{"product_id":"wollemi-v4-6-flat-lap-and-lapidary-saw","title":"Wollemi V4 - 6\" Flat Lap and Lapidary Saw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe first V4's \u003cstrong\u003ewill not ship until the middle of June\u003c\/strong\u003e, they will be built and delivered according to your order number. The Wollemi V4 is one machine with interchangeable flat lap bowl and cutting enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWollemi 6\" Flat Lap \u0026amp; Lapidary Saw, Version 4.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wollemi V4 6\" Flat Lap and Lapidary Saw is designed to be your first complete lapidary workshop, allowing you to slice rough material, shape your stone, and complete a high quality polish. This is one machine that can be configured to do both jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor improvements have been made in machine stability, versatility and longevity. Parts are designed to be stronger, and should there be any failures they're much easier to replace at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dripper now uses an aluminium tower and a gasket, bringing leakage to an absolute minimum. We still use a coke bottle as the water reservoir as this system offers fantastic bang for your buck, however the new dripper tap provides more control and a more polished overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the V4 can hold up to 4kg of lead, up to 1kg of sand, a mixture of both for around 4.5kg of ballast, or any other dry material to further increase stability. However in testing, this extra weight isn't neccessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne machine, Two configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photo below shows both configurations at the same time. So you receive one machine, one water tower, and then a removable flat lap bowl, and removable cutting enclosure. It takes about 3 minutes to change from the flat lap bowl, to the cutting enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/2728\/6067\/files\/main.jpg?v=1777550507\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit with power supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This kit includes a power supply that will come with a UK plug. The power supply is compatible with 100-240v so it will work in all countries. 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height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownloadable Upgrade and Replacement parts to 3d print your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.0217%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintainability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.2166%; height: 10px;\"\u003eBasic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.8917%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.787%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for simple part replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" V4 Flat Lap Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLapidary saw housing for 100-150mm lapidary saw blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium Water Tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDripper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro Arbor Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 12.7mm (1\/2 inch) quick change disc arbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 20mm cutting disc arbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 600 Grit soft disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 1500 Grit soft disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 3000 Grit soft disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Buffing disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Vibration Control Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Anti-slip mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x True To Eye colour calibration card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's not included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Hard Discs - the specification for these is: 6 inch flat lap discs with a 12.7mm (or half inch) bore. Recommended grits are 240 and 600. An example of what these look like is shown below, and they can be easily found on ebay, temu or amazon by searching \"6 inch flat lap disc\". The reason these aren't included is because they're quite heavy and easily found anywhere in the world, so rather than sell them to you for a higher price and having to charge more for shipping, its cheaper to purchase them directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"185\" width=\"185\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/2728\/6067\/files\/61iCqgyHxrL.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2.jpg?v=1742490538\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapidary Saw blades - the specification is 110mm to 150mm discs, as thin as possible (0.2 to 0.5mm thickness usually) with a 20mm bore. They can be found on Amazon, eBay or Temu. They can be found by searching for \"Lapidary Saw blade\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"190\" width=\"190\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/2728\/6067\/files\/Lapidary_Saw_Blade.jpg?v=1777548299\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpectations Management:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to remember there are limitations to any lapidary machine, and to 3d printed parts. While significantly stronger than v3, you must still be gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapidary machines aim to guide water and limit water spray. But it's still an inevitably messy ordeal. You should expect to wear an apron with a towel on hand, and with some way to block spray between the machine and anything that doesn't like spray or marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lapidary saw will spray forwards, after many design iterations this has proven to be an unavoidable downside of lapidary saws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should always stop the dripper before removing discs, and you should never allow the machine to fill up with water, any amount, at all, ever. You should keep power supplies away from water spray, and water away from the centre circle of the main shroud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNoise:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV4 is quieter than V3 due to fewer parts that can rattle together, however;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome parts can vibrate together and make noise. If this happens you can fix it with a little bit of blutak, or some tape, or something else just to stop the rattle. But noise is normal, rattling is expect, use some simple common sense fixes if it bothers you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongevity of V4 is significantly improved both by increasing the strength of parts, and by making them easier to fix at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of these machines was to get people cutting their first stone and to enable you to cut enough profit from the first few stones to pay for a higher quality, more professional machine. A stepping stone so to speak. With that said, the V4 is the first machine I feel can grow with you for a number of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3d printed parts aren't as strong as injection moulded plastic parts. But they are easily replaceable with a re-print. The choice of plastic has been made specifically for the machine to do the job and make sure the machine lasts as long as possible. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThey're not made to be left in the sun, somewhere hot, or constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYou need to be gentle with parts\u003c\/span\u003e, if you decide to use a different bottle for the dripper the thread might not be right and if you try to force it, the parts will fail sooner than you'd expect from an injection moulded or metal machine. They're plenty strong enough to do the job, but need to be treated a little more gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith that said many machines are now over 3 years old, and some have cut thousands of stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plastic used may begin to deform at around 60 degrees Celsius. One machine has spent 3 months in a camper in the Australian Outback, but please try to keep the machine under this temperature. Don't leave it in the sun, don't leave it near a radiator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor can handle the full power of the power supply for short durations. You should touch the motor every 15 minutes to make sure it's not getting hot. Warm is ok, hot is not. A reasonable threshold is about 40 degrees C. If you press harder at higher power levels, the machine will heat up more quickly. At 12v with mostly gentle cutting you can cut indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVibration:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinning parts are likely to vibrate unless they are absolutely balanced. It is normal for there to be some vibrations in the machine. If the machine is vibrating such that it is moving about, you need to fix the cause of the vibrations, not just hold the machine down. If you have heavy discs and the machine is vibrating aggressively, slow it down. If you have lighter discs, sometimes speeding it up a little can reduce vibrations. But vibrations are normal to some extent. If the machine is moving it's time to balance things better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't try to overcome the vibrations, fine the cause and fix it instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a machine that spins a disc that cuts stones. This comes with some safety risks. Use your common sense, and if something doesn't feel safe, stop. Keep the power supply dry. Don't stick your fingers in the discs. Don't leave it running unattended. Be ready to pull the power cable out. Don't be heavy handed. Don't run the discs dry, rock dust can cause silicosis which is serious business and you should wear a respirator when cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you drop the machine in water, switch it off at the socket. Make sure discs are secure and stay secure, otherwise stop and secure them. Common sense stuff people!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSupport:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease read the (actually very short) terms and conditions. Support and service is entirely discretionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a link to join a Discord server after purchasing a machine - this is the primary contact point for support where myself and other members of the community can help out, or you can browse others questions and solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough I try to build machines and send them as quickly as possible, when I'm very busy it can take a little longer. Once a parcel is in the post, you and I have the same information and ability to find out more information, through the tracking code. Shipping, particularly international shipping, can take a long time. Anywhere from 7 days to \"who knows\". As frustrating as that is, the only thing we can do is exercise patience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometime items are damaged in transit. Often I'll be able to find someone to print replacement parts in your country, but you may need to do some unscrewing of parts and screwing back together. Sometimes it will only make sense to send parts to you from the UK. Either way I'll do my best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping to the United States now requires a phone number, please make sure to include your phone number with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wollemi Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53303735681331,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/2728\/6067\/files\/main.jpg?v=1777550507","url":"https:\/\/www.wollemi.co.uk\/products\/wollemi-v4-6-flat-lap-and-lapidary-saw","provider":"Wollemi Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}