Item Name:
Covington Machines - Two-Speed Bead Mill - 110V
SKU:
COV1040BM
Description:
A two-speed, 110V bead mill designed to grind and shape glass beads after annealing. A bead mill is a small lapidary-style grinding machine that uses rotating diamond grinding heads to refine bead profiles, clean up ends, and bring beads to consistent diameters when you need repeatable fit and symmetry. This style of tool is most often used by lampworkers and beadmakers who want to true up bead shapes for jewelry, production work, or precise matching sets. This model is intended for making beads in the 5/16 inch to 3/4 inch diameter range.
How it is used:
- Anneal the bead first, then clean it and confirm it is free of cracks before grinding.
- Mount the bead so it can be safely presented to the grinding head without grabbing.
- Use the appropriate grinding head and start at a controlled speed to remove small amounts of glass at a time.
- Keep the bead and grinding area wet as needed to control heat and reduce dust.
- Grind to final shape, then refine the finish with progressively finer abrasives if a smoother surface is desired.
