Faceting Machine Comparison Chart
Our gem faceting machine comparison chart will help you evaluate a number of models based on numerous features. Find the machine that’s best for you.
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Faceting Machine Comparison Chart
| NAME | Adjustments Easy to Read; Painted or Engraved? | Variable Speed | Splash Pan | Protractor Precision and Reliability | Torque and RPM | Lap Size 8″, 6” or both | Weight | Price of Accessories | Customer Serivce | Overall Ease of Use | How Complete when Purchased | Overall Construction and Size | Overall Quality for Money |
| Lee | Small, engraved | Yes | Very good, needs notch | Small, hard to read | 1/8 HP, Torque OK | 8 | Shp wt. 32 lb. | Fair | No info | Fair | No laps or light | Very good, 7.5″ by 16” | Excellent |
| Facetron | Painted/Digital | Yes | An afterthought, needs notch | Excellent | Fair Torque, 1/3 HP, 1,200 RPM | 8 | 35 lb. approx. | Fair | Could improve | Good | No laps or light | Very sturdy | Excellent |
| Ultra Tec* | Very clear and engraved/painted | Yes | Neoprene, removable, hooks down | Easy to read | Torque fair, 1,500 RPM | 8 | Shp wt. 32 lb. | Very expensive | Good | Excellent | No laps, light, or water container | Head good, mast excellent | Excellent but expensive |
| Raytech | Engraved/enameled, easy to read, no mast | Yes | Plastic, weak needs notch | Acceptable | 50-500 RPM, Can slow with finger | 6 | Shp wt. 35 lb. | Fair | Could improve | Easy with all accessories | Depends on price paid | Passable construction | Fair, could be better |
| Xristalite Tec-87** | Engraved/enameled, easy |
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