{"product_id":"snake-oil","title":"Snake Oil™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Ignatius Brand Snake Oil™ is a very low-odor, oil-based extender and lubricant for diamond compounds used in gemstone faceting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Oil™ was developed as an alternative to traditional faceting lubricants containing strong-smelling solvents such as Stoddard solvent or deodorized kerosene. It is formulated without those solvents and provides effective lubrication with only a small amount—a few drops are generally all that is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Oil™ is recommended for use with \u003cstrong\u003ePANDIMONIUM® PAN MONO, PAN PCD, and PAN CUT\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is our recommended oil-based extender for PANDIMONIUM® diamond compounds. When a water-based lubricant is preferred, \u003cstrong\u003eSnake Fluid™\u003c\/strong\u003e may also be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Oil™ can be used with \u003cstrong\u003eBATT™, BA5T™, Zinc Plus™, Darkside™, MATRIX™, DIAMAX™, and Lightside™\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as other suitable metal, ceramic, and composite\/polymeric laps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Snake Oil™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Snake Oil™ sparingly. A few drops are generally sufficient to distribute diamond compound and lubricate the lap during use. Additional lubricant can be added as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Oil™ helps reduce friction and heat, helps prevent swarf from adhering to the lap, and makes accumulated diamond compound and swarf easier to remove. It also cleans readily from the gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Oil™ is compatible with commonly used faceting dop adhesives, including \u003cstrong\u003edop wax, epoxy, and cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use with \u003cstrong\u003ePANDIMONIUM® diamond products\u003c\/strong\u003e, see our application and charging videos on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GearlooseLapidary\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGearloose Lapidary on YouTube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Snake Oil™ is applied in much the same way when charging metal laps. On composite polishing laps, the diamond compound and Snake Oil™ are applied to the lap surface during use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay cause eye irritation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all faceting lubricants and compounds, use good handling practices and keep the product out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gearloose Lapidary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55784364900674,"sku":"SNAKE-OIL","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9869\/0882\/files\/20260805_174254.jpg?v=1786050471","url":"https:\/\/gearloose.com\/products\/snake-oil","provider":"Gearloose Lapidary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}