Phenolic Double Cab Faceting Laps

Unlock the potential of your lapidary work with Phenolic Double Cab Faceting Laps, expertly crafted tools tailored for polishing cabochon domes. Made from hard fiber phenolic material, these laps boast specialized grooves ideal for final shaping and polishing of sapphire, ruby, and garnet stones. Designed specifically for cabochon work, they offer precision and consistency to both seasoned professionals and beginners alike. Charge them with diamond paste or powder to achieve superior results in your lapidary projects.
Phenolic Double Cab Polishing Grinding Faceting LapsĀ are used to polish domes of cabochons. They can be charged with diamond pasteĀ or diamond powder.These LapsĀ are special grooved, hard fibre phenolic LapsĀ that are used for final shapingĀ and polishingĀ of sapphire, ruby and garnet (not for faceting). The Star lapĀ has two grooves and retain their diamond compoundĀ charge efficiently.
Phenolic Double CabĀ Polishing Grinding Faceting LapsĀ used in lapidaryĀ work for polishingĀ cabochons and gemstones. These lapsĀ are made of hard fiber phenolic and come with grooves for retaining diamond compoundĀ charge. Here's a summary of the key features you've described:
Purpose: These lapsĀ are used for the final shapingĀ and polishingĀ of cabochon gemstones like sapphire, ruby, and garnet. They are not intended for faceting.
Charging:Ā You can charge these lapsĀ with diamond pasteĀ or diamond powder to achieve the desired polishing effect.
Size:Ā They have a 6" diameter and a 12.7mm (1/2") arbor for mounting onĀ lapidary equipment.
Thickness:Ā These lapsĀ are 10mm (7/16") thick.
Grooves: They have two grooves (2 x 14mm) which help retain the diamond compoundĀ efficiently during the polishingĀ process.
Manufacturer:Ā These lapsĀ are manufactured by Hans, a company specializing in superabrasive tools and products.
These laps are commonly used by lapidary artists and jewelers to achieve a high-quality finish on cabochon gemstones. The grooves in the laps help distribute and retain the diamond compound, allowing for effective and precise polishingĀ work.