The Ameritool Universal Heavy Duty Grinding and Polishing Machine with Accessories. This American made machine is a complete heavy duty grinding and polishing machine for lapidary and glass.  Designed for production use yet is affordable for the hobbyist. The 5 step accessory kit makes it possible to grind, shape and polish gem material immediately. The 4 step finishing process makes it easy to finish a wide variety of gem material, both natural and synthetic, including quartz, agate, jasper, tourmaline, corundum and opal. Because the Universal is a horizontal lap machine you can grind flats, make free form cabochons, rework quartz crystals, do intarsia and detailed inlay work. 

The Universal is excellent for glass work. Often no fire polish is required. The clean, quiet Universal HD can be used in the house or in a recreational vehicle - Clean up is easy!
Each Universal Machine with Accessory Package includes:

• Variable Speed Ball Bearing DC Motor with 115 VAC converter and coolant reservoir with splash guard
• 180 Mesh Metal Bond Diamond Disc, hydraulically pressed to a backing plate
• 325 Mesh Diamond Sanding Disc
• 600 Mesh Diamond Sanding Disc
• 1200 Mesh Diamond Sanding Disc
• White Polish pad with 14,000 mesh diamond compound
• 4 disc backing plates
• Complete Instructions

Basic Machine Includes

• Variable Speed Ball Bearing DC Motor with 115 VAC converter and coolant reservoir with splash guard.
• Complete Instructions

Specifications:
Motor: 6" & 8" Machines - 1/4 HP equivalent Ball Bearing DC with 115 VAC Converter.
Drive: Direct Drive on 2" Flange
Dimensions:
6" Universal - 12" x 12" x 7"
8" Universal - 12" x 12" x 7"
Weight:
6" Universal - 16 lbs. including accessories.
8" Universal - 18 lbs. including accessories. 

Electricity supply:

Make sure to choose the right power supply for your machine. The 220 volt model is only available for overseas customers that require 220 - 240V power. All our 220 volt models are made with this type of plug (see below):

(*Free shipping offer applies to retail customers only with addresses within the contiguous US.)