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Polishing Laps

Faceting Laps | Flat-Lap Laps

These are lapidary polishing laps that will polish glass and gemstone. Cutting Edge Supply carries a wide variety of laps to fit everyone's needs. Make sure to check the descriptions to get exactly what you need.

Faceting laps are used on a faceting machine and are made to extreme tolerances so that facetors can control their cutting/polishing to get precise facets.

Smoothing Discs and Nova Discs are made for flat laps. These are better for cabochons, sculptures, or other projects where a precision lap is not needed

Metal polishing laps like copper and tin are used by applying a diamond slurry or compound on the top of the lap.

For more information contact us at 480-647-9392. If you are looking for grinding laps click here.

  • diamond smoothing disc
    Original price $25.00 - Original price $35.00
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    Diamond Smoothing Disc

    Hi-Tech

    Diamond Embedded Polishing Disc Manufacturer: Hi-Tech Diamond  Availability: Usually ships from CES Warehouse within 24hrs  Hi-Tech Diamond diamon...

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    Original price $25.00 - Original price $35.00
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  • lapidary polishing pads for faceting machine or  flat lap machine
    Original price $10.00 - Original price $12.00
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    Tech-11 Polishing Pads

    Hi-Tech

    Manufacturer: Hi-Tech Diamond  Availability: Usually ships from CES Warehouse within 24hrs Hi-Tech Diamond Tech-11 polishing pads put an e...

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    Original price $10.00 - Original price $12.00
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  • Final polishing pads for gemstones
    Original price $16.00 - Original price $20.00
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    Final Polishing pads

    Hi-Tech

    Manufacturer: Hi Tech Diamond  Availability: Usually ships from CES Warehouse within 24hrs Hi-Tech Diamond final polishing pads are mess-free poli...

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  • copper laps are made with high quality material to polish stones
    Original price $60.00 - Original price $76.00
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    Copper Laps

    Hi-Tech

    Copper Faceting Laps Manufacturer: Hi-Tech Availability: Ships from Warehouse within 24hrs These copper laps are made with high quality material so...

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    Original price $60.00 - Original price $76.00
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  • aluminum master laps a well balanced base for topper laps
    Original price $30.00 - Original price $35.00
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    Aluminum Master Laps

    Hi-Tech

    Manufacturer: Hi-Tech Availability: Usually ships from CES Warehouse within 24hrs. These aluminum master laps are the premium choice for facetors ...

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  • lapidary star cabbing lap
    Original price $30.00 - Original price $40.00
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    Star Lap and Cab Lap

    Hi-Tech

    Manufacturer: Hi-Tech Diamond Availability: Usually ships from CES Warehouse within 24hrs These start laps and cab laps are used to polish the dome...

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  • hi tech rock and mineral disc kit
    Original price $91.00 - Original price $235.00
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    Rock / Mineral Disc Kit

    Hi-Tech

    Manufacturer: Hi-Tech Diamond  Availability: Ships from Supplier, 1-5 day average lead time. The Hi-Tech Diamond rock/mineral disc kit comes with e...

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    Original price $91.00 - Original price $235.00
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Questions about Polishing Laps

What is a Master Lap?

A Master Lap is used with topper laps or discs that are too thin to be used alone. Put the Master Lap on before you put on your next lap. You can find a wide range of Master Laps on our website. Use Sponge Pads when you are cutting cabs. Use these with the Hi-Tech polishing pads. Aluminum and Acrylic Master Laps are great for faceting! They provide a hard surface that will be perfectly flat which provides a precise cutting experience.

What laps do I need to polish?

In order to polish a gemstone there are usually a few steps to take. Each gemstone material is different so be sure you know what laps work on the material you are cutting. Cutting Edge Supply has great articles on what exact laps polish certain gemstones, and different tips and information on Lightning Laps. Be sure to check them out! They will answer all the questions you have about faceting gemstones.

Whats the difference between a Faceting Lap and a Cabbing Lap!

Faceting laps tend to be a very hard surface which makes it cut more precise and flat. Cabbing Laps are softer and allow you to shape stones easier. They form around the cabochon dome and will produce a better finished cabochon.

Do I need to charge my lap?

You need to charge your lap only if it is not charged when you bought it. Laps like Ceramic, Tin, Zinc, Aluminum, and Felt are ones that need to be charged before cutting. Make sure you find out what the proper paste or compound is before you apply it to the laps.

What is a Scoring Tool used for?

A scoring tool is used when you have a lap that is high-polished and you need more friction when cutting. Use it to scratch the surface lightly to make the lap cut more efficiently.

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