mirkee
starting to spend too much on rocks
Started tumbling a couple of months ago but now have four tumblers. Very interested in the hobby.
Member since March 2024
Posts: 125
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Post by mirkee on Sept 2, 2024 22:16:00 GMT -5
Just read in another post that used flat laps are readily available at reasonable prices.
Where?
I'm interested in a flat lap but don't want to pay the $649 for an 8" DP. Any suggestions?
I would like to get a full lap machine when I make enough room somewhere in by house. Big house but too many hobbies.
Suggestions please.
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herb
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2011
Posts: 473
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Post by herb on Sept 22, 2024 13:31:13 GMT -5
Just read in another post that used flat laps are readily available at reasonable prices. Where? I'm interested in a flat lap but don't want to pay the $649 for an 8" DP. Any suggestions? I would like to get a full lap machine when I make enough room somewhere in by house. Big house but too many hobbies. Suggestions please. I think it matters what part of the country you are in. Places like Oregon and Arizona have tons of equipment while places like western ny where I am are a desert. The vib laps I have I scored by regularily checking places like ebay and craigslist. Facebook market place would be another place, but I dont use facebook. Also regularily googling "lapidary auction", "online lapidary auction" or "flat lap for sale". It took over a year to find the 1st one and at least 6 months for the 2nd, so it is not an exercise for the impatient! If you live closer to an area that equipment it will be easier |
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lapidary1234
spending too much on rocks
"If you like rocks you can't be all bad!!" ~ old timer quote
Member since October 2021
Posts: 293
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Post by lapidary1234 on Sept 26, 2024 21:01:29 GMT -5
Flat laps seem to be the one piece of equipment I see both for sale cheaper than other grinders as well as being home made (while still looking functional).
Check marketplace or even the classified section here. I know I've seen people selling flat laps that are basically running of a Dewalt drill for instance!
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