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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.
Balsa wood 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 wood sticks.


Wd. | Ht. | Lg. | End Shape | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Balsa Wood | ||||||
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1/4" | 1/4" | 6" | Flat | 5 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Lapping Stick Assortments




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 wood 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 balsa wood.
No. of Pieces | Includes | Lg. | Each | |
12 | Two 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" | 00000000 | 000000 |