{"product_id":"lightside","title":"LIGHTSIDE™ Composite Faceting Lap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTSIDE™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reduced-friction composite faceting lap designed as a durable, predictable alternative to traditional wax laps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith better heat conductivity than wax and improved dimensional stability, LIGHTSIDE™ provides smooth, controlled polishing with less drag and fewer polishing surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLIGHTSIDE™ is optimized for softer materials and delicate polishing work where excessive friction or heat can cause problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been used successfully on stones and materials including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiopside\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFluorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApatite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRhodochrosite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZinc sulfides and oxides\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCuprite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOther materials approximately Mohs 5 and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse LIGHTSIDE™ with the appropriate BATTSTIK™ oxide compound, polishing slurry, or diamond compound for the material and your preferred polishing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLIGHTSIDE™ features an engineered composite resin-bond surface permanently bonded to a precision-ground MIC6 aluminum tooling plate for excellent balance and long-term flatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a stable, repeatable polishing surface with improved durability compared with wax-based laps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gearloose Lapidary","offers":[{"title":"6 inch","offer_id":51871558009154,"sku":"LIGHTSIDE-6","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 inch","offer_id":51871558041922,"sku":"LIGHTSIDE-8","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9869\/0882\/files\/20260805_181627.jpg?v=1786051584","url":"https:\/\/gearloose.com\/products\/lightside","provider":"Gearloose Lapidary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}