GSP8 Complete Vertical Cabbing Machine

GSP8 Complete Vertical Cabbing Machine

Complete Cabbing Machine Version

This Australian Made unit is constructed of aluminium alloy casting, stainless steel shaft and heavy duty bearings. Gemmasta machines are finely engineered and manufactured in Ballina, NSW.

It is supplied with the following accessories that will allow you to completely finish cabochons:

-200mm (8 Inch) Machined Aluminium Face Plate. Steel disc attached.
-200mm (8 Inch) 220 Grit diamond disk with magnetic backing. 
-200mm (8 Inch) 360 Grit diamond disk with magnetic backing.
-Set of 4 Resin Bonded Diamond Disks for the sanding process. The disks have a foam core which allows enough "dip" to get an evenly rounded surface on your cabochons. They are magnetically backed and attach to the face plate without the need for glue. The disks are manufactured by -Gemmasta in Ballina and replacements are readily available.Standard set up is 280 (BLACK), 600(BROWN), 1200(GREY) & 3000(PINK) Grit.
-Felt disk on a magnetic backing and 50,000 diamond compound for final polishing. Cerium or Tin Oxide are available as alternatives. (Please advise your preference).
-Gemmasta manufactured water kit with an articulated water hose to apply water to the disks. The water kit accepts a standard garden hose style of connection. We highly recommend using a gravity feed water feed to avoid building up too much pressure in the water system. (Water hose is now a movable metal hose) varies from image. 
-Brass water drain outlet through the base of the tray. Simply connect 25mm clear plastic tubing for your waste water (not supplied).
-12mm square profile rubber strip to deflect the water spray back into the tray.
-Marine carpet in the tray to prevent damage to stones if they come off the dop or out of your fingers.
-Supplied on an epoxy sealed board with a 1/3 hp motor (RPM - 800)
-Base board is 45x45cm there is no longer motor overhang as seen in above images.
-Designed to sit approximately 5cm overhang over the front of bench for drainage hole. Necessary bench depth needed 40cm.

Please note:

Safety glasses should be worn when grinding with any abrasives!

Stone dusts as well as organic material dusts can be very hazardous. Protective breathing equipment such as a face mask should be used to protect your lungs. Good ventilation is also highly recommended.

Care Of Steel Diamond Plated Products
At the end of each working day stack any laps vertically to dry (a dish draining rack is good for this).
Care should be taken to dry any steel diamond plated disks and steel backing plates. A light spray of Inox or WD40 between uses will help prevent surface rust forming. Do not use chemicals such as rust converters on the plated disks as the chemicals may destroy the plating and cause even greater rusting.