Faceting Machine Index

New - OMNIe Dial Indicator upgrade (see OMNI page)

Faceting machines I carry and recommend.
OMNI Faceting Machine - A quality faceting machine made in the USA. Available in both 6" and 8" lap models.
OMNI Phoenix Faceting Machine Head - A quality digital faceting machine head upgrade for Graves faceting machine bases.
Ultra Tec Faceting Machine - I sell and recommend this machine.

Below are machines that I do not carry for various reasons. Most of these manufacturer's I do not get dealer support from. Some of these machines in my opinion are just not good enough that I can recommend them. There are also some other issues, one way or another I do not sell these machines.

Note: If a manufacturer does not support their dealers. As a customer how much support do you think you will get? Think about that before you decide on a faceting machine.

I do not recommend or sell these faceting machines.
Alpha Taurus / Diamante - I do not recommend these machines.
Facetron - I do not recommend this machine.
Facette - I do not recommend this machine.
Graves - I do not recommend this machine.
Poly-metric - I do not recommend this machine.

Faceting machines no longer made (to my knowledge)
Raytech-Shaw - Was availabe at the Feb. 2007 Gem show. Did not see it in 2008 - no idea.
MDR - Did not see a machine 2008 Tucson gem show, but that is all I know currently.

Articles of Interest:
List to get started - Buying a faceting machine and do not know what else you need?
Questions you need to ask when buying a digital Faceting Machine?
What is my opinion on laps? What do I use?
What Equipment do I need to get started?
Care and treatment of Laps
Buying a Faceting Machine? What Machine?

Faceting Machines Reviews
Facetron Faceting Machine Review
Graves Faceting Machine Review
OMNI Faceting Machine
Ultra Tec Faceting Machine

Buying Faceting Machines - You will get different answers and opinions from different people. I have at one time or another cut on almost all major brands of faceting machines and I have a lot of experience.

Here are my opinions and what I sell... My advice is to read my articles (in my "ask Jeff" section) and try to find machines to cut on at your local clubs. Get some experience on different machines, before buying. Then make up your own mind. Having actual faceting experience on many faceting machines is the best way to make your decision.

Yes, you will note that I do not sell most of the faceting machines being made for one reason or another.

Honestly this is because of no dealer support, discounting, and/or other issues. I simply cannot afford the time and energy to sell machines that I cannot either make some profit on or I just feel are poor quality machines and I cannot in good faith sell people.

All my faceting machine reviews are my experiences and my opinions. I suggest that people read my reviews, print them out, and then go examing the machines I have reviewed in person. Look at the machines and examine the pros and cons I have pointed out... I think in most cases people will agree with my assesments.