6" x 1-1/2" 6-Grit Set Diamond Nova Resin Grinding Wheel for Lapidary & Glass

The 6" x 1-1/2" 6-Grit Set Diamond Nova Resin Soft Grinding Wheels is a comprehensive professional pre-polishing and fine-finishing collection engineered for lapidary cabochon cutters, gemstone carvers, and studio glass artists. This matched 6-wheel progression features high-concentration monocrystalline diamond abrasives homogeneously dispersed in resilient, cushioned resin matrices, guiding workpieces seamlessly from initial scratch removal to an exquisite mirror-like optical pre-polish across agates, jaspers, quartz, opals, and glass.

Set Inclusions & Progressive Grit Sequence

• 280 Grit (Coarse Smoothing): Removes deep scratches, flat spots, and tool marks left by hard electroplated or sintered wheels.
• 600 Grit (Fine Smoothing): Eliminates micro-scratches, refines cabochon curvature, and imparts an even satin finish.
• 1200 Grit (Initial Pre-Polish): Creates an ultra-smooth, translucent surface on mineral slabs and glass edges.
• 3000 Grit (Intermediate Pre-Polish): Imparts a high-clarity gloss, significantly reducing subsequent buffing time.
• 8000 Grit (Fine Pre-Polish): Produces brilliant luster and rich color depth on quartz, agate, jade, and hard minerals.
• 14000 Grit (Final Optical Pre-Polish): Yields a near-mirror optical finish, preparing workpieces for final cerium oxide or diamond compound buffing.

Key Features

• Resilient Shock-Absorbing Matrix: Soft flexible resin layer conforms to curved cabochon crowns, preventing flat-spotting, chipping, and micro-faceting.
• Homogeneous Diamond Dispersion: Uniformly embedded synthetic diamond abrasives continuously reveal fresh cutting edges as the wheel gently wears.
• Universal 1" Arbor with Reducer Bushings: Each wheel features a 1-inch precision arbor hole and includes reducer bushings to fit 3/4", 5/8", and 1/2" shafts.
• Complete 6-Wheel Workflow Kit: Cost-effective full finishing progression covering every stage from initial smoothing to brilliant pre-polish.

Applications

• Lapidary Cabbing & Finishing: Smoothing and high-grade pre-polishing of cabochons of agate, jasper, turquoise, quartz, opal, jade, and petrified wood.
• Glass Cold Working: Blending ground edges, smoothing fire-polished edges, and polishing studio art glass.
• Mineral Specimen Preparation: Pre-polishing curved surfaces and display faces on minerals and fossils.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 6 inches (152 mm)
• Width: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm)
• Arbor Size: 1 inch (includes 3/4", 5/8", 1/2" reducer bushings per wheel)
• Set Quantity: 6 Wheels (280, 600, 1200, 3000, 8000, 14000 Grit)
• Hub Construction: High-Impact Balanced Composite Core with Resilient Foam Cushion
• Bond Type: Resilient Resin Bond Diamond Matrix
• Recommended Operating Speed: 1400–1800 RPM

Operating Guidelines

• Always operate with continuous, steady water coolant to lubricate the wheel face, flush mineral swarf, and prevent heat buildup in the resin bond.
• Apply light to gentle hand contact; excessive pressure causes premature resin wear without improving cutting speed.
• Never dig sharp gemstone corners or points into the wheel face to prevent gouging the flexible resin layer.