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Phishisgroovin

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Just given to me lap
« on: June 13, 2017, 04:57:37 PM »

Now that i have one,  whay can i do with it?

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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2017, 05:05:43 PM »

The blue pad when well worn will take out most problem areas before prepolish. I love mine and have used it for many years.
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2017, 05:16:36 PM »

Just about anything you want except inside curves. 
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2017, 05:44:43 PM »

There is an attachment to fit the center pin online that does those also
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2017, 07:56:07 PM »

I love my Hi-Tech.  Vince and I both have one (I don't share well!)   :toothy12:

Cut anything on it.  I especially like it for finishing cab backs.  It's also very cool for intarsia work.  It was the first machine I bought when I was teaching myself how to cut opal.

Looks like you're missing the 325 grit (red) lap.
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2017, 05:11:44 AM »

mine came with all metal 8" disks.
one 6" cupped brown disk too for a final diamond spray polishing.

one disk has a felt stuck on it also.
100, 150, 220 and whatever grits.
doesnt sit on my wash machine at all though. have to find outside time to play with it.
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2017, 06:04:21 AM »

Does this machines replace an arbor?

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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2017, 07:00:48 AM »

Raven,

It can replace an arbor.  You can cut cabs on it from start to finish.  Takes a little longer because you have to switch the discs out and the technique is a bit different, but you can cut very nice cabs on it.  It's great for folks who don't have room or a lot of money to spend on a cabbing machine.
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2017, 08:01:56 AM »

Thanks hummingbirdstones!!! I think I will get this in an 8" with a saw for now. Between these two machines,  my foredom 1/6 hp SR motor and my Ram Micro mini carver l'll be able to do ehat I need as s start up. Any opinions to this statement?

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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2017, 05:35:26 PM »

I think that should work fine.  You can always acquire more equipment.   :icon_sunny:
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2017, 06:04:43 PM »

I think its only going to be used for the backs of my cabs, i really like straight forward grinding flat side to me for some reason.
this is going to make polishing the backsides flat easily. :LOLOL:
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2017, 07:02:55 PM »

That's generally what I use mine for now.  I do still cut opal on it, though.  Easier for me to see what I'm grinding away on the flat lap, so it helps with the opal!   :occasion14:
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2017, 07:54:52 PM »

And if after all you really don't know what to do with it, send it to me! I never had one but will find a use! :headbang: :LOLOL:
Enjoy!
 
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Re: Just given to me lap
« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2017, 07:11:47 AM »

The variable speed on flat laps is good to have too, compared to having to change pulleys or setting up step pulleys on an arbor.
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