Thread started: Oct 23 2009, 1:43 PM EDT
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As some of you know, I recently ordered a new Inland flat lap machine. I set it up, and used it for the first time this morning. I've found the machine to be solidly built, and very easy to set up. The new diamond laps are very aggressive cutting, but should tame down a bit with use. The machine is much quieter to use, than I thought it would be. So far, I'm very pleased with the performance of the machine. My only complaints would be that the machine didn't come with ordering information for spare parts, and the reservoir for the drip watering system is a bit too small. If not refilled often, it's easy to let it run dry, which is bad for any sort of diamond lapidary tool. If anyone is in the market for a small and reasonably priced flat lap, I would recomend this machine. If anyone has questions about this machine, feel free to contact me.
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RE: Inland 8" Flat Lap machine
By: jakesrocks,
Nov 7 2009, 10:57 AM EST
I have found a weakness in the Inland flat lap. Nothing serious. There's an easy fix for it. The water control valve that is on the water tank is just a brass fitting pressed into the water tank. The second time I turned the water all of the way off, The fitting pulled out of the tank. For the repair, I cut the water line, and installed a common tropical fish tank air control valve. Problem solved, and the water supply is better than new. Otherwise, so far the machine has performed as advertised.
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