6" Phenolic Double Cab Faceting Laps

Phenolic Double Cab Polishing Grinding Faceting Laps are used to polish domes of cabochons. They can be charged with diamond paste or diamond powder.These Laps are special grooved, hard fibre phenolic Laps that are used for final shaping and polishing of sapphire, ruby and garnet (not for faceting). The Star lap has two grooves and retain their diamond compound charge efficiently.

Phenolic Double Cab Polishing Grinding Faceting Laps used in lapidary work for polishing cabochons and gemstones. These laps are made of hard fiber phenolic and come with grooves for retaining diamond compound charge. Here's a summary of the key features you've described:

Purpose: These laps are used for the final shaping and polishing of cabochon gemstones like sapphire, ruby, and garnet. They are not intended for faceting.

Charging: You can charge these laps with diamond paste or diamond powder to achieve the desired polishing effect.

Size: They have a 6" diameter and a 12.7mm (1/2") arbor for mounting on lapidary equipment.

Thickness: These laps are 10mm (7/16") thick.

Grooves: They have two grooves (2 x 14mm) which help retain the diamond compound efficiently during the polishing process.

Manufacturer: These laps are manufactured by Hans, a company specializing in superabrasive tools and products.

These laps are commonly used by lapidary artists and jewelers to achieve a high-quality finish on cabochon gemstones. The grooves in the laps help distribute and retain the diamond compound, allowing for effective and precise polishing work.