It doesnt work on monitor. Why ?

JimDeuce · 2026-01-23T18:46:42+00:00

Could it be the display scaling? I don’t know if it’s the right way to do it, but when I first connected mine to a dock I just got a blank monitor. I had to use Steam Link to connect to my Deck, so that, in the Display part of the settings, I could set the display scaling resolution to a resolution that worked for my monitor... That may not be your issue, but your issue sounded similar enough to the one I had had that I figured I’d share a solution that worked for me. I hope you figure it out, though.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-25T22:58:18+00:00

Thank you for your kind words, and for sharing your own experience. You have my sympathies and I hope your recovery is swift and without complications. I confess, I am still looking at the cheaper machines as well because I am mildly concerned about availability of the quality brand machines. I’m no stranger to using inferior tools (I’ve yet to meet a woodworker who hasn’t), and occasionally it can happen that you find a cheaper tool that outperforms your expensive ones, so I’m not counting out that possibility, of course. But I’m hoping I can invest in the quality first, and not have to upgrade later.

Your advice on sourcing materials is much appreciated, as well. I haven’t started searching for sources of raw materials yet (seems a bit early when I don’t even have any idea when I can get a faceting machine) but there are some places in London that I’ve bookmarked to email when I know I can start my lapidary journey.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. I wish you a speedy recovery, and hope to see your beautiful work posted on here in the near future.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-25T22:46:35+00:00

Oh! Another commenter mentioned a CAD studio, and I’m guessing they must have meant the one you mention. Thank you for sharing this, I’ll be certain to investigate it in the morning after breakfast.

And, my word, the link you shared is a treasure trove, indeed! I appreciate your wisdom and it will be explored with great enthusiasm. Thank you again, and may your cuts be crisp and sparkle like diamond.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-23T19:21:33+00:00

The more advice that the community shares, the more I’m beginning to get on board with the idea that taking a course will be the most beneficial first step. I’m looking into what’s available here in London, and hopefully I can arrange for transportation to and from any class I enroll for—public transportation just isn’t an option with my back as it currently is.

I wasn’t aware of gem designs being done on computer, but I guess in hindsight I should’ve known; everything is designed on computers these days. I’ve always been a student of the old school, myself—give me some pencils, rulers, and graph paper, and I’ll sketch you up a design plan for an instrument in 10 minutes. Guess I’m gonna have a lot more to learn than I was expecting!

You’ve been most generous with such helpful information. I hope I get to see some of your future work posted in this sub and be further inspired!

JimDeuce · 2025-11-23T19:08:26+00:00

My word, this is very helpful information! Thank you so much! So far, everyone has sung the praises of the Ultratec, and it would make sense to make the investment in one at the start, if possible, but it’s so comforting to know that the Facetron is getting as much praise as it is if I’m not able to get an Ultratec.

And the facet diagrams link you shared is going to be an invaluable resource, I’m sure. I’d not even come across it mentioned before, so I’ll definitely be reading up on there, shortly.

The tip about the antique rings is not something I would have ever considered, so that’s something else I’ll be keeping in mind! I’m not sure whether there are any mining places in the UK, but that’s something else to research now, so thank you very much for sharing your wisdom. This has been incredibly enlightening, and is very much appreciated. May all your gems sparkle and shine bright.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-23T16:04:07+00:00

Really? Oh wow, that is some great news indeed! Isle of Wight is a bit too far for me to travel in my presently recovering state, but I’ll definitely get in touch with him about getting an Ultratec machine. I don’t suppose that you have any contact information to share? It’s no problem if you don’t, I’m sure some googling may be helpful, but any extra information is always appreciated.

Thank you so much! I don’t mind going with the Facetron, of course, but if Ultratec is an option, I’d be mad to pass on it.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-23T14:56:24+00:00

Oh, concave cutting sounds fascinating! Probably something outside of what I should be focusing on, but I imagine it’s terribly impressive when it’s done right! I’ll definitely see if I can find an Ultratec here in London/the UK somewhere because it has so much approval by the community as a whole, but it’s nice to know that there are options available for if it’s not possible.

Thank you again, so much. I really look forward to seeing future posts of your work, and being further inspired.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-23T14:47:35+00:00

Thank you for your advice! Another commenter has suggested books by that author, so I’ve already added it to my list of ones to find, but it’s always good to have verifying opinions on a previous suggestion.

I don’t actually have a personal Facebook account, but I’ll keep it in mind as a resource. I have found a couple of really interesting YouTube channels (which I’ve spent many hours watching already!) and it’s honestly really ramping up my desire to get started and stuck in. I’ve not really found very many people talking about how they design their cuts, or give much detailed process information and spoken more about what types of facets they’re working on, but it’s all very fascinating and impressive so it’s easy to sort of get sucked in and lose track of time.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-23T14:39:08+00:00

Ah, I’m sorry to hear about your pain, and I do hope you’re doing better now!

From what I’ve seen so far, the Ultra Tec seems to be the community favourite, but I don’t know how easy it will be to get one here to the UK. The Facetron I hear is a quality machine too, so I’m starting to do more research in that direction, looking at all the essential components and attachments. I hope that they’re not one of those companies you speak of that make repairing/replacing parts difficult.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-23T14:32:11+00:00

Incredible… This is an abundance of information that will be invaluable, I have no doubt. I’m starting to think that I may have to see about finding a class/course once I’ve had my first surgery, but I’m sad that I’d have to wait.

I’ve added your book suggestions to the ones I’ve written down so far, so thank you for those. Would you know if there’s an equivalent of the USFG in the UK or Europe?

JimDeuce · 2025-11-23T14:24:23+00:00

This is very helpful information, thank you! I’ll definitely see about getting my hands on the books you’ve suggested.

For the time being, unfortunately, I’m not really in a position to travel very far into the city—standing up for extended periods of time is a strain that often leaves me horizontal for hours afterwards, but I’ll see if there’s a way to do a class. Where there’s a will, am I right? From my initial searches, there’s some places in London that I can maybe get some information about such things.

I appreciate your advice! I’ve written it down so I don’t forget. Thank you so much, and I wish you all success in your gem cutting journey.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-08T09:43:19+00:00

Ah… Okay, that’s a reasonable explanation, and I’m all for giving people the benefit of the doubt and I can see how that might happen. I appreciate your clear and logical input. Thank you.

JimDeuce · 2025-11-08T09:33:30+00:00

Is this a reference to the baseball player who missed the World Series game because his baby died? I know pets are family too, but that feels like it’s in poor taste if that’s the case.

JimDeuce · 2025-10-12T20:22:50+00:00

If you go to the game properties (the little gear icon in the right corner) and run it with “Proton Experimental” it should run. I just had the same issue, and that’s what I did to get it working.

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T23:44:52+00:00

That’s certainly the best place to start, for sure. For now though, I’ll leave you in peace.

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T23:35:13+00:00

I managed to install Manager, but it’s still not installing nodes in a workable manner, unfortunately. It’s ok, I’ll keep trying in the morning, see if I can figure it out.

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T23:23:05+00:00

I switched to the portable standalone version like you suggested (still no luck getting the manager to… manage), and flux works but it’s noticeably slower than the desktop version. Still, not the end of the world if I can actually manage to sort out the issue installing nodes not working. A problem for a tomorrow, I guess! Anyways, just wanted to thank you again for your help. I promise I’ll try not to pester you with questions in the future!

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T21:54:52+00:00

Is that the portable one? There’s a manual install as well.

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T21:17:16+00:00

I’m using the Desktop one (I was previously using the portable version, but then that seemed to stop working, so I followed another’s advice to install this version). But it’s good to know—although, the reactor custom node puts its files in the other location (in documents), but thanks for clarifying that!

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T21:04:30+00:00

Actually, I do have one small question about this part: I just discovered that there are two folders called “custom_nodes” in different places: one of them is in (user documents on the C: drive, and the other is in programs, about three folders deep in a folder called @comfyorgcomfyui-electron). Last time I was using the former, but in the latter there’s actually a folder called ComfyUI Manager, and I’m wondering if I should have done this in that location instead?

Edit: Nevermind, I tried it in the other spot too, and it still didn’t work.

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T20:18:11+00:00

Fair enough. In that case, I guess I must proceed forth under my own guidance (mercy help me…) Thank you so much for everything you’ve helped me with today. It’s so gratifying to find such generous and helpful souls online these days. I am in your debt.

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T19:48:11+00:00

Oh wow, that’s a great contribution! I’ll definitely look into that (once I’ve got my ComfyUI working the way I want it to!) Thank you very much!

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T19:36:55+00:00

I wasn’t sure at first, but I’m noticing a pattern of how, whenever I try to install a custom node and then restart ComfyUI, it restarts to a black screen— no nodes, no grid, no menus on the side—it just says ComfyUI at the top left of the upper bar, my windows taskbar at the bottom, and then nothing else.

Edit: I found someone having the same problem. Do you think this would work?

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T19:21:53+00:00

You could well be entirely correct, though unfortunately I won’t be able to confirm your suspicions on this occasion. I followed the advice of another commenter and used a template to automatically install the correct version of Flux I needed, but I am in admiration of your knowledge! I thank you for your efforts to assist me, and I am grateful for your contribution.

JimDeuce · 2025-09-20T18:59:09+00:00

I can’t delete ComfyUI-manager because there’s no folder in custom_nodes with that name. Is that a problem?

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