[meteorite-list] Flat Laps

From: dfreeman <dfreeman_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Dec 22 20:12:35 2005
Message-ID: <43AB4F06.3020007_at_fascination.com>

More of an issue of the flat lap brand is the making sure you do not
cross contaminate the grit sizes. I had one here in Wyoming and kept
getting dirt blown in on the finer grits because I had the flat lap out
of doors. They can be messy so get a garage. I sold my like new 24"
for $25 so I didn't have to look at it.
To do over again, get about six flat laps and dedicate each one to a
specific grit. Throughly wash and wash the pieces before moving to the
next grit size and keep the dirt contamination away.
I now use a contour polishing grinder.
I might suggest trying out a flat lap with something else before working
on a meteorite. Just my 2 Cents for your thought.
It is a merry Christmas!
Dave Freeman
82901

McCartney Taylor wrote:

>The time has come for me to buy a flat Lap for polishing slices.
>Who can recommend a tried and true Flap lap and what size?
>
>-mt
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