6 Inch Diamond Flat Lap Disc – 80 Grit for Lapidary Rough Grinding

• Materials: Gemstones, glass, rocks, stone, granite, marble and metal tools.
• Machine Compatibility: Flat lap machines, faceting machines and slant cabbers that take 6 inch discs with a 1/2 inch arbor.
• Note: This disc is coated on one side only.

• Mounting: Clamp the disc to your lap machine or master lap using the 1/2 inch arbor, coated side up.
• Break-In: Run the disc on scrap material for a short break-in before working on finished pieces.
• Keep It Wet: Use a steady water drip to cool the piece, carry away grinding residue and keep the grit from clogging.
• Work Through the Grits: Step from coarser to finer grits; 80 grit is used for rough stone prep and shaping.
• Light Pressure: Let the diamonds do the work. Heavy pressure or running dry wears the coating faster.

• Lapidary: Rough stone prep and shaping on cabochons, flats and faces of gemstones and rocks.
• Glass Work: Smoothing edges and surfaces on sea glass, stained glass and fused glass.
• Tool Sharpening: Honing chisels, blades, scissors and other metal tools.

• Diameter: 6 inches
• Arbor Hole: 1/2 inch
• Grit: 80 (coarse)
• Coating: Electroplated diamond, single-sided
• Diamond Coverage: Over 97%
• Base: Solid steel
• Thickness: 1.3 mm
• Recommended Use: Wet, with a steady water drip

Q: Is this a set of discs?
A: No. This listing is one 6 inch disc in 80 grit. Other grits from 60 to 1500 are sold separately.
Q: Will it fit my machine?
A: It fits flat lap machines, faceting machines and slant cabbers that take 6 inch discs with a 1/2 inch arbor.
Q: Should I use it wet or dry?
A: Wet use is recommended. A steady water drip keeps the piece cool and extends the life of the coating.
Q: Why does a new disc feel aggressive?
A: New electroplated discs cut a little more aggressively until they are broken in. Run the disc on scrap material for a short time first.