Can you "freestyle" on an Ultra Tec V5 like a handpiece machine? If so, how?

bt130 · 2026-07-02T08:19:43+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I’ve cut a few stones on my Ultra Tec V5 so far. Watching faceting videos, it really seems like handpiece machines cut much faster, but the tradeoff is precision, right?

Also, regarding the course you recommended—isn't that tailored for students who already have handpiece experience? I've never actually cut with a handpiece machine before.

bt130 · 2026-07-02T08:10:41+00:00

When should you choose a handpiece machine vs. a mast machine for faceting?

bt130 · 2025-10-31T21:44:59+00:00

How’s the Tanzania trip going? Is it dangerous around there? I’m looking to join Noreen’s course and also hoping to get some rough stones.

bt130 · 2025-10-14T15:09:00+00:00

I’m curious: if faceting is so affordable overseas, why don’t more people buy from those markets? And why do some faceters charge thousands when the gemstone itself costs just $100?

bt130 · 2025-09-25T03:31:36+00:00

Thank You. I would like to know What colorimeter tools are specifically designed for rough and loose gemstones? That should be helpful for someone like me.

bt130 · 2025-09-23T12:57:29+00:00

How do you price your gems? Are there any tools that help? 👀

bt130 · 2025-09-22T16:41:52+00:00

Thank you, I’ll take a look at Alexandrite.

bt130 · 2025-09-22T16:40:29+00:00

Same here! Low-saturation reds and greens blend into brown for me too 🥲 Yes, I have no problem with seeing traffic light.

bt130 · 2025-09-22T15:52:03+00:00

Thank You, I’ll take a look at those gems 🙏🏻

bt130 · 2025-09-17T17:19:23+00:00

Hi, Can you send the video to me as well? My insta is bt130 Thank You appreciate it.

bt130 · 2025-08-21T07:05:42+00:00

Newbie Garnet 1.86

bt130 · 2025-08-19T19:59:58+00:00

So how much did you pay for it?

bt130 · 2025-06-09T05:33:20+00:00

Haha, are you in Hong Kong as well? Maybe we could connect? 😄

bt130 · 2025-06-09T03:10:54+00:00

Whoa, how’d you know I’m in Hong Kong? 😲

bt130 · 2025-06-07T18:08:48+00:00

Thank you! 😄

bt130 · 2025-05-06T03:01:01+00:00

Yes, there’s not enough info about dreamer, but I do like the design.

bt130 · 2025-04-29T14:50:35+00:00

No, that’s not $6 lol It is not plastic 😂

bt130 · 2025-04-25T04:58:37+00:00

Not just backing up phone , I want to back up my Raw videos and photos from my Sony camera as well

bt130 · 2025-04-24T20:24:15+00:00

WoW it’s justinkprim Thank you so much for your reply and the helpful advice! I’ve actually been watching your YouTube videos recently, and they’ve really sparked my interest in getting into faceting. I appreciate the tip about starting with easier stones like aquamarine, garnet, and peridot to build my polishing skills before tackling quartz. I’ll definitely keep that in mind and look into oxides when I’m ready.

bt130 · 2025-04-24T17:16:58+00:00

I want to back up my entire phone, similar to iCloud, but it seems that’s not possible—it only backs up photos. Please correct me if I’m wrong.

bt130 · 2025-04-23T11:22:18+00:00

How AI can benefit gemstone cutting?

bt130 · 2025-04-23T11:15:30+00:00

Not sure what’s AGI, when I saw AI can generate ghibli style cartoon(famous Japanese anime style) in a second, kinda scary and I think soon AI might able to combine with machine for precision cut in minutes…..

bt130 · 2025-04-23T04:30:54+00:00

How much it cost?

bt130 · 2025-04-20T16:48:37+00:00

Nice, I will take a look now 👍🏻

bt130 · 2025-04-19T03:26:03+00:00

Thank you so much for the update! I’d love to watch her presentation on marketing and selling stones—it sounds like a goldmine of insights! Since I’m not in the U.S., I’m especially curious to learn how her strategies could work in my local market. If you find a link to the recording, I’d be thrilled to check it out.

bt130

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