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March 2011
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Welcome to the latest edition of The SomeTimes Newsletter!
Here it is - March - and, of course, this is our first issue after the Tucson Show. Ultra Tec was again at the TGMS, in the Convention Center. The show was a little busier than last year - an indication of the gradually, gradually, recovering economy. Enough to keep us very busy at Ultra Tec.
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FANTASY CUTTING.... YES YOU CAN!
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 | | Charles Flynn Fantasy Stone |
Last year, we were just introducing the Fantasy Machine
- and this year we were pleased to be showing some
results. Among the fantasy stones displayed, the "crowd favorite" was this one in the photo, cut by Charles Flynn.
The Ultra Tec "flyer" about the Fantasy Machine said "YES YOU CAN !!" - and Charles' stones showed - yes, you can.
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ULTRA TEC PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS AT TUCSON...
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Clint Webb demonstrated the Fantasy Machine and Jack Freeman demonstrated classic faceting. They were at Elayne Luer's About Lapidary location, which became a center for equipment demonstrations - as well as for lectures by expert faceters associated with the USFG.
 | | Elayne Luer (About Lapidary) with Robert Mendoza |
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MEETING PEOPLE AT TUCSON...
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Of course the show is about the gemstones - and equipment - but more than anything, it's about meeting - and re-meeting - people. The faceting "Stars" were all there, and, yes, it's nice to see them -- but here, I just want say a few special "howdy's - it was nice to have seen you", to these faceting folks...
 | | John Cesar |
John Cesar organizes our section of the TGMS. He handles the complicated job, making it run smoothly and efficiently. Thank you John!
We love talking to Dave Dyer -- he's"an old machine-shop guy" and we like talking about
 | | Dave Dyer |
equipment with him. He is John Dyer's father and a moving force in John's career. www.johndyergems.com
 | | Joe Rubin with Dr. Ralph Stewart |
Two "old codgers" now - Joe with Dr. Ralph Stewart - Ultra Tec Faceter from Arizona.  | | Frank & Shirley Beaven |
Frank and Shirley Beaven were folks I hadn't seen for 15 years...from a time that I went to the Midwest Seminar - yes, two Ultra Tec faceters. Do I have 100 pictures? I'll bet I do, but I can't show them all here - if you are overlooked here - hey! you're in the FACEBOOK Album! |
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Faceting Lessons in Connecticut -- Allen Peterson
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We frequently get questions about faceting lessons - and here's a location that we haven't reported before - in Connecticut, East Granby, to be exact, at the Petersen Farm. Allen Peterson is a long-time Ultra Tec representative, with 30 years of gem cutting experience. He offers one-on-one instructions. Interested? Talk to him about it.
What else? When you go onto his website, www.acpgems.com you will see that he offers gem rough - it is shipped with a 10-day inspection allowance. It is listed on his web page.
What else? Well, hardly "usual" but in addition to his gems and gem rough and equipment, Allen operates his company, AdEmbroidery - they can design and embroider about anything - but here's something that struck our fancy.
Is it the "latest"? Well, it shows the DAD
It's still "new" - We saw just one at Tucson!
 | | Robert Rubin models an AdEmbroidery Cap |
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 Join Our Facebook Community
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Ultra Tec Faceting has a thriving community on FACEBOOK. Take a look at our page for interesting links and updates.
We welcome all our Ultra Tec cousins as FANS -- your, pictures, videos, expereinces, comments and suggestions are always welcome!
Find Us on Facebook!
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INTRODUCING--New Representatives
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We Welcome Trent Mann...
Trent Mann is now Ultra Tec's representative for the Dallas Texas area. Trent brings multifaceted artistic skills to his professional life - gem cutting (well - that's multifaceted in itself, to be sure), and also sculpting and painting.
 | | Brian Cahill |
We welcome Brian and Ben Cahill... In Western Australia, in Banbury, near Perth, Ultra Tec's new representative is Brian Cahill. Brian, and his son, Ben, as students of Gemology and Geology, have found new gemstone locations in Australia. They have been faceting gemstones for 15 years, supplying jewelers and collectors.
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INTERESTING LINKS...
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Our Product Line...
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Thank you as always for your interest in Ultra Tec and our products. We'll be in touch again soon with the next Sometimes Bulletin.
Bye for now!
The Ultra Tec Team
Contact Information
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tel: +1 714 542 0608
fax: +1 714 542 0627
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