8" Universal Heavy-Duty Grinder and Polishing Lapidary Machine Complete with Accessories Kit (Stand Not Included)

The 8" Universal is a complete Heavy-Duty Grinding and Polishing Lapidary Machine. It is specifically designed for production use,yet is affordable for the hobbyist. The included 5-step accessory kit makes it possible to grind, shape and polish gem material immediately. The 4-step finishing process makes it easy to finish a wide variety of gem materials, both natural and synthetic, including: quartz, agate, jasper, tourmaline, corundum, and opal. Because this is a horizontal lap machine, you can grind flats, make free form cabochons, rework quartz crystals, do intarsia, and detailed inlay work. It is also excellent for glass work (often no fire polishing is required). Easy clean-up.

Each Universal kit includes the following products:

• A Variable-Speed Ballbearing DC Motor with 115 VAC converter and coolant reservoir with splash guard

• 180 Mesh Metal Bond Diamond Disc, hydraulically pressed to a backing plate

• Sanding discs

• 325 Mesh Diamond Sanding Disc

• 600 Mesh Diamond Sanding Disc

• 1200 Mesh Diamond Sanding Disc

• 4 Disc Backing Plates

• White Polish pad with 14,000 mesh diamond compound

• Complete Instructions

Specifications:

Motor: 6" & 8" Machines - 1/4 HP equivalent Ball Bearing DC with 115 VAC Converter.

Drive: Direct Drive on 2" Flange

Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 7"

Weight: 18 lbs. including accessories.