[Jewelry making - Article 01197] - [Orchid] Diamond Impregnated Tools

[John Barton]

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    I have what may seem to many a very dumb question. I have just become
    the owner of an 8 inch flat lap,and until recently didn't even think
    about this even though I have owned 8 inch diamond lapidary wheels
    for years.What are the different ways that diamonds are impregnated
    into flat laps for example and which is the better of the choices.
    When I purchased the flat lap, I received several peel-off diamond
    discs which are stuck to plates. Needless to say,I'm not satisfied
    with these. What I want are discs that the diamonds are impregnated
    into the disc itself.Perhaps metal,perhaps not,whatever is best.I've
    seen the term sintered(sp?) but don't understand its meaning,or what
    other choices there are. Thanks in advance, 

John Barton
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