Facetron vs Graves Mark 5xL

[Bryan Mayo]

So, really interested in starting faceting as a hobby.

 

Torn between Facetron and Mark 5xL (digital). I do understand Facetron is revered the leader of faceting machine for hobbyist. With that said there is a $900.00+ cost difference and I am not sure if the abilities between the two machines warrant paying the additional money.

 

Can anyone chime in and help me decide? I have very little knowledge of faceting other than concept. I did toy with gemology as a teen, but not faceting.

 

I am planning on coming to a meeting next Tues for hopefully to broaden my desires to start this as a hobby.

 

Thanks for any response in advance.

 

Bryan Mayo