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Post by Larry on Dec 21, 2004 20:34:10 GMT -5
I need to polish some stones with Linde In a 3 # tumbler do I need 6 TBS? It is expensive.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 21, 2004 21:18:31 GMT -5
i've never used the linde a so i'll have to let someone else answer your question but i would like to know what you are polishing with it.
kim
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 21, 2004 21:23:57 GMT -5
extreme $$ !
i thought that was jewelers faceting polish stuff, altho i think i remember BearCreek saying he tossed a few pinches in to the tumblers...but not tablespoons!
i've never had any of this, only read about it,
KD
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Post by docone31 on Dec 21, 2004 21:53:20 GMT -5
I have never used Linde A for tumbling. I use it on occasion for tough stones to facet. I do not like it. I get much better results using an Ultralap with cerium oxide added while I am polishing facets. Cannot help you there. Is there not an alternative?
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Post by Larry on Dec 21, 2004 22:40:37 GMT -5
It is recommended on some stones such as jade and bloodstone found this on a list of recommended polishes.6 Tbs by lortone for there 3# tumbler. Any ideas for the jade, the CO doesn't polish them very well.
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Post by cookie3rocks on Dec 21, 2004 22:41:57 GMT -5
I have used Linde A in very small portions (like, 1/8 teaspoon) in the polish stage along with cerium oxide and got my best results to date. It was gifted to me, so I used it sparingly with stones that needed that extra "umph". My first wet shiney batch, I used it. Don't know if that was the key, but it sure didn't hurt And yes, it's exspensive. But you only need a little at a time. It seems to work best on really hard stones, like agate and corundum. It's intended, as I understand it, for MOHS 8 and up. Good luck! cookie
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Post by cookie3rocks on Dec 21, 2004 22:44:08 GMT -5
By the way, I use a 3# tumbler as well.
cookie
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Post by HarryB41 on Dec 22, 2004 9:50:08 GMT -5
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Post by creativeminded on Dec 22, 2004 10:53:31 GMT -5
I have a 3# Lortone 3A tumbler and I only use 2 Tablespoons and I get great results. I found using too much is just a waste of polish. Tami
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 22, 2004 15:57:50 GMT -5
i gave up on tumbling jade, tried Chrome Ox and Tin Ox and just couldn't get it to shine...i'm going to try some of the larger pieces on the grinder next.
KD
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Post by stoner on Dec 23, 2004 1:04:47 GMT -5
I agree with Tami. 6Tlbs of ANY polish is way overboard. 2, maybe 3 Tlbs is all that's needed for a 3lb tumbler. Do a search for polishing jade, I once found a tutorial on it that was really good.
Ed
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Dec 23, 2004 11:50:57 GMT -5
Hello Larry,
I use Linde A (combined with other polishes) exclusively on all of my cabs ... but I only use it on my harder loads of tumbling materials.
As for price ... it generally sells for around 10.00 per ounce ... so it is pricey!
As for Jade ... I too have had problems with getting them to turn out nice! Just down right tempermental material ... I guess!
If you do decide to try the Linde A .... USE IT SPARINGLY. If it is used on softer materials it will actually cut away at the material, instead of polishing it and it does not polish well if being used by itself.
I generally use 8 teaspoons od Cerium Oxide to 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of Linde A and that will normally hold me for a while. It doesn't take much Linde A at all to make a big difference. The old saying "less is more" stands true with Linde A!
Hope this helps some,
John
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