Diamond Nibs
Highest Quality and Longest Lasting Tools in the Industry
Desmond has supplied the finest quality industrial diamond nibs for over eighty years. In addition to the standard size listed, we can furnish any size diamond in any size nib or tool that you may require. We also remount diamonds and guarantee satisfactory workmanship.
How to Order
The straight shank nibs listed at the bottom are obtainable with any size of diamond in the range shown below. To order the nib you require, write the nib number and the diamond number. For example, if you need a nib with a 5/16" diameter shank, 1-1/16" long to be used on a 6" diameter wheel, order number 201-D20. (201 designates the correct nib; D20 specifies the diamond size.)
| Diamond No. | Approx. Carat | For Use on Wheels Diameter | Face |
|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | .20 | 6" | 1/2" |
| D20 | .25 | 6" | 1" |
| D25 | .35 | 8" | 3/4" |
| D30 | .50 | 10" | 1" |
| D35 | .75 | 12" | 1-1/2" |
| D40 | 1.00 | 14" | 1-1/2" |
| D45 | 1.25 | 16" | 2" |
| D50 | 1.50 | 18" | 2" |
| D55 | 1.75 | 20" | 2" |
| D60 | 2.00 | 20" | 4" |
| D65 | 2.50 | 24" | 3" |
| D70 | 3.00 | 24" | 4" |
Larger sizes also available
* Approx. price–billed at actual carat weight
| Shank Nib No. | Dia. in. | Length in. | Shank Nib No. | Dia. in. | Length in. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 1/4" | 1 | 400 | 7/8 | |
| 103 | 1-1/4 | 401 | 1 | ||
| 104 | 1-1/2 | 402 | 1-3/32 | ||
| 105 | 6 | 403 | 1-1/8 | ||
| 201 | 1-1/16 | 404 | 7/16" | 1-3/8 | |
| 202 | 5/16" | 1-1/4 | 405 | 1-5/8 | |
| 203 | 2 | 406 | 2 | ||
| 204 | 2-1/8 | 407 | 4-7/8 | ||
| 300 | 7/8 | 408 | 6 | ||
| 301 | 13/16 | 500 | 1-1/8 | ||
| 302 | 1 | 501 | 1-1/2 | ||
| 303 | 1-1/2 | 502 | 1/2" | 2-1/4 | |
| 304 | 3/8" | 1-3/4 | 503 | 4 | |
| 305 | 2 | 504 | 4-1/2 | ||
| 306 | 2-1/4 | 505 | 6 | ||
| 307 | 3 | Other sizes available at |
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| 308 | 4 | no extra cost, state dimensions. | |||