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Flat Lap Polishing Methods (displays, cabs, faceting, etc.)

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new	A couple faceted stone rings.

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new	FACETING: DOP progress, photos Pages: 1 2 3

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new	My first faceted set+sold stone!

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new	Favorite Faceted Stone So Far

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new	Seeking trade - faceted stone(s) for setting work

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by micellular
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new	Been gone awhile - here's some faceted stones for mom

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new	Faceting Machine for sale - BEST OFFER!

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new	Facetting - Agate Master

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new	Stone #14 - Amethyst

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by Drummond Island Rocks
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new	Latest set of faceted stones

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new	Faceted Stone #2 Pages: 1 2

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new	First finished faceted stone! Pages: 1 2

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new	Need info on an Ultra-Tec Faceting machine

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by QuailRiver
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new	Where to buy larger faceted gemstones

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by barclay
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new	looking for faceting.....

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by superioragates
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new	Follow Up: Home Made Faceting Jig

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new	Home made Faceting / Cabbing machine Pages: 1 2

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new	HUGE FACETED UNTREATED BLUE TOPAZ

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new	Can you identify this Faceting Head? Several Pictures

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new	Sears Craftsman Flat Lap and faceting machine Pages: 1 2

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Share your flat lapidary techniques and outcomes! Discuss machines, grit sequences, polishing compounds, and showcase your polished flat polished rocks and gems.

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