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Old 08-03-2011, 11:24 PM
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Default Re: Graver Polishing

Hi Jim, Here is a cast iron lap and two forms of diamond. I don't know what the cost of shipping to Alaska would be though. I guess try clicking one of the "add to cart" buttons and in the check out area type in your zip code and it should figure the shipping.
Currently I use a ceramic bench stone with the diamond spray on it.


Ceramic Bench Stone (8"x2"x1/2") $59
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1/2" thick " Cast Iron Lap $59







50,000 Grit Diamond Concentrate $69

4 ounce concentrate, Makes 32 ounces (1 quart) diamond spray. Mix this concentrate with isopropyl alcohol.
Concentrate Approximate mix ratio:
7 parts Isopropyl Alcohol
to
1 part Diamond Concentrate

Mixing bottle and push button spray applicator included.





Graver polishing Apply diamond compound to the back side of a 1/16" thick steel diamond lap (sold above) and use it for polishing graver facets. When a metal or cast iron lap is used, some of the diamond will embed itself into the steel preventing it from wiping off. This is called “charging” a lap. A copper lap works for this too. Ceramic can also be used, however the diamond will not imbed it self. More information about polishing gravers can be found on the EngravingSchool.com site: Link 1 Link 2
Note, graver polishing is nessary when you would like bright cutting.
1/2 Micron, 60,000 mesh, 5-gram syringe
$25





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