World of Faceting Machines Ep.24 : Merrill Machine

This episode of World of Faceting Machines features a faceting machine created by Loren Merrill in Paris Maine in 1888. This is the oldest American faceting machine and the first modern machine ever produced. This machine inspired several other machines which will feature in future episodes. 🎵 Music by epidemicsound.com Turn Left by the Dirt Road - One Drop Culture 💖 If you would like to support my faceting endeavors, please become my patron:   / justinkprim   ✨ If you would like to buy faceting merch like shirts and wall prints: http://www.magusgems.com 📷 You can find me posting fun gem cutting related stuff on Instagram:   / justinkprim   🌐 You can also find my articles and stories here: http://www.justinkprim.com 🎥 Gear Used: (Please note that these are affiliate links) Video: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3fMQ4ab Nikon Z50 (x2) with 16-50mm lens https://amzn.to/3vsgoN9 Nikkor 105mm Macro https://amzn.to/3yKHBwW Nikkor Z 24mm https://amzn.to/3fncy2f Neewer Lights: https://amzn.to/34jcFWm Audio: Rode Video Mic Pro https://amzn.to/34jcIBw Rode NT-1 (x2 for ASMR) https://amzn.to/3urx9ab Boya Lavalier Mic (x 2) https://amzn.to/2Sx7DCS PreSonus Audiobox USB 96 https://amzn.to/3fqQsfC