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ToolSupply List

When I started rockhounding and learning lapidary, I wanted easy-to-find, off-the-shelf tools and supplies — nothing fancy or hard to track down. Everything on this list is something I’ve actually used and recommend.

Some links are Amazon affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through them (at no extra cost to you). It helps support the hobby and keeps the rock hunting going!

Rebel 17 Rock Tumbler

This is a large capacity rock tumbler.  Easy on and off lid. This is a quiet tumbler.

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Hardy Nitrile 9ml gloves

I like wearing the 9ml gloves when cutting and polishing.  They are durable and help keep my hands from drying out.

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RALENO LED Video Panel Light

I really like this set of photography  lights.  You can adjust the color temp and brightness.  Does not cause the scrolling like other LED lights do while taking videos.

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DEWALT DW4772T 4-Inch XP Turbo Diamond Cup Wheel

I use this wheel to contour rocks that I want to polish. It tends to leave deep scratches. It takes a light touch to remove the deeper scratches.

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10 Inch Diamond Saw Blade, Segmented

I recently tried this segmented blad and I really like it. I am able to get a few hundred large rock cuts from it.  It leaves a semi-smooth cut.

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HERCULES 10 in. Professional Continuous Rim Diamond Blade with Mesh Rim

I like this continuous rim, mesh diamond blade. It has a good balance between fast cutting and smooth cutting.  Search for this blade on Harborfreights website.

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365nm UV Flashlight

Powerful Blacklight Flashlights for showing off the fluorescence of rocks and mineral

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Drill Brush Attachment

These nylon brushes make it easy to scrub the dirt right off your rocks.

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Textile Spot Cleaning Gun

Like a mini power washer for rocks, it shoots a pinpoint stream to blast off dirt and polish residue.

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Eastman 1/2 Inch ID (5/8 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing

I use this tubing as needed to supply water from the water pump, then reduce the size to the flexible drip mister.

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Eastman 0.17 Inch ID (1/4 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing, 10 Foot Length

I use this hose to feed the drip ends or sprayers to keep the rock wet.

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Orbit Flexible Drip Watering Mister

This flexible drip mister lets you bend the hose any way you want and adjust the mist for perfect water distribution.

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Diamond Peel-Off China Markers/Grease Pencils

I use Grease pencils to hash the surface of the rocks I polish.

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Cerium Oxide High Grade Glass Polishing compound

This Cerium Oxide polish works very good on hard rocks like quartz.

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Dewalt Angle Grinder 4.5" 11 amp

This Dewalt corded angle grinder is light and works well.

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1/4" to 5/8" - 11 Shank Drill Adapter

To use the ZFE Diamond Polishing pads with a drill or drill press, use this adapter.

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Ultra Quiet submersible Pump

Water fountain pump. 10ft High lift and at 6.5 ft power cord. comes with 3 Nozzles

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VEVOR 8 in Benchtop Drill Press

The drill press is variable speed and runs quiet.

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MK Diamond 101 Tile Saw

The MK-101 features a powerful, high torque, fan-cooled motor and one-piece unitized steel frame.

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Felt Polishing Wheel

Felt Polishing Wheel for use with Cerium Oxide Polishing Powder (75mm)

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Diamond Polishing Pads

9 Pcs, 4" Polishing pads. These pads fit an angle grinder.  To use wiht a drill or drill press, get the Drill Adapter.

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