Lapidary supplies

Browse our list of high quality gemstone cabochons. Including Tiger Eye, Malachite, Sodalite, Snowflake Obsidian, plus many more. We stock oval and round cabochons.

New lapidary equipment can be very expensive. So why not find used stuff? Here's where you can buy used lapidary equipment and keep costs down!

Lapidary equipment is an expensive investment, and one of the better ways to get tools cheap is to find used lapidary tools and supplies. Fortunately, there are a ton of different places that you can look, both online and in-person, to find used gear for good-to-great prices.

At Lortone we’ve been building durable, economical, rock tumblers, saws, polishing arbors, laps, and combination machines, for almost 40 years. Our tradition of using superior materials and workmanship continues to this day, using proven designs, premium steel and quality US construction.

Lapidary Machine - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document provides instructions for building a low-cost lapidary machine using common household items. A used 1/3 to 1/2 HP motor with a 1/4 or 5/8 inch shaft is installed on a motor base made from a 5-gallon bucket. A plastic dish pan serves as a water basin and is attached below the bucket. Water supply and drainage lines are added. Flat laps or grinding wheels can be mounted on the motor…

Lapidary grinding wheels made from purest silicon carbide bonded with premium grade oil-resistant chemical rubber. Ideal for wet sanding, grinding and different kinds of polishing of gemstones. Shop today!

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