Our Lapidary Workshop
Address: 2120 W. Mission Rd., Suite S, Escondido
Directions: The Workshop is located in a small industrial complex on the corner of Mission Rd. and Nordahl, behind the Shell station. Our suite is at the back of the complex, closest to Highway 78.
From Highway 78, take the Nordahl exit and go south toward Mission. Turn right at the light onto Mission, then turn right at the first driveway past the Shell station. Drive to the far east end of the building and our suite will be the last one at the back corner of the building, facing Highway 78.
Phone: (760) 743-0809
Equipment available for Club Member use:
- Grinders for cabbing stones
- Buffing machines
- Trim saws
- Acetylene torch for brazing/soldering
- Flexshafts
- Flat lap
- Glass grinder
- Various hand tools (jewelry pliers, files, hammers, etc.)
Services Available:
We offer slab cutting for a fee of $0.25/per square inch of cut surface. Slab cutting is offered during Open Workshop hours (No cutting on Thursday evenings.)Workshop Hours and Information:
Cabochon / Lapidary Instruction & Open Workshop (unless otherwise noted)* Monday 11:00am – 2:00pm ~NEW!~
* Tuesday 6:30pm – 9:00pm
* Wednesday 11:00am – 2:00pm ~NEW!~
* Thursday
6:00pm – 9:00pm (Silversmithing only - No rock grinding or cutting)~NEW!~
* Saturday 10:00am – 1:00pm
* Workshop is open on these days unless classes are being held. Please check the Class Schedule page to find out if Open Shop will be closed on a specific day.
Learn
to cut and polish a rock into a beautiful stone cabochon suitable for wire
wrapping or fabricated metal setting. A
fantastic assortment of rock is available for purchase at the workshop. The
workshop is also open for general use, including silversmithing, cutting and
polishing stone and metal, and other crafts.
No prior registration needed. The minimum age requirement for shop usage is 8 years old. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. The shop supervisors have the right to determine if a child is able to safely and properly use the shop equipment, regardless of age.
Cost: A $5 shop fee will be collected. Club membership required. Materials not included.
Workshop Tips
The lapidary workshop can be a messy place! Please dress appropriately:
Wear clothing that you don't mind getting stained or dirty.
Wear close-toed shoes.
Earplugs are also suggested to wear while using the grinders. Please bring you own earplugs as these are not provided by the shop.
- Particle masks (ie - painter's masks) are suggested. Please bring your own as these are not provided by the shop.
The shop provides magnifying visors, safety goggles, and aprons. Feel free to bring your own tools and safety items.
For additional club information we encourage you to join our Yahoo group. Please click here to access the Yahoo site to enroll.
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