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Free Plans to Build 24" Flat Lap

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« on: December 11, 2008, 01:28:38 pm »

Here is a set of plans to build a flat lap....


http://www.hisglassworks.com/files/lapplans.pdf
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2008, 06:24:34 pm »

Where would someone find the 24" laps to go with this?

I like the idea of the larger diameter for sure. The slower RPM and a greater surface area.

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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2008, 07:09:00 pm »

just a thought, you would use diamond paste on a suitable backing, also loose grit for coarse grinding, like they did in tho ol days.
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« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2008, 06:59:21 am »

I think some of the old timers used silicon carbide on burlap. Could probably mix it with grizzly fat to make it stick and add a little lubrication  :Smiley Bob
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« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2008, 07:16:28 am »

George this is seriously huge! Ralphs "new toy" will do everything this will with the added advantages of diamond, mobility and not so messiness. Plus it has "VELCRO" Grin Bob
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« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2008, 07:44:44 am »

Plus it has "VELCRO" Grin Bob

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« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2008, 12:50:05 pm »

I checked with Rio Grande and they don't stock grizzly fat...suggestions?  Grin
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« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2008, 12:56:10 pm »

We here in the south use lard,I wonder if that is related to our massive heart problems down here,, that is pretty grizzly.
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