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General Stone Polishing Questions
I was first wondering if anyone had a preference in diamond pads for counter-top refinishing of marble, travertine, limestone. I have really only used cyclones. I saw this counter-top machine that has three rotary heads (samich?) Has anyone ever used this? Would it be a good idea to invest in something like this if we do a lot of counter-tops?I was wondering if I could pick a few brains a little.I was first wondering if anyone had a preference in diamond pads for counter-top refinishing of marble, travertine, limestone. I have really only used cyclones. I saw this counter-top machine that has three rotary heads (samich?) Has anyone ever used this? Would it be a good idea to invest in something like this if we do a lot of counter-tops?I also have a few 7" Makita polishers but was have never used a 7" resin pad, always thought it to be to big. Would a bigger pad be more useful?Stone Dude - I saw your website ---AWESOME STUFF! Read that article about the granite seam that someone ruined big time. I love to read and hear about stuff like that. I am pretty new to the stone world and I run out of Chicago. I would like to get more into it and am really practicing and hitting it hard. Only really have about a solid 2 years of experience mostly taught on my own.I know I am rambling but any insight or help would be great and much appreciated.Justin
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Hi Justin.Moved you over to the Hangout for now, but the stoners often frequent the "Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing" forum.
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Your talking about restoration polishing the top surface? thats pretty tricky stuff to do especially if you have to match existing finish. Can't help you much there but I would think that the planetary polisher would be the only real way to go trying to use any single pad on a soft marble even if using an aluminum backer plate you run the risk of making waves..though that would depend alot on how bad the existing scratches are in the marble and what grit you can get away with..if you have to start with a 50 to get the scratches out for example you would be in trouble. if your just getting the shine back you might get away with starting at and up and would have less chance of waves..also you would have to remove it and take it back to a shop...due to water mess.
If your just doing honed material though can't you just sand it wet or dry with diamond hand pads?
My advice is to not invest in a planetary polisher yet unless you get a big contract or something. I don't see to much demand for that sort of thing unless your doing commercial floor restoration. Also get more experience with stone polishing first and feel out your market then decide if you want to invest in that...im guessing youll find it is too specialized to mess with. And most top surface work ive heard of is done by the shops that sold/installed the granite as repair work.
I don't know how set up you are with stone tools I have a small shop and have been steadily acquiring more and more tools to do more and more things..to make jobs faster and easier. not trying to compete with the big CNC guys out there so I have to watch what tools are really needed and what is too big an investment. You can get really carried away if your not careful. Im just about done with my shopping and plan on stopping at milling machine,profiler machine and better rail saw. Zero tolerence bits, quality core bits,drum polishers, assorted pads,epoxys, various sealers, color kits, resin grinding disc, assorted profile router bits,rail saw,wet polishers etc..already have and can do most stuff now with just that. Planetary polisher is not even on my list.
If that helps...
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Hey Jim, I really appreciate the insight. I actually love polishing stone, countertops and floors, I find it enjoyable and I have tons of equipment. Just looking for any bit of advice that could keep on with my advancing. I will probably invest in the planetary machine though, it looks so cool and to get that nice perfect even look would just make life so much easier.
Thanks Jim
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Stone Fabricators Alliance website has a forum that deals with these issues. Talked with them at various trade shows. Great bunch of "stoners" who know their sh#t!
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