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    About Lapping Compounds, Film, and Grains
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    Match grit size and micron ratings to the texture, appearance, and flatness you need to achieve.

    Clover Lapping Compound Paste

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Compounds. Clover Lapping Compound Paste.
    This fast-lapping paste abrades quickly to produce a level, scratch-free surface. Apply it to your workpiece with cylinder laps, buffing wheels and bobs, or lapping sticks. Grit and microns are approximate.
    Water Soluble—Water-soluble paste is used in areas where oil could contaminate your work surface.
    Oil Soluble—Oil-soluble paste won't cause corrosion.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number and product shelf life are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    16 oz. Can
    Abrasive
    Grain Size, μm
    Grit (For Finish)
    For Use
    On
    Each
    Silicon Carbide
     
    Water Soluble
    26780 (Rough)Steel4908A56000000
    173100 (Smooth)Steel4908A5500000
    86180 (Smooth)Steel4908A5200000
    23400 (Extra Smooth)Steel4908A4600000
    14600 (Polished)Steel4908A44000000
    9800 (Polished)Steel4908A43000000
    31200 (Polished)Steel4908A41000000
     
    Oil Soluble
    26780 (Rough)Steel4779A8600000
    173100 (Smooth)Steel4779A5200000
    142120 (Smooth)Steel4779A4600000
    86180 (Smooth)Steel4779A4100000
    66220 (Smooth)Steel4779A3500000
    63240 (Extra Smooth)Steel4779A2900000
    44280 (Extra Smooth)Steel4779A2400000
    33320 (Extra Smooth)Steel4779A1800000
    23400 (Extra Smooth)Steel4779A1300000
    14600 (Polished)Steel4779A7600000
    9800 (Polished)Steel4779A96000000
    31200 (Polished)Steel4779A98000000
     

    Clover Lapping Compound Paste Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Compounds. Clover Lapping Compound Paste Assortments.
    This fast-lapping paste abrades quickly to produce a level, scratch-free surface. It's oil soluble and won't cause corrosion. Apply paste to your workpiece with cylinder laps, buffing wheels and bobs, or lapping sticks. Grit and microns are approximate.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number and product shelf life are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    For Use
    On
    Includes
    Each
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive
     
    Oil Soluble
    Steel2 oz. Can of Smooth-Finish (142 Microns/120 Grit) Paste
    2 oz. Can of Extra-Smooth-Finish (44 Microns/280 Grit) Paste    		4779A42000000
     

    Lapping Sticks

    Use with lapping paste to lap by hand or with reciprocating polishers. Choose the shape that matches the contour of your work surface.
    Square
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Lapping Sticks, Square.
    Image of Specification. Bevel End. Front orientation. Bevel End. Lapping Sticks, Square.
    Image of Specification. Flat End. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Flat End. Lapping Sticks, Square.

    Bevel End

    Flat End

    Balsa—Balsa lapping sticks are good for delicate, final finishing. Our softest option, they’re gentle on the surface of your workpiece. However, they wear down more quickly than basswood and beech sticks.
    Basswood—Basswood lapping sticks are good for intermediate to final finishing. A great general purpose option, they’re more durable than balsa but smoother than beech lapping sticks.
    Beech—Beech lapping sticks are best for intensive lapping. You can apply more pressure with them than basswood and balsa as they hold their shape better. Their hardness, however, will wear your workpiece surface down more quickly and you’ll have less control than with other lapping sticks.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Balsa
    1/4"1/4"6"Bevel54570A111000000
     
    Basswood
    1/8"1/8"6"Bevel54570A11300000
    1/4"1/4"6"Bevel54570A100000
     
    Beech
    1/8"1/8"6"Bevel64570A11800000
    1/4"1/4"6"Flat64570A11600000
     
    Rectangle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Lapping Sticks, Rectangle.
    Image of Specification. Bevel End. Front orientation. Bevel End. Lapping Sticks, Rectangle.
    Image of Specification. Flat End. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Flat End. Lapping Sticks, Rectangle.

    Bevel End

    Flat End

    Basswood—Basswood lapping sticks are good for intermediate to final finishing. A great general purpose option, they’re more durable than balsa but smoother than beech lapping sticks.
    Beech—Beech lapping sticks are best for intensive lapping. You can apply more pressure with them than basswood and balsa as they hold their shape better. Their hardness, however, will wear your workpiece surface down more quickly and you’ll have less control than with other lapping sticks.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Basswood
    1/8"1/4"6"Bevel54570A114000000
     
    Beech
    1/8"1/4"6"Flat64570A11500000
     
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Lapping Sticks, Round.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Flat End. Lapping Sticks, Round.
    Image of Specification. Point End. Front orientation. Point End. Lapping Sticks, Round.

    Flat End

    Point End

    Basswood—Basswood lapping sticks are good for intermediate to final finishing. A great general purpose option, they’re more durable than balsa but smoother than beech lapping sticks.
    Beech—Beech lapping sticks are best for intensive lapping. You can apply more pressure with them than basswood and balsa as they hold their shape better. Their hardness, however, will wear your workpiece surface down more quickly and you’ll have less control than with other lapping sticks.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Basswood
    1/8"6"Point254570A2000000
    1/4"6"Point254570A300000
     
    Beech
    1/8"6"Point54570A11200000
    1/4"6"Flat64570A11700000
     

    Lapping Stick Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Lapping Stick Assortments.
    Image of Specification. Bevel End. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Lapping Stick Assortments.
    Image of Specification. Point End. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Lapping Stick Assortments.
    Image of Specification. Flat End. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Lapping Sticks. Lapping Stick Assortments.

    Bevel End

    Point End

    Flat End

    Keep multiple shapes, sizes, and materials of lapping sticks on hand. Use them with lapping paste. Lap by hand or with reciprocating polishers. The softer balsa lapping sticks are good for delicate, final finishing—they’re gentle on the surface of your workpiece. Basswood lapping sticks are good for intermediate to final finishing and are more durable than wood.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Lg.
    Each
    12Two 1/4" Wd. × 1/4" Ht. Square Balsa Wood Sticks with Flat End
    Two 3/16" Wd. × 3/16" Ht. Square Basswood Sticks with Beveled End
    Two 1/4" Wd. × 1/4" Ht. Square Basswood Sticks with Beveled End
    Two 1/8" Wd. × 1/4" Ht. Rectangle Basswood Sticks with Beveled End
    Two 1/8" Dia. Round Basswood Sticks with Pointed End
    Two 1/4" Dia. Round Basswood Sticks with Pointed End    		6"8312N111000000
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