Faceting Machines – Comparison Chart
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| NAME | Adjustments easy to read, painted or engraved | Variable Speed | Splash Pan | Protractor precision & reliability | Torque & RPM | Lap Size 8 6 or both | Size & Weight | Price of Accessories | Customer Serivce | Overall Ease of Use | How Complete when Purchased | Overall Construction & Size | Over all quality for money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | Small, engraved | Yes | Very good, needs Notch | Small, hard to read | 1/8 HP Torque OK | 8 ? | Shp wt. 32 lbs. | Fair | N/A | Fair | No laps or light | Very Good 7.5 by 16 | Excellent |
| Facetron | Painted/ Digital | Yes | after thought need notch | Excellent | Fair Torque, 1/3 HP, 1200 RPM | 8 | 35 lbs. approx. | Fair | Could Improve | Good | No laps or light | Very Sturdy | Excellent |
| Ultra Tec* | Very Clear & Engraved/paint | Yes | neoprene removable hooks down | Easy to read | Torque fair 1500 RPM | 8″ | Shp wt. 32 lbs. | Very Expensive | Good | Excellent | No laps, light, water container | Head good, mast excellent | Excellent but expensive |
| Raytech | engraved/enameled/easy/no mast | Yes | plastic, weak needs notch | Acceptable | 50-500 RPM Can slow with finger | 6″ | Shp wt. 35 lbs. | Fair | Could Improve | Easy with all accessories | Depends on price paid | Passable construction | Fair could improve |
| Xristalite Tec-87** | engraved/enameled easy to read | Yes | excellent | easy |
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