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Lapidary Shop / Moderator, Catmandewe ( Tony ) / Discs, Wheels, Belts, Pads, and Polishing  / Adhesive for Sponge Pads
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on: June 06, 2015, 07:24:17 am
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O.K. I am getting the 3M Feathering Disc Adhesive to stick the (flexible) sanding discs to the
backing plates.
I am also putting "sponge pads" between the sanding disc and the backing plate.
I understand the reason for the Feathering adhesive so that when they wear out you
can remove them for replacements.
Do I use the same adhesive to first stick the sponge pad to the backing plate or
can I use a permanent adhesive for those?
I figure I will only be replacing the sanding discs and not the sponge pad or do they
wear out too?
The feathering adhesive is expensive so don't want to have to re-glue the sponge pad
every time I replace the sanding discs if I don't have to.
Yes? No?
James
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Stone Talk / Moderator, Hummingbirdstones ( Robin ) / Mineral Specimens / Re: Anyone See This Before?
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on: June 06, 2015, 07:04:02 am
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Thanks! Went on Google and searched for Elephant Skin Jasper and came up with: "Another example of misnamed jasper is Elephant Skin Jasper. This stone is actually a combination of shells, sand and other materials compressed together at enormous pressure. Because of the varying degrees of hardness in the stone, it is difficult to give the surface a smooth polish. Often, the same stone can be known by different names depending on the person who is describing it. In addition to being called Elephant Skin Jasper, this stone is also known as Arabic Script Stone, Miriam Stone, Cobra Stone and Calligraphy Stone". James |
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Lapidary Shop / Moderator, Catmandewe ( Tony ) / Cabbing And Grooving Machines.. Projects / New and Used Reviews / Re: Plastic Tubing for My Ameritool Grinder/Polisher
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on: June 02, 2015, 03:19:31 pm
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Got the tubing from Amazon. Fits perfect.
This is what I got:
Watts SVIG10 Pre-Cut 1/2-Inch Diameter by 3/8-Inch Clear Vinyl Tubing
(3/8" inside diameter, 1/2" outside diameter)
Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride has the flexibility of rubber and the clarity of glass. The smooth dense bore maximizes flow and reduces sediment buildup, and handles a wide variety of chemicals, gases and liquids. It is resistant to acids, alkalis and many solvents which makes this tubing an excellent drainage line. It is also certified to NSF 61 section 9 Clean Drinking Water standard.
Posting this here for anyone else who needs to know the tubing size.
James
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The Gathering / Introductions / Re: Hello from a newbie
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on: June 01, 2015, 12:49:50 pm
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Welcome from a another Canadian!  Great bunch of people here. Lots of knowledge and experience. I just started so I am still working out how to use my grinder/polisher. James |
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Lapidary Shop / Moderator, Catmandewe ( Tony ) / Cabbing And Grooving Machines.. Projects / New and Used Reviews / Re: Plastic Tubing for My Ameritool Grinder/Polisher
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on: May 28, 2015, 04:05:33 pm
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James, Ameritool says "approximately 3/8". They also warned to not allow drain hose to clog or kink. They have had motors ruined by clogged drains allowing water to overfill sump and penetrate motor. I've heard two "screamers" over the years at shows that got water in the motors and damaged bearings. The hose is a good idea though, just make sure if water is coming in it also needs to go out. I think any of the clear or Tygon type vinyl hose sold by the foot at hardware stores would work fine. A hose clamp could be used if needed to secure but snug fit should work.
Thanks! I will get clear tubing for sure so I can see the water coming through. James |
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