Lapidary Blade Speed Recommendations
Approximate Arbor Shaft RPM Range | ||
Blade Diameter | MK-301 | MK-303 |
Surface Feet Per Minute | 3000 - 4500 | 4500 - 6000 |
4" (102mm) | 2860 - 4300 | 4300 - 5730 |
5" (127mm) | 2290 - 3440 | 3440 - 4580 |
6" (152mm) | 1910 - 2870 | 2870 - 3820 |
7" (178mm) | 1640 - 2460 | 2460 - 3270 |
8" (203mm) | 1430 - 2150 | 2150 - 2870 |
9" (229mm) | 1270 - 1910 | 1910 - 2550 |
10" (254mm) | 1150 - 1720 | 1720 - 2290 |
12" (305mm) | 960 - 1430 | 1430 - 1910 |
14" (356mm) | 820 - 1230 | 1230 - 1640 |
16" (406mm) | 720 - 1070 | 1070 - 1430 |
18" (457mm) | 640 - 960 | 960 - 1270 |
20" (508mm) | 570 - 860 | 860 - 1150 |
24" (610mm) | • | 720 - 960 |
30" (762mm) | • | 570 - 760 |
36" (914mm) | • | 480 - 640 |