HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO POLISH A ROCK
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It depends on the roughness or coarseness of the stones, but typically about a month. We've been using the tumbler for over a year and we've had some great results. The main thing is to have patience, and buy plenty of the different types of grit media.
2086730
You have to fill the tumbler at least 2/3 of the way full so you can't do a rock. That being said, it takes around a month. And you need to clean the rocks outside since the grit can't be washed down the drain.
2086731
I believe the cycle lasts 4 weeks, with a change of grit happening each week. It's gradual but effective.
1004958
We used it on slate, so not sure if that's comparable in terms of how porous it is, but that took about 48 hours.
1887191
I found that you need to soak it about 20 minutes, I use a tupperware tub that covers the whole stone. Don't store it in water, just soak it before using it.
352506
Not really, the size of a marble, remember these things run about 25 days for the complete process. Yoiu want to do big stuff, try this one:" http://www.rakuten.com/prod/thumler-lapidary-rock-tumbler-high-speed-tool/213586555.html?listingId=107415714
981323
Easy answer is 30 minutes and keep wet throughout sharpening. However I recommend soaking it for an entire 24 hours.
2246083
Yes! Very well. You have to check up on the rocks twice a day to make sure they are rotating. I polish rocks in just about a week.
1575913
You apply with a rag in small sections and floor should dry 45 minutes to an hour. It looks great when first applied. If your using in a kitchen water marks leave white rings, rubber soled shoes leave marks and it's basically a mess. I bought the polish remover after scrubbing the floor with ammonia mixture and working my fingers to the bone. Save yourself the time and money. Horrible product !
442169
Hi Julie, I go 2 min for base, first coat of polish 2 min and then @ 4 min if thick 2nd coat....(it all depend how thick polish is) and after final gel coat I cure for 5 minutes to make sure. I hope this helps. If you make the coats very thin, then curing time is less.
1809674
Yes, there are four stages of polishing. First three involve ever-finer sandpaper. The fourth involves a cream polish. I have a Honda Odyssey, with huge plastic headlights, and the process took me 45 minutes. Here is a video explaining the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvdiiXfvkD8
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I have no experience with working with rocks or garden stones, so my answer is based on what I know about the Dremel Stylus. This tool is certainly very amendable to a variety of craft projects, and I use it for polishing Premo or Sculpley clay. I have found during long bouts of sanding, smoothing and polishing, the Stylus overheats, and shuts off automatically to prevent the motor from burning out. So, if that's happening in my small scale usage, I think it will happen even more often for you and leave you feeling frustrated. If the return policy on the purchase allows you to return within 30 - 90 days and you're willing to give it a whirl, then buy it. It is very lightweight, affordable and versatile. I love mine and love finding new uses for it every day. I hope my response helps you. P.S. Contact Dremel's Customer Service and see what they have to say! Good luck to you!
1796015
I did Oklahoma stone that's pool coping. Instructions say to dab up any excess that pools as this isn't desirable when dried. I noticed on the third & final coat applied with a paint brush that small areas started staying behind. I just brushed it out/over the dryer parts of the stone. Like I said this was outdoor pool coping, and, for that purpose there is no wiping-polishing-buffing. Just let dry and keep dry (no rain) for 24 hours.
733094
After the piece of furniture is polished and thoroughly buffed, I usually wait a couple of hours. I don't know if waiting that long is really necessary, though.
1757477
I have recently checked Rock Tumbler's website and found that Cerium Oxide is used polishing certain rocks.Check out this site www.rocktumbler.com Hope this answers your question.
1476268
It depends on the size of your tumbler barrel.for a 1.5 lb or 3 lb barrel, you need 4 level tbsp of course and medium grit, and 5 level tbsp of pre-polish and polish. Fill the tumbler with rocks to about 2/3 of the barrel. Add grit, and enough water to cover the rocks.Tumble each grit for 7 to 10 days. Then burnish (1/4 tbsp Dawn and water) for about 2 hours. Hope this helps.
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I would suggest at least 4-1/2" or larger in diameter. For polishing I use a least a 7"-9" polisher that is variable speed and runs at the right speed for the material you are polishing. Grinders are too fast for polishing. Some materials require a higher speed but grinders are way too fast for polishing.
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It really depends on how bad the finish is on your ring. A little does go a long way, but for the average ring without hard to polish grooves, I would guess 5-10 times. However, if you use a lot of compound per polishing session, the estimate would go way down. Hope that helps.
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My guess: 3 to 3 1/2 minutes. I just timed grinding about 30 grams: two minutes.