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Lapidary Shop

Lapidary shop is closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 for Labor Day, and will re-open on Wensday September 8, 2010.

Our lapidary shop is located on the east side of 81 Hooker Road, Space #5 Carlsborg, Washington, just across the street from the former Costco Warehouse Store. Look for the Sigh shown in the picture below.  At the bottom of this there is a map to show you how to get there.  You can type in your address to get specific turn by turn directions. 

Lester giver all new and existing members and orientation to the shop in how to use and care for the saws and other equipment, and the general shop procedures.

If you prefer not to use the slab saws yourself, Lester will clamp and slice your rocks for you. To cover the cost of the diamond saw blades there is a $1.00 per slice for the smaller slab saws and $2.00 per slice for the 24-inch slab saw. 

There is now charge for cuts to use the 6-inch and 4-inch saws.
The club provides rocks for you to practice on while you're learning. You can also purchase high quality rough owned by the Club form Lester at a very reasonable price

The shop is open Mondays from 9:00am to 12:00 noon, and, then Wednesdays from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm, then again from 3:00pm until 6:00pm and then from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.  The shop is also open on Thursdays from 6:00pm until 9:00pm for Silversmithing.

Members pay $4.00 for unlimited use of the equipment during those periods.

There are always shop supervisors available to assist you with any questions or needs you might have.

The lapidary shop is well-equipped with a wide variety of: equipment:

Below Are Some Pictures Taken Inside of The Shop