markinohio
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Post by markinohio on Jun 13, 2014 18:18:49 GMT -5
Folks,
Does filling pits and cracks with CA help any for grit carry over? Or is this a waste of time?
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quartz
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Post by quartz on Jun 13, 2014 23:18:08 GMT -5
CA is somewhat water soluble, doesn't work well. The best way to get stuck fingers to come apart is to soak them in water.
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tkvancil
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Post by tkvancil on Jun 13, 2014 23:53:07 GMT -5
I have tried it, doesn't hold up in a tumbler. Not worth the time. IMHO
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2014 2:32:59 GMT -5
The main problem with any filler is that it will be much softer than the stone, and the grit will cut away/undercut it. CA can be used thinned to help stabilize soft/porous material like chalk turquoise, but I agree with the others that it won't do as a filler. If you absolutely must fill a crack or void, then you might want to try doing so after the stone has finished tumbling, then sand flat with a piece of superfine (10k grit or so) automotive wet sandpaper and polish with something like Zam.
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markinohio
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Post by markinohio on Jun 14, 2014 17:39:24 GMT -5
Thanks folks.
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