Shop by Application – Tools for Lapidary, Stone, Glass & Metal

Explore our specialized diamond tools by application. Perfect for gemstone cabbing, stone cutting, glass finishing, jewelry making, and metal grinding. Find the right tool for your project and maximize efficiency.

Related Tools

• Diamond Saw Blades — precision cutting of stone, glass, and gemstone slabs
• Diamond Grinding Wheels — shaping and pre-polishing on lapidary bench grinders
• Diamond Drill Bits — core and solid drilling in stone, glass, and ceramic
• Diamond Polishing Pads & Compounds — mirror-finish polishing for gems and glass
• Diamond Sanding Belts & Sheets — material removal and surface preparation
• Lapidary Machines — slab saws, trim saws, cabbing and faceting machines
• Machine Accessories & Parts — arbor adapters, flanges, and replacement components

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Which tools are best for gemstone cabbing and polishing?
  A: For cabbing, start with resin diamond grinding wheels (60–600 grit) for shaping, then use Nova soft wheels or flat lap discs (1200–3000 grit) for pre-polishing, and finish with diamond smoothing pads or felt laps charged with diamond compound for mirror gloss.
• Q: What diamond saw blade should I use for cutting agate and jasper?
  A: Use a sintered or thin-rim lapidary blade (4"–8") for trim saws when cutting agate, jasper, and hard gemstone slabs. For larger rough stone, a slab saw blade (8"–18") with sintered segments provides the best longevity and cut quality.
• Q: What tools do I need for stained glass grinding and edge finishing?
  A: Diamond grinder head bits are the primary tool for shaping stained glass on a glass grinder. Follow with flexible diamond hand pads or cerium oxide lapping film for edge polishing and chamfering.
• Q: Are these tools suitable for jewelry making and stone setting?
  A: Yes — sintered diamond burrs (ball, flame, cylinder, cone) and small solid drill bits are ideal for carving, engraving, and creating settings in gemstones and hard stone for jewelry work.
• Q: Which tools help with metal deburring and surface finishing?
  A: Metal bond grinding wheels handle aggressive deburring; diamond sanding belts and flexible diamond sheets provide controlled surface finishing and edge smoothing on metal components.
• Q: What is the correct grit sequence for lapidary grinding and polishing?
  A: A typical sequence is: 60–120 grit (rough shaping) → 220–600 grit (smoothing) → 1200–3000 grit (pre-polish) → 14000–50000 grit or lapping film (final polish). Always work wet to extend tool life and prevent heat damage.