Quote Originally Posted by Russel Baldridge View Post
I am also suprised that they would recommend lapping the lapping plate. Periodic resurfacing at the factory would make more sense than passing the work on to the customer.
I know the DRLP (Diamond Reference Lapping Plate) has a trade in option where the factory sends out a factory resurfaced (to the same specs as the original) DRLP. No such trade in animal exists for the GDLP. The website says the DRLP can be worn out after 2-3 years of "hard use".

Chris L