i need to purchase more grit sets for my sons rock tumbler nsi smithsonian. can i use this grit?
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Sure....abrasives are all the same . Suggest buying in larger quantities as small package costs are high per ounce.
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There is enough for two batches of tumbled and polished stores. Total weigh about 0ne pound.
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Yes, these will work. Just follow the directions provided with your tumbler for the amounts to add.
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Unless the tumbler instructions specifically exclude any grit except theirs, I don't see why it shouldn't work just fine. There are four levels of grit to handle all stages.
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Yes, it will work just fine. Just make sure to use the specified amount for your particular tumbler.
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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 would have to contact Winco for that, as their catalog makes no mention of the actual grit size:http://wincous.com/PDF/cultery.pdfhttp://www.wincous.com/spjj.asp?ProductNO=SS-1211&PicUrl;=200710910411531674
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Yes! check this out:http://www.ehow.com/how_6658044_make-glass-using-rock-tumbler.html
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Yes, but remember it will tumble for weeks at the various grits. And it will survive. This unit is a BEAST. Just runs and runs. You can count on it to perform.
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I see no reason why it shouldn't. It's very flat and the diamond grit is harder than any stone. And it's no too coarse.
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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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Yes, for medium grit stones, please soak in water for 10-15 minutes before use.
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You probably will only be able to put 5 or 6 rocks at a time into this tumbler. There are 4 polish powders, and each takes at least 7 days. Course grit, fine grit, pre polish powder, and polish powder. I would suggest you use the course grit for more than 7 days if these are very rough. I only polish agates, and they are not rough at all. you're looking at about 28-30 days for shiny. The one thing I found about the last step with the polishing powder is it sticks in cracks. Be wary of that, then use a toothbrush to scrub out as much as you can. Rock polishing is not quick.
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Hi David, We bought this tumbler for my son and were very happy with it. It really is sturdy and worth the extra money (vs the cheap models). It comes with the tumbler and barrel, grit pack, polishing rock, jewelry kit and instructions. It is noisy but it does the job!
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It does not indicate on packaging what the grit might be or the grinding stone composition. However, it appears to be A super fine grit and is man made. I have been using it with great satisfaction for sewing scissors, both industrial and regular home scissors.
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I use an Alabama whetstone. Fine grit and medium grit. Same as all my other knives. The stainless does require more time
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I use a RCBS Rock Chucker that I have had for over 30+ yrs. Shouldn't be an issue as I have used other Dies, such as Lee and others.
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This stone is very very fine. I'm not sure what the grit is. However, it is supposed to give your knife a mirror edge. My friends have gotten a mirror edge from this stone. I have not unfortunately.
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I used it on black grained granite. Worked like a charm.Marble is softer than granite. Take your time and don't rush the process. Use course grit and work your way to the fine grit. I would use rubber boots, water will go everywhere. It should work fine. Keep the grinding wheels fairly flat, or you could knock the diamond segments off the wheel.
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Yes, use the 6000 grit belt. You can find videos on YouTube and the Work Sharp web site showing the technique.
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I would use a felt polishing bob they come in several grits, 450,600,800 grit 1/2 inch cylindrical Mc Master Carr For Them
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I would answer yes, but there are better ways. Because of the length of the blade you would have to use one wheel on the grinder at a time. Because of deep nicks on the blade from rocks or what ever, you may wear the grit off the wheel quite a bit. A ribbon sander with 60 or 80 grit would be better. Or even a metal file. That being said, I could do it, and do it well.