Lapidary combo Options

[James and Cyndi]

Breaking into the piggy bank and going to Casper on Thursday to check out this little unit.

[James and Cyndi]

Well I did end up getting this unit it's in great shape other than the grinding wheels. There is a new saw blade to put on which is nice. It's motor stamps are from 1979.(just older than me and in better shape. Ha)
My thoughts were 100 and 220 Grit diamond wheels and 600 grit belt and maybe a 1200 grit belt. Anyone have suggestions? but I'm not sure what the difference is between the buffing wheel and polishing pad. The old buffing wheel appears to be a canvas but I can't find anything like that just felt ones. Took a minute to figure out how to disassemble everything but no rust was nice. None of the factory paint had been touched on any of the bolts so pretty sure everything on it was original. Barely used. The seller was unhelpful on info, she said she used it but couldn't give me any details. I feel I got a good deal on it. The arbor speed is adjustable by changing the belt pull slots just not yet sure on purpose for different speeds. Yet. Still lots to learn. Probably the hard way.