Lapidary equipment is an expensive investment, and one of the better ways to get tools cheap is to find used lapidary tools and supplies. Fortunately, there are a ton of different places that you can look, both online and in-person, to find used gear for good-to-great prices.

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Lapidary work was for ages an extremely specialized field. However, this changed recently as the lapidary tools, gemstones, and knowledge became readily available to anyone who’s interested. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, the

If you’re thinking of starting a new hobby and have a knack for collecting pretty stones, why not try out lapidary? Lapidary is the art of shaping, cutting, and making jewelry out of semiprecious or

How to make a DIY lapidary workbench for small spaces is easier than you think. You too can have a functional lapidary workshop at your disposal.

New lapidary equipment can be very expensive. So why not find used stuff? Here's where you can buy used lapidary equipment and keep costs down!

Slice Rocks Like Bread: Back a while...I created my first instructable. It just so happens it was a DIY version of a Lapidary machine. Rock artists: now is a good time to cover your eyes and ears- look away! Lapidary is essentially the art of working with rocks, minerals …