First of all, this is a rare and complete Beacon Star Lapidary Catalog. Consequently, this booklet is 41 pages in length. Also, it includes everything from machines to accessories.

Most importantly, Beacon Star’s logo is “Precision Machines made from rust free aluminum and stainless steel“

Secondly, also is an accompanying 7 page Price List which corresponds with the catalog. Consequently, this price guide is effective December 1, 1980. Most importantly, this lapidary company, back in the day, is in Rothsay, Minnesota. Most interestingly, they sell their own equipment brand, as well as other lapidary brands.

In addition, please click on any page for a magnified view!

To begin with, here is the Beacon Star Lapidary catalog cover c. 1980

Secondly, here are commercial and industrial saws Page 2

On the positive side, there is no Crating Charge with Beacon Star!

Equally important, here is a Slab and Trim Saw 14″ (TC-14)

In addition, more information about the Slab and Trim Saw TC-14

Also, here are 12 and 14 inch trim saws from Beacon Star page 5

In contrast, here are 6″ saws with different configurations Page 6

Also, here is a 8″ Professional Commercial Gem Cabber -WOW! (Page 7)

As a matter of fact, here is a 6″ Professional Commercial Gem Cabber -WOW!

In like manner, here are Beacon Star Saws and Flat Laps

Not to mention, Star Arbors and Accessories

Also, 6″ grinders and polishers

In contrast, 8″ grinders and polishers

In the same fashion, here are cabinet and combo units

Furthermore, dopping kits and gem polisher.

Additionally, gem polishing with diamond

Then again, here is the Beacon Star Lapidary Catalog Page 16

Also, here is their 6″ Saw/Cabber Combination

In addition, here is a Mini Trim Saw and Vari-Speed Drill

Not to mention, the Beacon Star Vibrating Polishing Laps and Tumblers

Then again, Beacon Star offers Tumblers

Also, Mini Sonic Electronic Tumblers

In addition, here are Estwing Tools for sale through Beacon Star

Also, Hand Tools, Hats, and Dremel Tools

Not to mention, Graves Faceting Machines

In addition, Faceting and Dopping Accessories

Most notably, Graves Performer performs like a key duplicator!

In addition, the catalog features Beacon Star Hand Tools

Also, more Beacon Star Tools

In addition, Beacon Star Accessories

Also, Beacon Star Valves and Adhesives

Not to mention, “Imperial” Brand Diamond Faceting Discs

Also, Beacon Star Grit Kits

In addition, Beacon Star Rings and Discs

Not to mention, Flexodiscs and Crystalpads

Also, Drills and Dressing

In addition, Belts and Compound

Not to mention, Diamond Lapidary Blades

Of course, more Lapidary Blades

In addition, MK Diamond Blades

Also, Pro Slicer Diamond Blades

Not to mention, Beacon Saw Arbors

Moreover, here is an accompanying Price List December 1, 1980

First of all, this Price List is effective December 1, 1980 Page 1

Secondly, here is the Beacon Star Lapidary Price List Page 2

Thirdly, here is the Beacon Star Lapidary Price List Page 3

Fourthly, here is the Beacon Star Lapidary Price List Page 4

Fifthly, here is the Beacon Star Lapidary Price List Page 5

Sixthly, here is the Beacon Star Lapidary Price List Page 6

Finally, here is the last page of the Beacon Star Lapidary Price List Page 7

Notably, Beacon Star is no longer in business. Alternately, companies such as Highland Park Lapidary and Diamond Pacific Lapidary now lead the industry.