Club Details
Established in 1975
P O Box 66 YEPPOON 4703, Qld.
Further Information:-
Club Treasurer Peter Fritschi
Ph: (07) 49392468.
Membership Details:-
Adult $25.00
Pensioners $20.00
Juniors $10.00
Our workshop fees are now $4.00 per session.
Workshop Times:-
The Club room is situated at the Yeppoon Showgrounds,
Park Street, Yeppoon in the Gus Moore Pavillion.
Visitors to our club are most welcome to attend our sessions.
Club opening hours are on Saturday mornings 9.00am-12.00noon.
Workshop hrs has been extended to: Tues. 9.00am-12noon
Thurs. 6.00pm-9.00pm
Sat. 9.00am-12noon
Our workshop fees are now $4.00 per session.
About:-
Yeppoon & District Lapidary Club was formed 1975 to promote the hobby of
collecting rocks & minerals and the cutting of cabochons and free forms and in
addition to this conduct field trips during the winter months for club members
and visitors.
Our workshop has today all the machinery necessary for these activities, such
as many different grinding machines, polishing laps, vibrating lap, saws, faceting
machines, oven for enamelling and of course silver tools for our members use.
Field trips are conducted during the winter months according to participation
interest and availability of places to fossick.
Gem Show & Events:-
2012 Yeppoon Gem Show will be at the new Town Hall, Normanby Street, the 18th
and 19th of August.
Opening hrs Saturday 18th from 9.00am to 5.00pm and on Sunday 9.00am to
2.00pm.
Presentation of awards will take place on Saturday 18th after the evening meal.
Established in 1975
P O Box 66 YEPPOON 4703, Qld.
Further Information:-
Club Treasurer Peter Fritschi
Ph: (07) 49392468.
Membership Details:-
Adult $25.00
Pensioners $20.00
Juniors $10.00
Our workshop fees are now $4.00 per session.
Workshop Times:-
The Club room is situated at the Yeppoon Showgrounds,
Park Street, Yeppoon in the Gus Moore Pavillion.
Visitors to our club are most welcome to attend our sessions.
Club opening hours are on Saturday mornings 9.00am-12.00noon.
Workshop hrs has been extended to: Tues. 9.00am-12noon
Thurs. 6.00pm-9.00pm
Sat. 9.00am-12noon
Our workshop fees are now $4.00 per session.
About:-
Yeppoon & District Lapidary Club was formed 1975 to promote the hobby of
collecting rocks & minerals and the cutting of cabochons and free forms and in
addition to this conduct field trips during the winter months for club members
and visitors.
Our workshop has today all the machinery necessary for these activities, such
as many different grinding machines, polishing laps, vibrating lap, saws, faceting
machines, oven for enamelling and of course silver tools for our members use.
Field trips are conducted during the winter months according to participation
interest and availability of places to fossick.
Gem Show & Events:-
2012 Yeppoon Gem Show will be at the new Town Hall, Normanby Street, the 18th
and 19th of August.
Opening hrs Saturday 18th from 9.00am to 5.00pm and on Sunday 9.00am to
2.00pm.
Presentation of awards will take place on Saturday 18th after the evening meal.
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Tips & Safety On Field Trips
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
- 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.