All-U-Need (rock/mineral model)

SKU: 20-021

$599 $699
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Our American-made All-U-Need is a flat lap machine that is one of the best on the market and has been for over 30 years. Grind, smooth and polish rocks and minerals to make free-form shapes and cabochons for necklaces, earrings, rings and other jewelry pieces. Create flats for larger pieces or on the backs of cabochons. It’s also well-suited for polishing a large variety of natural and synthetic gem material, enamels and metals. The All-U-Need is available in both 6″ and 8″ models and comes with an accessory kit specially designed for grinding, smoothing and polishing rocks and minerals. (If you plan on polishing glass and/or crystal, we suggest purchasing the All-U-Need glass/crystal model.)

The Hi-Tech Diamond All-U-Need lap machine is manufactured with a 1/2" arbor and powered by a 1/4 hp, heavy-duty, ball bearing, DC motor. This motor is variable speed so you can work at whatever pace you desire, delivering speeds from 800 rpm to 3,400 rpm. This portable machine can be used anywhere. Whether you're at home, in the shop or on the road, this quiet machine won't disturb others around you. It's lightweight, rustproof and impact-resistant, making it even easier to travel with.

The coolant reservoir, which holds about a pint of water, prevents heat buildup while you work and removes dust particles so you don't inhale any harsh chemicals. That pint of water will give you two to three straight hours of work without refilling. The black splash guard keeps water off you so you don't get soaked while you work. Cleanup is as simple as it gets: Just remove the black spray shield, rinse with clean water and you're ready to work again.

Electricity supply

Make sure you choose the right power supply for your machine. The 220 volt models are available only for overseas customers that require 220V - 240V power supply. All 220 volt models are manufactured with this CE rated, Type F plug (see below):

international type f plug

International customers

We are not responsible for any import duties or customs charges. Any such fees incurred to receive your package are not covered by us. Please consult your country's customs policy for more information. For Europe sales, please contact Inland Craft Europe at info@inlandcraft.de. For Australia sales, please visit Aussie Sapphire at www.aussiesapphire.com.au.

This All-U-Need lap machine comes with a rock/mineral accessory kit that allows you to work right out of the box. Our grinding and polishing process makes easy work of finishing quartz, agate, jasper, tourmaline, corundum, opal and a large variety of natural and synthetic gem material. This kit also works well with metals and enamels.

Rock/mineral accessory kit includes

Machine includes

All-U-Need (rock/mineral) specifications

  • Machine dimensions: 10" L X 10" W X 12" H
  • Machine weight: 9 lbs
  • Machine housing construction: rustproof, ABS plastic
  • Motor type: 1/4 hp variable speed direct drive motor with speeds ranging between 800 rpm - 3,400 rpm
  • Motor voltage: 115V or 220V
  • Country of origin: U.S.A.
  • Shipped from: U.S.A.

Want to increase the water reservoir capacity?

Our Pro-Flow water cooling system offers innovative ways to accomplish this and will provide you with hours of drips and use. Simply clip the attachment onto the All-U-Need and use with either a one-gallon pressure tank or submersible water pump.

Extended warranty program

You’re about to make a smart investment by purchasing a Hi-Tech Diamond All-U-Need machine so protect it with our extended warranty program. Our extended warranties extend the one-year manufacturer warranty that is included with the All-U-Need. Choose from either a one- or two-year warranty extension. We recommend purchasing this extended warranty at the same time you purchase your Hi-Tech Diamond machine.

Customer Reviews

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Doni Phillips
Flat Lap

I love my new Flat Lap. Delivery was fast and it is exactly what I wanted.

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josh M
Highly disappointed in the 180 wheel that came with

After just 1 week of using it everyday the 180 is worn completely down to the point it is useless! Highly disappointed in the 180 wheel! Machine works just fine . Be prepared to buy more cutting wheels!

Hi Josh - Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear your All-U-Need machine itself is working well, but we’re sorry to hear about your experience with the 180# diamond disc. Our diamond discs are consumable items, but they should provide useful life with proper use and should not typically become unusable after only one week. Wear can vary depending on the material being worked, pressure applied, and frequency of use. We’d be happy to learn more about what you’re experiencing and help troubleshoot. Please reach out to our customer service team directly so we can take a closer look and make sure you’re getting the best performance from your All-U-Need.

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Greg Scott

Worked great right out of the box. Easy to set up and use.

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Ron M
8" all you need is great!

The 8" all-you-need is perfect for polishing, shaping, and cabbing. I love it! The only thing I realized is that the additional 80-grit disk is soo useful for shaping and removing saw marks. Also, I found that using a 1/4" socket of the correct OD size is GREAT for getting the disk perfectly aligned to the backing plate. Perhaps you may want to consider shipping a short plastic piece with the flat lap to assist in applying the disks. Overall, A perfect 5-star product.

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Pat Tew
8-inch All-U-Need rock/mineral

I have been using my rock club's HiTech 8" flat lap and enjoyed it so much that I decided to get one of my own. The " All-U-Need" message may be a bit deceptive. The equipment is much more usefull if you add a couple more grinding wheels and a couple more smoothing wheels due to the variety of rocks I polish. The equipment was easy to set up and get started with polishing rocks in about 5 minutes. The wheels are easy to change during the polishing process and I love the variable speed motor. Other comments about the water cooling system are spot on. The white cups that came with the unit I got did not fit into the black holders and do not allow for extended use time due to their size. A full fill cup causes the splash gaurd to tip backwords (a bit of tape can prevent that). Thus I ordered the suggested submersable pump system that just arrived today. Again, it was easy to assemble and use. Overall I would give my flatlap a 5 for the short time I have had it. BTW: all my orders have been processed quickly....great company to work with.

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