Graham's other books feature high performance cuts that are optimized for specific rough materials. "Gram 1", the first in the series, includes 56 designs: 12 Quartz, 4 Topaz, 6 Beryl, 12 Tourmaline, 12 Garnet, 6 Sapphire, 4 CZ. "Gram 1" also includes a chart of gem materials showing some of their properties as well as suggested polishing methods; separator cards for the gem cuts in this book by material information right on the card about the gem materials being cut; a page protector to keep the page clean while being used. Since pages come in a 3-ring binder, each can be removed for easy reference while cutting.

RP-2101....Gram 1..........$21.00

RP-2102

Addition #1

42 designs, 14 each for Quartz, Garnet, Tourmaline

19.50

RP-2103

Addition #2

42 designs, 6 Quartz, 7 Tourmaline, 5 Topaz, 6 Garnet, 2 Apatite, 1 Tanzanite, 1 Opal, 3 Peridot, 3 Sapphire, 1 CZ, 3 Spinel, 1 Beryl, 3 Zircon

19.50

RP-2104

Addition #3

42 designs, same number of each material as #2

19.50

RP-2105

Addition #4

"Money Cuts", fast easy high performance commercial designs

19.50

RP-2106

Addition #5

"Barions"

19.50

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VCR TAPE - OPAL CUTTING MADE EASY by Dr Paul Downing, a well known expert in the field, illustrates how it is done.  Everything from the selection process to the little known "tips of the trade" are covered.  Actual cutting is shown with step-by-step instructions.  An extremely popular video.  

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