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| + | ==<translate>Requirements</translate>== | ||
| + | '''1. <section begin=req1 /><translate> | ||
| + | Name four safety precautions to be taken when sawing rocks. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req1 />''' | ||
| + | '''2. <section begin=req2 /><translate> | ||
| + | Name two types of diamond saw lubricating and cooling solutions and their purpose. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req2 />''' | ||
| + | '''3. <section begin=req3 /><translate> | ||
| + | Explain how a diamond saw cuts rocks, how it gets dull, and how it can be sharpened. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req3 />''' | ||
| + | '''4. <section begin=req4 /><translate> | ||
| + | Describe the five basic steps to follow in bringing a slab or a flat surface to a polish. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req4 />''' | ||
| + | '''5. <section begin=req5 /><translate> | ||
| + | What important precaution should be taken between each stage of grinding and sanding? | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req5 />''' | ||
| + | '''6. <section begin=req6 /><translate> | ||
| + | What is a template, and how is it used? | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req6 />''' | ||
| + | '''7. <section begin=req7 /><translate> | ||
| + | What is a cabochon, and what is the usual thickness of the slab from which it is made? | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req7 />''' | ||
| + | '''8. <section begin=req8 /><translate> | ||
| + | How do you decide the best angle or position to slab a specimen? | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req8 />''' | ||
| + | '''9. <section begin=req9 /><translate> | ||
| + | Explain two methods of wet sanding while shaping and polishing the rock. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req9 />''' | ||
| + | '''10. <section begin=req10 /><translate> | ||
| + | From what material are polishing compounds made? If a scratch appears while polishing, how is it removed? | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req10 />''' | ||
| + | '''11. <section begin=req11 /><translate> | ||
| + | Saw, trim, properly dop, and carry a cabochon through the necessary grinding, sanding, and polishing stages to a high gloss or glassy finish. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req11 />''' | ||
| + | '''12. <section begin=req12 /><translate> | ||
| + | Mount the cabochon on some type of backing, such as a stick pin, sweater pin, key ring, etc., with cement. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | </translate><section end=req12 />''' | ||
| + | [[Category:Honor Requirements|{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|1|3}}]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Honor Requirement By Sections|{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|1|3}}]] | ||
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Requirements
1. Name four safety precautions to be taken when sawing rocks.
2. Name two types of diamond saw lubricating and cooling solutions and their purpose.
3. Explain how a diamond saw cuts rocks, how it gets dull, and how it can be sharpened.
4. Describe the five basic steps to follow in bringing a slab or a flat surface to a polish.
5. What important precaution should be taken between each stage of grinding and sanding?
6. What is a template, and how is it used?
7. What is a cabochon, and what is the usual thickness of the slab from which it is made?
8. How do you decide the best angle or position to slab a specimen?
9. Explain two methods of wet sanding while shaping and polishing the rock.
10. From what material are polishing compounds made? If a scratch appears while polishing, how is it removed?
11. Saw, trim, properly dop, and carry a cabochon through the necessary grinding, sanding, and polishing stages to a high gloss or glassy finish.
12. Mount the cabochon on some type of backing, such as a stick pin, sweater pin, key ring, etc., with cement.
