four lights which show how much of a charge is left on the stone. When they are off... it needs to be charged.