AmeriTool Grinder

These Ameritool Universal machines are great for lapping small flat pieces. The small size and light weight make them highly portable and a great option for beginners and professionals alike! The universal is available in both 6" and 8" models.

The universal kit includes the following items:
1-180g Diamond Disc
1-325g Pro Sanding Disc w/ Backing Plate,
1-600g Pro Sanding Disc w/ Backing Plate,
1-1200g Pro Sanding Disc w/ Backing Plate,
1-Polish Pad w/ Backing Plate &
1-5g syringe of 14k Diamond Compound.

This is the perfect setup to start yourself on your lapidary journey. You may find you want a finer polishes and additional pads or diamond compounds are available but we recommend trying out your Universal Ameritool with it's included accessories first!

• Speed Range: 700rpm - 2800rpm
• Approx Footprint: 12"L x 12"W

Ameritool's Basic Flat Lap is available as either a 6" or an 8" option. This machine comes with no discs and is perfect for the person who has very specific grinding disc needs. While the Universal comes with a disc set to get you started grinding, the basic model shown here can be purchased and you can add your own specific discs to the cart. This unit is also a great choice if you already have a universal with discs and are adding to your production line. **Pictured is the 8" Basic Universal which has an 8" guard included. 

• Variable Speed 25rpm to 1800rpm
• Approx Machine Footprint: 16"D x 16"W

Covington's 12" Ameritool HD Flat Lap is here!! This all new direct drive lap grinder is great for professionals trying to grind larger pieces than our 6" or 8" units can handle. A variable speed knob on the front allows speed control from 25 to 1800rpm. The .5hp motor has enough torque to handle a heavy amount of grinding and lend some weight to the unit's plastic casing. The precision steel plate accepts magnetic backed accessories for quick and easy changing of discs. This unit comes with a water manifold including overhead loc-line, a water pump, 1/4" tubing, and a drain to ensure ample water gets to the grinding station and drains away properly. The 12" Ameritool HD does NOT come with any diamond discs but is fully compatible with both our resin and nickel plated lines of diamond discs.