1/4 inch Brass Faceting Dops
With 30 different types and sizes of high quality, brass dops, This is one of the largest selections of dops in the industry. All of the dops are manufactured from solid brass and come with a precision turned 1/4" shank. The brass construction of these dops avoids corrosion problems that can occur with less expensive aluminum. For ease of orientation each of the flat and cone dops are keyed with a 1/16" hole drilled into the turned shaft. Rectangular stones that are cut using the Vee dops are easily set by positioning the long side of the stone square with the lap. Please select the shape and size from the order menu.
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Faceting Transfer Fixtures
Available in either two or three post models. Each is made from a special aluminum alloy with precision milled V grooves to provide proper alignment during the transfer of a gem from one dop to another. The dops are held in place with adjustable, spring loaded clamps and the fixture is made to stand upright or on either end for ease of use. The three post model is used to facilitate centering of the stone during transfer. The Deluxe Transfer Fixture is a precise fixture for accurate transfer of stones. Designed to utilize the alignment holes in Graves dops to insure very accurate transfer.
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Dia-Cut, 16 oz.
Water Soluble Coolant. Recommended for use by faceters and cabbers, this popular water soluble lubricant and coolant was developed by Graves for lapidary cutting, grinding and sanding with diamond tools. Dia-cut contains a special mixture of rust and corrosion inhibitors, wetting and settling agents and a mild detergent for lubrication. This solution is used diluted with water (1 capful per pint) and will prevent premature wear and rust damage to all your nickel bonded, diamond tools. The 16 oz. bottle make 4 gallons of solution.
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Alcohol Lamp
A "tilt-type" alcohol lamp that can be operated from any angle. Made with heavy, clear glass and nickel plated metal parts. Used to melt any type of dopping wax. Holds 4 oz. of denatured alcohol (available separately) and comes with a safety cap, chain and 1/4" wick.
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Preformer Attachment
Made by the Graves Company. Take the guess work out of shaping and sizing cabochons and faceted stones. Simply assemble the proper cam, turn the handwheel and the preformer will guide the grinding of the stone to the precise size and shape of the cam. Easily adapts to most grinding and faceting machines (only known exception is the Diamond Demon). To save time - stack up to four cabs together and preform all at the same time. The preformer, as supplied, includes a slide base plate with mounting bracket, two 1/4" dops, one dop handle and four of our most popular cams (25mm round, 30x22mm and 40x30mm oval, 22x11mm marquise). Additional precision molded nylon cams are available as a package, see Item No. 13-031. For special sizes or shapes, machined metal or nylon cams can be made in your own workshop.The preformer is supplied with brackets to mount to the Cab-Mate or any machine with a vertical surface. For mounting on faceting machines or other grinding machines a special bracket may be required - see PREFORMER BRACKETS. The Preformer Package includes the attachment, drivemotor, cam set, and preformer bracket.
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Lap Case
The Ideal Way To Protect Those Expensive Laps From Getting Contaminated. These plastic cases give total protection and will not scratch your laps or discs. Can be used for 6" or 8" diameter laps. Buy a set of 6 and SAVE!
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