8RL 8" by Diamond Pacific
8RL 8" by Diamond Pacific
Ships from California. 8-12 week lead time.
SKU
1-1299
$825.00
$825.00
$825.00
Description 8RL 8" by Diamond Pacific
This smaller lap machine is great for small flats and flat surface lapping. This portable and affordable lap will fit on most benchtops and in most small work areas.
This machine is capable of polishing most small slabs, bookends and pen stands etc. that would be produced by a small slab saw essential to any lapidary's toolset.
The 8RL was designed with our Magnetic Nova's in mind. Magnetic Nova's are Ideal for use with the 8RL Rotary Lap. Changing grits with Magnetic Nova's is quick and easy, one Magnetic Nova is removed and replaced with a subsequent grit.
Our diamond Magnetic Nova's are the fastest and most efficient way to lap . Our recommended grit sequence for Magnetic Nova's for the 8RL is 30, 60, 280, 600, 1200 and 3000 grits followed by Super Premium Cerium Oxide Polish on a felt Pad. Other grit sequences are available and can be used to suit various needs.
Machine tanks are heavy duty fabricated with powder coating. The 8RL Tank measures 12"x 14" by 17" deep. Overall height is 27".
Drip style water reservoir has an adjustable valve to regulate flow of water. The drip spout is easily moved as needed.
- *California & Michigan subject to sales tax.
- Ships from California. 8-12 week lead time.
- Magnetic Nova laps are not included.
More Information
| Price | $825.00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Diamond Pacific |
| MPN | 500-RL-100 |
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
Quality
5
Value
5
Price
5
Great Product
Review by
jstan
I just received this lap after about 2 weeks wait, so was very lucky in that regards. Started using the lap this morning, and discovered that a few cheap & easy mods were needed. The water (hose) only comes within a couple inches of the polishing disc, so I added a couple inches of 1/4" rubber tubing to reach the disc center.
Leaning my arms over the metal edges of the unit was very uncomfortable, so i covered them with pieces of foam pipe insulation just slipped into place (not permanently attached, as they sometimes need to be removed).
Stones being polished can sometimes slip out of my hands, slamming against the inside of the metal box. So I covered the inside front of the box, the left side up to the center of the motor shaft, and the bottom front inside the box with a thin layer of closed-cell foam held in place with 2-sided carpet tape. I cut a narrow channel for water to flow out of the tube at the front of the box into a bucket for later disposal. I pushed the end of the hose into a piece oof pvc pipe to help keep it in place inside the bucket.
I sit down while using this unit, as it seems to be made for this position. I looked at a competing from another well-known company, but that one seemed to be made for standing up (no wide area for wrist support). My old bones need all the help they can get. The other unit is quite a bit more expensive.
The mods were quick and easy with stuff I had laying around, so no issues there. This is an excellent product that I would buy again if needed. Amateur or pro, you NEED this in your shop if you do any amount of polishing on flat stones. The polishing heads stick firmly to the magnetic base plate, so no worries there. This the best new lapidary product I have seen in quite a while, and the 8" size is a HUGE improvement of 6" units. After using this one for a bit, I would not consider some Chinese knockoff at even half the price.
jstan 1-30-2026
Leaning my arms over the metal edges of the unit was very uncomfortable, so i covered them with pieces of foam pipe insulation just slipped into place (not permanently attached, as they sometimes need to be removed).
Stones being polished can sometimes slip out of my hands, slamming against the inside of the metal box. So I covered the inside front of the box, the left side up to the center of the motor shaft, and the bottom front inside the box with a thin layer of closed-cell foam held in place with 2-sided carpet tape. I cut a narrow channel for water to flow out of the tube at the front of the box into a bucket for later disposal. I pushed the end of the hose into a piece oof pvc pipe to help keep it in place inside the bucket.
I sit down while using this unit, as it seems to be made for this position. I looked at a competing from another well-known company, but that one seemed to be made for standing up (no wide area for wrist support). My old bones need all the help they can get. The other unit is quite a bit more expensive.
The mods were quick and easy with stuff I had laying around, so no issues there. This is an excellent product that I would buy again if needed. Amateur or pro, you NEED this in your shop if you do any amount of polishing on flat stones. The polishing heads stick firmly to the magnetic base plate, so no worries there. This the best new lapidary product I have seen in quite a while, and the 8" size is a HUGE improvement of 6" units. After using this one for a bit, I would not consider some Chinese knockoff at even half the price.
jstan 1-30-2026
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Product Questions (4)
Customer Questions
8 inch
This machine is made to used with magnetic laps. The discs themselves have the magnets.
No, this does not come with any discs. The grits listed are a sequence suggestion. Sorry for any confusion.
The discs are not included. Also as of 02-2023, this item is on a longer lead time of around 8-12 weeks from the time of order.
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