Moreover, this Frantom Combination Lapidary machine comes with handmade wood cabinet. Consequently, why invest over $1,100.00 when this like-new one is only $700.00 (L7093) – SOLDĪlso, here is a Hi-Tech Diamond Abrasive Equipment Polisher with variable speed dial- $100.00. Coincidentally, these new saws do not include the blade or the clear cover, as they are an extra cost. Most notably, it looks like it has very light use. SOLD Additionally, here is a like new Covington Lapidary 10″ Rock Saw with clear lid. Indeed, this is a quality Hi-Tech Diamond Flat Lap with variable speed dial- $269.00. In this case, we have a Raytech 10″ Lapidary Rock Saw – $375.00. Albeit, this saw is well used, it still has the capability of cutting lots of more rocks – $195.00. In fact, this unit has the original water reservoir and variable speed pulley. SOLD Vintage Gem Maker Flat Lap lapidary machine. Grinder, Sander Polisher… this unit has it all! Consequently, it is easy to disassemble with 2 hand screws to change wheels or belts. Most notably, this model features one hard wheel, 2 expandable drum wheels, and an end buffer. Secondly, here is a Beacon Star Model GB-6 with 6″ wheels. Beacon Star Combination Machine $395.00 – SOLD Of course, we are always looking to buy lapidary equipment to supply to everybody from rock collectors to jewelry makers! First of all, there is this very unique combo machine with water cooled saw. Most interestingly, in many instances vintage machines are of better quality! Of course, these machines are before “product obsolescence” becomes the goal of manufacturers. Most importantly, our prices for solid vintage American lapidary machines are considerably less than the price of new machines. Consequently, there is nothing like vintage American Made lapidary machines of the golden age of lapidary. Indeed, you may want to purchase equipment on our “equipment for sale” page, so you are not missing out on these classic exceptional machines! In other words, you can always purchase (expensive) current equipment, such as from Highland Park Lapidary, but these are new lapidary machines, often from overseas. This feature makes the unit more compact, when it is not in use.SOLD EQUIPMENT Notably, this page displays vintage lapidary equipment that we place in new households. The manufacturer of this machine builds in brackets for the movable components. Consequently, it is nothing like this American Beauty! To view the new Highland Park Lapidary Company’s offerings, please click HERE!īelow are photos of key components to this amazing stone cabochon duplicating machine. They use Chinese steel, versus the original American steel. The new company is making these machines with a few changes. As a result, of the prior entities’ success, the new company reverse engineers the original Highland Park Lapidary machines. Even the red paint round manufacturer’s tag is similar to the original version. The paint on these machines is a similar green paint color scheme to the original, older versions. Their new machines are now being made overseas in China. Consequently, this American lapidary company goes out of business in the 1970’s.įinally, another company recently purchases the copyright name. Finally, Highland Park Lapidary manufactures this machine towards the end of the company’s life cycle. In addition, a white plastic pivoting shroud covers the moving parts and restrains the water spray. The main motor and a counter weight work simultaneous. Most relevant, the stone becomes a cabochon as a result of two small electric motors. These templates can be easily interchanged to achieve the shape one desires. These templates are in different shapes and sizes. In addition, the machine comes with an extensive collection of steel cabochon templates. It is from the original company and originates from the 1970’s.Ĭonsequently, this machine uses a steel cabochon template to form an exact duplicate of the shape onto a rough, small pre-form stone slab. Most noteworthy, this is a rare and original Highland Park Lapidary cabochon duplicating machine.
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