Lapidary supplies

At Lortone we’ve been building durable, economical, rock tumblers, saws, polishing arbors, laps, and combination machines, for almost 40 years. Our tradition of using superior materials and workmanship continues to this day, using proven designs, premium steel and quality US construction.

Lapidary equipment is an expensive investment, and one of the better ways to get tools cheap is to find used lapidary tools and supplies. Fortunately, there are a ton of different places that you can look, both online and in-person, to find used gear for good-to-great prices.

New lapidary equipment can be very expensive. So why not find used stuff? Here's where you can buy used lapidary equipment and keep costs down!

If you’re thinking of starting a new hobby and have a knack for collecting pretty stones, why not try out lapidary? Lapidary is the art of shaping, cutting, and making jewelry out of semiprecious or

Browse our list of high quality gemstone cabochons. Including Tiger Eye, Malachite, Sodalite, Snowflake Obsidian, plus many more. We stock oval and round cabochons.

Lapidary grinding wheels made from purest silicon carbide bonded with premium grade oil-resistant chemical rubber. Ideal for wet sanding, grinding and different kinds of polishing of gemstones. Shop today!

How to make a DIY lapidary workbench for small spaces is easier than you think. You too can have a functional lapidary workshop at your disposal.

Lapidary Machine - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document provides instructions for building a low-cost lapidary machine using common household items. A used 1/3 to 1/2 HP motor with a 1/4 or 5/8 inch shaft is installed on a motor base made from a 5-gallon bucket. A plastic dish pan serves as a water basin and is attached below the bucket. Water supply and drainage lines are added. Flat laps or grinding wheels can be mounted on the motor…