What else do I need to get started with rock polishing?
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You will need the package of 4 different grit. I bought the package that contained 4 large, 1/2 pound packages of grit. Then some rocks, of course. Not real big rocks. Rocks about the size of a strawberry and smaller. Any shape. We have, so far, polished all shapes of rocks. Even flat ones. Just make sure you measure the grit exactly as it says and leave in the tumbler for at least 7 days. We go through and sort through the rocks after each week. Moving some to the next stage and putting some back to the first stage again.
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I would use a solid cylindrical drum, 3/8 inch in diameter, and whatever grit you need, but I'd start at 150 grit
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I put skim Stone right over tile and used their sanded primer. I did Ardex feather finish over formica, and used the same sanded primer. I think you can get sanded primer almost anywhere (I used sanded primer with American Clay also.)
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it comes with everything you need to get started cleaning solution buffing compound sandpaper and buffing wheels
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Holly, I didn't purchase the polishing block. I shaved the product with a single-edged razor blade until flush with the surrounding surface, and polished out with the included cloth. It worked fine.
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Besides the polisher you'll also get a "How to" DVD. You'll need to order or buy the pads for applying the polish/wax/gloss. I like the 3M brand pads.
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You can use a regular (3 1/2 -4 inchgrinders for polishing,however I suggest a variable speed, polishing concrete I would start with 80 grit and progressively work up to 800. At the very least use a Makita or Bosch angle grinder the cheaper ones are not double insulated(bad for wet use) VERY noisy and they don't run smoothly.....if you want to spend the money the best grinder to use for polishing is a matabo variable speed,also flex makes a good hi end grinder.....use a sponge to wet surface keep it wet and have at it.
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Yes, it looks like this grit will polish rocks up to a hardness of 8. keep your rocks the same hardness and they should eventually polish up decently.
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You need to buy some grit I believe. It's been a while since i purchased mine.
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Get a good quality set of stones of different grit. I have not sharpened mine yet but have an assortment of different blades. I use either a 4 stone Arkansas kit and depending on knife and material, you can get one of these Woodstock SteeleX D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
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I do not know. I purchased the tumbler for my great nephew. I do not know if he has tried to polish a stone. Sorry.
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1000 grit you need remove large nicks, the 6000grit is polishing only, I like to use a middle grit before the 6000. So to answer your question you dont have to use the 6000 grit.
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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 really don't know if will polish rock but, it does a grrrreat job on polishing brass with the right medium. We had some brass shells that had not been polished for years and we turned it on an let it run for 4 hours an they look brand new. I sure hope this helps you.
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i personally just wash the stone, if you're really interested in getting it to look like new buy some sandpaper sand it. make sure when you're through sanding you finish with fine sandpaperto make it smooth and then put veg, oil on the top. i hope this helps you.
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Not really, I would use in conjunction with a 8000 grit Japanese stone. However, using the diamond stone followed by a leather strop and some polished compound gives an excellent mirrored finished and a great edge. depends on the work you are doing and what you want to achieve. The beauty of the diamond stone is that it is flat, stays flat and sharpens very quickly whereas an 8000 grit Japanese stone is basically just a polisher.
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The directions are pretty much a guide to follow when you get started. As you learn the different rock characteristics (hardness / size etc.) you can tweak it as needed. Some of the sites that sell rock tumbling supplies have helpful information. One I have used is http://rocktumbler.com/tips/rock-tumbler-instructions/. Good luck.