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For over 100 years, leading metalworkers have come to know and rely upon Gesswein for the best
in abrasives.
We are proud Gesswein stones are the unquestionable choice of leading mold and die craftsmen
worldwide. Their trust and confidence in us is due to:
emanding Standards: For each stone, careful grading eliminates oversized grains and special
• D
blending operations ensure absolute uniformity of finish, whatever your application.
• Exceptional Quality Control: Working closely with the best suppliers in the industry as well as making
blocks and stones at our facility to ensure the highest standards are consistently met.
• Highest Quality Ingredients: Our stones are composed of the purest ingredients.
As an industry pioneer, we have long known an important key to continued success —provide a
complete range of products that allows polishers to choose the perfect stone for each task. We
continue to develop new products to meet the changing needs of our customers.
Made in
the USA
Gesswein Headquarters in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Demanding standards.
Exceptional quality control.
Quality ingredients.
Abrasive Breakdown
Stone Page Grain Bond Hardness Ratio Wet or Dry Recommended Metals
White Mold and tool steels including P20, 420SS, and soft non-ferrous
Ultra-Soft 12 Vitrified Very Soft Very Fast Wet & Dry metals such as Aluminum, Beryllium and Kirksite.
Aluminum Oxide
Hard and soft tool steels as low as Rockwell C 25. Soft non-ferrous
Rough Out 15 Aluminum Oxide Vitrified Very Soft Fast Wet & Dry metals such as Aluminum, Beryllium and Kirksite.
General White
11 Vitrified Medium Moderate Wet All tool steels of all hardness such as A2, D2, M2 S7, and H13.
Purpose Aluminum Oxide
Black Hard and soft tool steels as low as Rockwell C 25. Soft non-
Moldmaker 8 Vitrified Medium Soft Fast Wet ferrous metals such as Aluminum, Beryllium and Kirksite.
Silicon Carbide
Brown Wet & All mold and tool steels of all hardness such as A2, D2, S7, H13,
Diemaker 2-3 Vitrified Medium Moderate P20, 420SS, and soft non-ferrous metals such as Aluminum,
Aluminum Oxide Limited Dry Beryllium and Kirksite.
Ruby Rough Ruby All tool steels of all hardness such as A2, D2, M2, S7, and H13. Soft non-
14 Vitrified Medium Moderate Wet & Dry ferrous metals such as Aluminum, Beryllium and Kirksite.
Out Aluminum Oxide
Super Fine 12 Aluminum Oxide Vitrified Medium Moderate-Fast Wet & Dry All tool steels of all hardness such as A2, D2, M2, S7, and H13.
White Wet &
Oil-Treated 7 Vitrified Medium Hard Moderate All tool steels of all hardness such as A2, D2, M2, S7, and H13.
Aluminum Oxide Limited Dry
All mold and tool steels of all hardness such as A2, D2, S7, H13,
Moldmaker Green
9 Vitrified Medium Hard Moderate-Fast Wet P20, 420SS, and soft non-ferrous metals such as Aluminum,
PLUS Silicon Carbide Beryllium and Kirksite.
Premium White
10 Vitrified Medium Hard Slow Wet All tool steels of all hardness such as A2, D2, M2, S7, and H13.
White Aluminum Oxide
White
EDM 4-5 Vitrified Hard Slow Wet Medium and Hard tool steels as high as Rockwell C 62
Aluminum Oxide
White
EDM Blue 6 Vitrified Very Hard Slow Wet Medium and Hard tool steels as high as Rockwell C 62
Aluminum Oxide
RA 13 Aluminum Oxide Resin Very Hard Slow Wet All tool steels of all hardness such as A2, D2, M2, S7, and H13.
IMPORTANT: Abrasive stones break down during mold and die polishing, grinding, tool
sharpening, and dressing of cutting & grinding wheels. The resulting dust is classified
by OSHA as inert or nuisance dust. Please consult the Safety Data Sheet for each stone;
data provided therein pertains primarily to the dust produced during and after use.
Please note that hazards may change when abrasive stones are used in conjunction
with solvents, cutting fluids or other chemicals. For more complete information, consult
the Safety Data Sheets of chemical products used with abrasive stone products.
5⁄32" x 5⁄32" x 4" 12 1⁄ 2 " x 1⁄8" x 6" 12 1" x 1⁄8" x 6" 6 1" x 1⁄2" x 6" 6
Grit Item# Grit Item# Grit Item# Grit Item#
100 415-1010 100 412-1103 100 412-1011 100 412-1007
120 415-1012 120 412-5203 120 412-5211 120 412-5207
150 415-1015 150 412-1153 150 412-1111 150 412-1107
220 415-1020 220 412-1203 220 412-1211 220 412-1207
320 415-1030 320 412-1303 320 412-1311 320 412-1307
400 415-1040 400 412-1403 400 412-1411 400 412-1407
600 415-1060 600 412-1603 600 412-1611 600 412-1607
800 415-1080 800 412-1803 800 412-1811 800 412-1807
1200 415-1200 1200 412-2003 1200 412-2011 1200 412-2007
1⁄4" x 1⁄8" x 6" 12 1⁄ 2 " x 1⁄4" x 6" 12 1" x 1⁄4" x 6" 6 1" x 1" x 6" 6
Grit Item# Grit Item# Grit Item# Grit Item#
100 412-1101 100 412-1104 100 412-1012 100 412-1106
120 412-5201 120 412-5204 120 412-5212 120 412-5206
150 412-1151 150 412-1154 150 412-1112 150 412-1156
220 412-1201 220 412-1204 220 412-1212 220 412-1206
320 412-1301 320 412-1304 320 412-1312 320 412-1306
400 412-1401 400 412-1404 400 412-1412 400 412-1406
600 412-1601 600 412-1604 600 412-1612 600 412-1606
800 412-1801 800 412-1804 800 412-1812 800 412-1806
1200 412-2001 1200 412-2004 1200 412-2012 1200 412-2006
55⁄⁄32
32"" x
x 55⁄⁄32
32"" x
x 4"
4" 12 1⁄2" x 1⁄16" x 6" 12 1⁄ 2 " x 1⁄4" x 6" 12
12pc
Grit Item# Grit Item# Grit Item#
90 415-0406 90 420-4090 90 420-4094
120 415-0408 120 420-4120 120 420-4124
180 415-0410 180 420-4180 180 420-4184
220 415-0420 220 420-4200 220 420-4204
320 415-0430 320 420-4300 320 420-4304
400 415-0440 400 420-4400 400 420-4404
600 415-0460 600 420-4600 600 420-4604
EDM 12 Moldmaker 12
Grit Item# Grit Item#
100 425-6023 100 410-0023
120 425-0123 150 410-0123
150 425-6523 180 410-1823
180 425-0183 220 410-0223
220 425-0223 320 410-0323
Hybrid Shape Stones
320 425-0323 400 410-0423 (half-round / half-square)
400 425-0423 600 410-0623
600 425-0623
In order to try our most popular Gesswein stone types, we have created these sets ranging from 6 to 11 pieces covering all the
grits available in the most popular 1 ⁄ 2" x 1 ⁄ 8" x 6" size. Choose from Diemaker, EDM, EDM Blue, General Purpose, Moldmaker,
Moldmaker PLUS, Oil-Treated, Premium White Stone, Ultra-Soft and RA Sets. Or, select our 78-Piece Finishing Stone Set below.
1
⁄2" x 1⁄8" x 6"
We offer eight 12-piece stone sets of our most popular stones. Choose from Diemaker, EDM, EDM Blue, General Purpose,
Moldmaker, Moldmaker PLUS, Oil-Treated and Premium White Stone Sets. Or, select our Discovery Stone Set below, which includes
all eight sets. Each Finishing Stone Set serves as a perfect introduction to our popular stone lines, and includes four different grits
of the three most popular sizes.
1
⁄4" x 1⁄8" 1
⁄2" x 1⁄8" 1
⁄2" x 1⁄4"
Set contains one each of the following grits and types of stones. Simply
select the size you require.
Stone Grits
EDM 180, 220, 320, 400
Oil-Treated 120, 220, 320, 400
Diemaker 150, 220, 320, 400
General Purpose 150, 220, 320, 400
Moldmaker PLUS 150, 220, 320, 400
Stone Set Size Item#
1⁄4" x 1⁄ 8" x 6"
405-2035
1⁄4" x 1⁄4" x 6"
405-2045
1⁄2" x 1⁄8" x 6"
405-2055
1⁄2" x 1⁄4" x 6"
405-2075
Diemaker 800 1/4"x 1/8" 1/4"x 1/4" 1/2"x 1/8" 1/2"x 1/4"
Diemaker 900 1/4"x 1/8" 1/4"x 1/4" 1/2"x 1/8" 1/2"x 1/4"
Moldmaker PLUS 800 1/4"x 1/8" 1/4"x 1/4" 1/2"x 1/8" 1/2"x 1/4"
Item#
Soft & Fine Set 405-2085
Finishing Stone Laps (Sold in packages of 10) Description Grit Height Size Item
Diemaker Rectangle 400 1⁄8" 1⁄4" x 3⁄4"
Polish small surfaces with these Finishing Stone Laps. Available 404-1430
Diemaker Rectangle 600 1⁄8" 1⁄4" x 1⁄2"
in various grits of Diemaker, EDM Blue and Moldmaker PLUS 404-1620
Diemaker Rectangle 900 1⁄8" 1⁄4" x 3⁄4"
finishing stones. Use our diamond mounted point (226-1263, 404-1930
1/8" shank) to form a small depression on the top center surface Diemaker Triangle 400 3⁄16" 1⁄2"
404-0421
of the finishing stone lap. Then, use the lapping rod with angle Diemaker Triangle 600 3⁄16" 1⁄2"
404-0621
(403-1060) to drive the finishing stone lap with a profiler, such as Diemaker Triangle 900 3⁄16" 1⁄2"
404-0921
the Mark ll Di-Profiler or the Power Hand Reciprocating Profiler 1⁄8" 1⁄4" x 3⁄4"
EDM Blue Rectangle 320 404-5330
Z-2X or Z-6X. Use stoning oil with these finishing stone laps. 1⁄8" 1⁄4" x 3⁄4"
Moldmaker PLUS Rectangle 400 404-1440
Moldmaker PLUS Rectangle 600 1⁄8" 1⁄4" x 3⁄4"
404-1640
Moldmaker PLUS Rectangle 800 1⁄8" 1⁄4" x 3⁄4"
404-1940
Moldmaker PLUS Triangle 400 3⁄16" 1⁄2"
404-0430
Moldmaker PLUS Triangle 600 3⁄16" 1⁄2"
404-0630
Moldmaker PLUS Triangle 800 3⁄16" 1⁄2"
404-0830
Double Enders
Will accommodate pencil stones ( 5⁄32" square) as well as other small
round and square stones up to 1⁄4" x 1⁄4". Available in three colors
(blue, black and red) that may be used to distinguish one grit or
grade of stone from another. Set of three (#403-0120) contains one
of each color. Measure 57⁄8" length.
Description Item#
Blue 403-0101
Black 403-0102
Red 403-0103
Set of 3 403-0120
Stones not included