{"title":"Faceting Accessories","description":"Tools and accessories used for faceting gemstones","products":[{"product_id":"cutkit-index-gears","title":"CutKit™ Index Gears","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese index gears fit the Vevor faceting machine used with the CutKit\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/b\u003e as well as other similar faceting machines.  Each gear comes with a 4mm allen key for installation.  Machines usually come with a 96 degree already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex gears are used to set the rotational angle while faceting.  The number of teeth on the index gear controls the type of symmetry you can cut into your stone.  The default is a 96 degree which allows for most classic cuts but does not have 5-fold, 7-fold or 9-fold symmetry.  This limits what you can cut on it.  For instance a D20 cut has 5-fold symmetry and an 80 degree gear is needed to cut it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching the index gear on your machine is easy--a single bolt runs through the middle of the gear and holds it in place.  Make sure to tighten it well when you reinstall!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"64 Degree","offer_id":47901429432608,"sku":"CK_Gear_64","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80 Degree","offer_id":47901429465376,"sku":"CK_Gear_80","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"72 Degree","offer_id":47901429498144,"sku":"CK_Gear_72","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"96 Degree","offer_id":47901429530912,"sku":"CK_Gear_96","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120 Degree","offer_id":47901429563680,"sku":"CK_Gear_120","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/6794\/0384\/files\/gear.jpg?v=1711218632"},{"product_id":"cutkit1-faceting-kit-faceting-for-under-500-dollars-all-in","title":"CutKit™ Faceting Kit -- Faceting for under 500 dollars all-in!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the CutKit\u003cb\u003e™\u003c\/b\u003e!  If you want to get faceting for under 500 dollars, you can!  All you need is: \u003cstrong\u003ethis kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eVevor faceting machine\u003c\/strong\u003e (not included in the kit, see purchasing links below), an \u003cstrong\u003ealcohol lamp,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003cstrong\u003ecraft knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, a can of \u003cstrong\u003eWD-40\u003c\/strong\u003e, a roll of \u003cstrong\u003epaper towels\u003c\/strong\u003e and two \u003cstrong\u003ebuckets\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/facet.ing\" title=\"Facet.ing cutkit official website\"\u003eFacet.ing\u003c\/a\u003e for full information and instructional videos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now offer two versions of the kit. The CutKit\u003cb\u003e™\u003c\/b\u003e2.5 comes with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x CutKit\u003cb\u003e™\u003c\/b\u003e2.5 Mast (with a solid steel post for added stability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x magnetic transfer jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x steel girdle plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x dop holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 6mm dop pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 10mm dop pair (May have some rust spots, that's how they come from the factory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 240 grit lap\u003cimg\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 600 grit lap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x copper polishing laps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 8k prepolish diamond compound syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 30k polish diamond compound syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x stick Princeton low temperature dop wax (may shatter in shipping, but will still melt fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x JB Weld UV-activated superglue (for easier dopping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x stone tongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x nut\/bolt set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x water shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x motor shim kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x lap charging ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x YAG facet rough (assorted colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x small brass lap nut (note: due to more recent changes to machine tolerances these may not fit well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CutKit3 is identical to the 2.5 except the magnetic transfer jig is replaced by our new large format universal transfer jig designed by me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you get either kit with the Premium Rough Addon, the following are added to the kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA three-piece set of some of our best-selling rough (approximately 13g total of LuAG, GAGG lumogarnet and pink laser titanium sapphire.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x larger knurled brass lap nut (nicer on the fingers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 120 degree index gear (good for 10-fold symmetries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 3000 grit prepolish diamond compound (ideal for all ruby\/sapphire and fast on anything)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dice-Cutting Addon contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 100 grit lap for extra-coarse roughing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 80 degree index gear (ideal for cutting D20s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Sapphire Rod Preform (approximately 30g, grown for infrared countermeasures)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Golden Laser Garnet Cone (approximately 40g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Table Dop v2 is a custom-designed adapter for cutting tables at approximately 45 degrees.  Every 6mm table adapter I tried was annoying or unusable so I had to make my own.  Its unique square hole allows any 6mm or 1\/4\" dop to be used in it, even ones that are over- or undersized, and we now offer them with both 6mm and 1\/4\" shafts as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plastic Water Guard sits on top of the round water shield on the machine and has an adjustable-height splash guard. It cuts spray down significantly during cutting and is especially nice for tall sintered laps.  Highly recommended--this part was designed by Garret Mitchell from the CutKit community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Handpiece Holders are a replacement set of holders with better machining.  Comes with bolts and an allen wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other accessories, such as wax, UV dopping superglue and more index gear types see this page:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.turtleshoard.com\/collections\/faceting-accessories\" title=\"Cutkit Faceting Accessories by Turtle's Hoard\"\u003ehttps:\/\/store.turtleshoard.com\/collections\/faceting-accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor discussion we have a facebook group over at \u003ca title=\"Official CutKit Faceting Machine Facebook Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cutkit\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cutkit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit was designed initially with the Vevor KD-8801 faceting machine in mind, which can be purchased at any of the the below links.  AliExpress seems to have the lowest prices these days.  Other similar machines from Vevor or other suppliers can be used though they typically require additional modification--in particular sharpening a blunt angle indicator and replacing the original protractor with the CutKit\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e™\u003c\/b\u003e ProTractor2.  Just avoid the kind with a cast iron base and long skinny legs, the kit is compatible with them but they aren't ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca role=\"button\" title=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.us\/item\/3256808216341158.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.us\/item\/3256808216341158.html\" class=\"anchor_edefb8 anchorUnderlineOnHover_edefb8\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.aliexpress.us\/item\/3256808216341158.html\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/145039310594\" title=\"Ebay Store for Vevor Faceting Machine\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/145039310594 (this was formerly the Vevor eBay store but still has the correct model at the best eBay price)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VEVOR-Gem-Faceting-Machine-Manipulator\/dp\/B0C1C8S8HB\" title=\"vevor store for vevor faceting machine\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VEVOR-Gem-Faceting-Machine-Manipulator\/dp\/B0C1C8S8HB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vevor.com\/gem-faceting-machine-c_11125\/vevor-gem-faceting-machine-180w-jade-grinding-polishing-2980rpm-rock-polisher-p_010173616181\" title=\"Vevor.com faceting machine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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bolt on each side aligns dops with an angled end key.  This jig is included in the CutKit\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e3 but it suitable for use with any major and most minor brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have a magnetic transfer jig (which was included in the CutKit\u003cspan\u003e™1, 2 and 2.5) for quick and easy dopping of magnetic dops.  It is one block of aluminum with strong rare earth magnets to hold steel dops in alignment without the need for any clamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur old large format transfer jigs only handle 6mm dops and stones up to 32mm in diameter and are now discontinued, with remaining stock offered at a steep discount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Universal CutKit Transfer Jig","offer_id":51125738471712,"sku":"CK_Transfer_Uni_Set","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnetic Transfer Jig","offer_id":50046946214176,"sku":"CK_Transfer_Magnetic","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Old Large Format Transfer Jig 6mm Only (discontinued)","offer_id":50046962925856,"sku":"CK_Transfer_Large","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/6794\/0384\/files\/20260114_1508352.jpg?v=1768425136"},{"product_id":"grinding-and-polishing-laps-for-the-cutkit-6-inch-laps","title":"Grinding and Polishing Laps for the CutKit (6 inch laps)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are cutting and polishing laps for the CutKit\u003cspan\u003e™.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have both 6 inch diameter toppers which are placed on the master lap and 6 inch solid sintered laps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSintered laps have a high concentration of diamond mixed with bronze in a thick layer.  They last basically forever--they are less aggressive than a topper of the same grit and leave a smoother finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote the sintered laps are thicker than our other laps but the center of the lap is actually thinner.  Each lap comes with a spacer to allow the lap nut to lock it in place, plus a flexible plastic sheet with two clips--this can be clipped onto the machine's water shield to reduce the extra spray caused by how thick the sintered laps are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 100 grit sintered lap is good for rough cutting, but cuts more like a 240.  The 600 is great for final placement of facets and leaves an excellent surface for a fast prepolish.  These laps can glaze over time and slow down (particularly when cutting large moissanites!)--I have run a 1000 grit whetstone over mine while spinning with a good water drip and that rapidly brought it back to its original speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 grit topper laps are good for extra-coarse roughing of very large stones like dice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240 grit topper laps are good for coarse shaping of a stone--I almost never place all the facets with a 240, just a few to get the stone preshaped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e600 grit laps are used for placing facets close to their final position.  These laps should be broken in with a piece of corundum, as they will typically cut a little too aggressively when fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper laps are charged with diamond grit (best of all, Gearloose™ Diastiks) and used for prepolish and polish.  These sometimes arrive with scratches--don't be concerned, they come from the factory that way.  Copper laps tend to perform best when scored, putting intentional scratches into the surface to help retain diamond and increase surface complexity.  \u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qnHvrXfyX1U\" href=\"Here%20is%20a%20video%20on%20the%20topic%20by%20Justin%20K%20Prim,%20who%20I%20learned%20about%20it%20from.\"\u003eHere is a video on the topic by Justin K Prim.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"100 grit plated lap","offer_id":50046993137952,"sku":"CK_Lap_100","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 grit plated lap","offer_id":50046993170720,"sku":"CK_Lap_240","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 grit plated lap","offer_id":50047016042784,"sku":"CK_Lap_600","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Copper topper 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here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel post upgrade is a replacement for the aluminum one on the CutKit\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e™\u003c\/b\u003e 1 and 2 masts--just unscrew the aluminum original and thread the steel one on.  Note that this is already included in the CutKit2.5 and 3.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Girdle Plate is a stainless steel plate which fits over your mast and rests on the bolt that supports the girdle nut.  It prevents the sweeping of the handpiece from rotating the girdle nut and changing the vertical height.  This is included in the CutKit 2.5 and 3.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor shim kit comes with a set of 0.1mm washers and a pointed dop for shimming the motor flat relative to the mast.  This is included in the CutKit2.5 and 3.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Handpiece Holders are a replacement set of holders with better machining--they also do not have detents like some newer Vevor machines do.  This comes with bolts and an allen wrench for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other accessories and consumables, such as dop wax, UV dopping superglue and more index gear types see this page:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.turtleshoard.com\/collections\/faceting-accessories\" title=\"Cutkit Faceting Accessories by Turtle's Hoard\"\u003ehttps:\/\/store.turtleshoard.com\/collections\/faceting-accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor discussion we have a facebook group over at \u003ca title=\"Official CutKit Faceting Machine Facebook Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cutkit\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cutkit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Replacement Handpiece Holders","offer_id":51470886011168,"sku":"CK_Holder_set","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Larger Knurled Brass Lap 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ProTractor2","offer_id":51471289024800,"sku":"CK2_Protractor_Assembled","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/6794\/0384\/files\/20250616_221214.jpg?v=1764000887"},{"product_id":"cutkit™-precision-handpiece","title":"CutKit™ Precision Handpiece","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NEW CutKit\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e™ \u003c\/b\u003ePrecision Handpiece 2 is a drop-in replacement that's a major upgrade on the original.  It has a functional, easy-to-use cheater with 1\/4 degree markings, a standard ER-11 collet for holding dops, a new vernier scale for easily reading 5ths of a degree (and splitting to tenths) and overall better construction to remove the excessive slop in the original.  Each handpiece comes with pair of wrenches for tightening dops in the collet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to use US standard 1\/4 inch dops like those from Ultra Tec, Graves or Facetron get the 1\/4 inch collet add-on.  This includes both an ER-11 1\/4\" collet and a collet nut so it can be easily swapped back and fourth with the 6mm collet that comes with the handpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Precision Handpiece 2","offer_id":51471302983968,"sku":"CK_Handpiece_Set","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/6794\/0384\/files\/CutKit_precision_handpiece.jpg?v=1775883014"},{"product_id":"collet-converter-for-cutkit™-precision-handpiece-1-4-inch-er11","title":"Collet Converter For CutKit™ Precision Handpiece (1\/4 Inch ER11)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a converter for the CutKit Precision Handpiece.  If you want to use US standard 1\/4 inch dops like those from Ultra Tec, Graves or Facetron, you'll want this 1\/4 inch collet add-on. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis includes both an ER-11 1\/4\" collet and a collet nut so it can be easily swapped back and fourth with the 6mm collet that comes with the handpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"1\/4\" ER11 Collet and Collet Nut for Precision Handpiece","offer_id":51471347745056,"sku":"CK_Collet_1\/4_set","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/6794\/0384\/files\/Precision_Handpiece_Collet.jpg?v=1775882998"},{"product_id":"cutkit™-universal-table-dop-v2","title":"CutKit™ Universal Table Dop v2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Table Dop v2 is a custom-designed adapter for cutting tables at approximately 45 degrees.  Every 6mm table adapter I tried was annoying or unusable so I had to make my own.  Its unique square hole allows any 6mm or 1\/4\" dop to be used in it, even ones that are over- or undersized, and we now offer them with both 6mm and 1\/4\" shafts as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Universal Table Dop v2 with 6mm 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It cuts spray down significantly during cutting and is especially nice for tall sintered laps.  Highly recommended--this part was designed by Garret Mitchell from the CutKit community.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vevor.com\/gem-faceting-machine-c_11125\/vevor-gem-faceting-machine-180w-jade-grinding-polishing-2980rpm-rock-polisher-p_010173616181\" title=\"Vevor.com faceting machine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Water Guard","offer_id":51471389196576,"sku":"CK_Water_Guard_1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/6794\/0384\/files\/Cutkit_Water_Guard.jpg?v=1775886984"},{"product_id":"universal-table-dop-v1-6mm","title":"Universal Table Dop 1.0 (6mm shaft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Universal Table Dop 1.0 designed for the CutKit.  It has a 6mm shaft and accepts any nominal 6mm or 1\/4\" dop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a custom-designed adapter for cutting tables at approximately 45 degrees.  This is the original 1.0 version, availabl on deep discount while remaining supplies last.  It has been replaced with the version 2 which has some rounded edges for more comfortable operation, but still works very well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Universal Table Dop v1 6mm (old version)","offer_id":51471390834976,"sku":"CK_Table_Dop_6mm","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/6794\/0384\/files\/20250617_124354.jpg?v=1775886984"},{"product_id":"cutkit™-precision-mast","title":"CutKit™ Precision Mast","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new CutKit\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e™ \u003c\/b\u003ePrecision Mast is a total replacement of the original mast, height adjuster, yoke and protractor.  It is made to be paired with the Precision Handpiece--together they make a complete faceting arm which can be mounted on a variety of different faceting machine bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've made a lot of upgrades, but upgrades can only take you so far, and I've finally just replaced every part on the faceting arm.  This allowed me to avoid all the loose tolerances and difficult design decisions I have been having to work around and instead focus on making it the way I want it to be.  These cut very similarly to the CutKit but with much less looseness and slop and better precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height is adjusted with a micrometer rather than a split nut--this gives both better precision and a wider adjustment range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post is a precision 16mm linear shaft with a precision linear bushing, paired with a larger stainless steel foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protractor design works just the same as the CutKit ProTractor upgrades for the original but with better mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side holders have detents to keep the precision handpiece in place but allow it to be removed if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall it's much, much nicer to cut on.  I've been testing different prototypes for a while and I enjoy cutting with it a great deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the original handpieces will technically fit, but their side posts tend to be out of round and struggle with the tighter specs of the precision mast, so I do not recommend using it except with the CutKit precision handpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turtle's Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Precision Mast Early Bird Price (Mast Only no Handpiece)","offer_id":51753772286240,"sku":"CK_PrecisionMast","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/6794\/0384\/files\/20260528_235612.jpg?v=1780027220"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.gemsofscience.com\/collections\/faceting-accessories.oembed","provider":"Gems Of Science","version":"1.0","type":"link"}