difference in diamond pastes?

[davek14]

Is there a difference in the diamond pastes available? Norton seems a little cheaper than DMT. What about "lapidary compounds"?

 

[Ernie1980]

Cheaper is not the way to go with diamond paste, it is an example of you get what you pay for! I use the DMT paste, which works quite well. A little goes a long way, so a small amount will last you a long time.

 

[davek14]

What are the differences?

 

[bucketstove]

What are the differences?

That is a good question
I looked at DMT / norton websites and those makers make no claims other than micron rating

Compare to $6 for 5 grams and $11 for 10 grams plus $3 shipping
you can find even cheaper prices on alibaba

 

[davek14]

And you can find "lapidary paste" at local craft stores. So I'm just wondering the difference.

 

[Heirphoto]

Often the pastes come in different concentrations, ie. the amount of actual diamond grit to carrier ratio. Not every 1 oz. container gas the same amount of diamond in it.

 

[Jason B.]

Often the pastes come in different concentrations, ie. the amount of actual diamond grit to carrier ratio. Not every 1 oz. container gas the same amount of diamond in it.

This^

You also have oil based and water based. DMT is an example of oil based low to medium concentration diamond paste. Handamerican spray is a known water based product with high concentration of abrasive (it goes by the carat weight). You also have a multitude of products from Ken Schwartz which I believe are mostly water based high concentration compounds, rather expensive though.