DIY Lapidary
Machine builds
RTH Members Unveiling Homemade Ingenuity
Explore our collection of ingenious do-it-yourself lapidary machine projects, innovative devices, and crafty hacks designed and built by our vibrant community of RTH forum members throughout the years.
DIY Rotary Rock Tumbler Projects
Builds: (26)
DIY Vibration Rock Tumbler Projects
Builds: (3)
DIY Rock Grinder Projects
Builds: (9)
DIY Cabochon Maker Projects
Build Projects: (19)
DIY Horizontal Flat Lap Projects
Build Projects (16)
DIY Vertical Flat Lap Projects
Build Projects (10)
DIY Lapidary Saw Projects
Build Projects (15)
DIY Lapidary Machine Refurb Projects
Build Projects: (6)
DIY Misc. Lapidary Projects
Build Projects: (10)
To merit inclusion in this section, a DIY project must, at a minimum, be posted on the forum with photos of a working prototype. The most valuable and engaging project submissions are those enriched with multiple photographs and comprehensive step-by-step descriptions, providing an immersive journey from the project’s inception to its completion.