Lismore Gem & Lapidary
Club Inc.





















Club Details

Contact:-

PO Box 743 Lismore NSW 2480
Club Rooms and Workshop:
Arts and Crafts Pavilion,
Lismore Showground,
Alexander Pde., North Lismore NSW

For further details please contact:-

Bruce Copper (President) 02 6688 8280
bcopper@bluemaxx.com.au



Membership Details:-

Adults $15 per year
Children under 16 years old $6 per year
Fees include Public Liability Insurance for members aged between 12 and 80 years
and are due in July annually.
General Meeting:- 2nd Monday monthly (except Public holidays).

About:-



Workshop Times:-

Tuesday 2.00 pm to 9.30 pm Thursday 9.00 am to 12 noon Saturday 1.00 pm to 4.30
pm (except Public Holidays)

Field Trips:-

Other club members are most welcome to attend our club outings.

Club Shows & Events 2010:-

15 - 16 May Lismore Lapidary Club Gem Show-
Lismore Showground - Saturday 9am - 5pm - Sunday 9am - 3pm
ABN 24 789 187 313
Our Club Photos
     Tips & Safety On Field Trips

  • Take every precaution while on field trips like making sure you have the right
    gear like gloves, boots, drinking water and basic supplies.
  • Fill in your holes after digging and beware of overhanging rocks and ledges that
    could collapse while digging below.
  • Don't go into old mine shafts as most are unstable and air quality can never be
    guaranteed.  
  • Always wear safety glasses when breaking or chiselling on rocks.
  • Watch out for snakes and spiders because as a rock hound you're more prone
    to finding these critters than others.
  • Always close gates after you and always take your rubbish home with you if
    there isn't a proper place to leave it.
  • Always tell someone where you are before you leave in case something goes
    wrong!
  • Always have a first aid kit close by.
  • If you haven't been to an area before draw yourself a map or have a map with
    you so you don't get lost. Mobile phones don't work everywhere!
  • Wear a good hat and sunscreen so you don't get sunburnt.
  • Never forget: FOOD, SNACKS, DRINKS & MEDICATION.

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to ask permission from any private property owner
at any location when searching for gemstones before you enter any such property.
You may also be required to possess a fossicking license as per state laws.

      Safety In The Workshop

  • Don't have loose clothing around any moving machine parts and keep guards on
    equipment at all times.
  • Wear safety glasses while grinding and using any pickle or acid compounds.
  • Wear a filter face mask if required.
  • Don't spill water on any electric motors. Electricity and water don't mix.
  • Keep fingers and hands clear of sharp moving parts.
  • Wear rubber gloves if handling any acids or pickling solutions.
  • Use tweezers when handling hot soldered jewelry.
  • Have a first aid kit near by at all times.