jrtrio
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With10 tumblers tumbling the sound is so delicious!Send me more of those little red fellas, please?
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Post by jrtrio on Mar 15, 2006 13:47:33 GMT -5
I was wondering about the storage of the plastic pellets. Since I'll need 3 containers to store the pellets to keep them dedicated to the fine, pre-polish, polish steps, I was wondering about the containers themsleves. Should they be metal? i.e. tin? Or should they be plastic also? And does it make a difference? Meaning does it make a difference if static electricity draws off the grit from the pellets?
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Post by xenaswolf on Mar 15, 2006 13:50:13 GMT -5
Hmmm not sure if it matters other than a metal container will tend to rust....I use either plastic baggies with the name of what pellets they are or plastic containers.
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Post by joe on Mar 15, 2006 14:04:14 GMT -5
Like Xena, I'd stay away from metal because of possible rust. I use old glass jars but plastic is probably more sensible.
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Post by Cher on Mar 16, 2006 18:50:26 GMT -5
Zip lock bags with the grit written on it so you know what you have.
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MalStone
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by MalStone on Mar 16, 2006 19:23:43 GMT -5
I keep unused pellets in a plastic airtight container. Then, once used, they go in plastic baggies that are marked showing which grit they were used in and they only get put back in that grit stage.
Deb
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 16, 2006 19:30:43 GMT -5
Baggies for me
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yogi
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by yogi on Mar 16, 2006 21:33:02 GMT -5
I hang on to the plastic coffee 'cans', great for all my odds and ends around the shop.
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offbeat
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Post by offbeat on Mar 16, 2006 22:04:58 GMT -5
I make sure they are dry, then off to their marked zip locks!! Bill
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jrtrio
has rocks in the head
With10 tumblers tumbling the sound is so delicious!Send me more of those little red fellas, please?
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Post by jrtrio on Mar 24, 2006 19:35:57 GMT -5
Well, I'm combining two thoughts. I've got them in zip lock bags and the bags inside plastic containers. Each marked on the outside of each container which stage they are to be used for and also marked on the inside. Thanks for the input. And here is what it looks like. The white tupperware containers are on the right side of the second shelf from the bottom. And you can see the Brand New WorkHorse SAW!!! Gotta love it! Now to save up for a grinder!  |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Mar 26, 2006 4:12:20 GMT -5
Hi
I store mine in old margerine tubs they are about rectangular and stack a sticky lable on the end to whats inside
(as you know I run right through with my pellets but store in these tubs after taking out of polish)
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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jmcglynn
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Post by jmcglynn on Apr 3, 2006 15:29:30 GMT -5
I was wondering about the storage of the plastic pellets. Since I'll need 3 containers to store the pellets to keep them dedicated to the fine, pre-polish, polish steps, I was wondering about the containers themsleves. Should they be metal? i.e. tin? Or should they be plastic also? And does it make a difference? Meaning does it make a difference if static electricity draws off the grit from the pellets? |
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jmcglynn
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Post by jmcglynn on Apr 3, 2006 15:42:23 GMT -5
The storage of the plactic pellets is very easy. They are shipped in a big cardboard box's, called a gaylord, with a plastic bag liner. The box holds 800 to 1000 pounds. A good way to store them, if you have a lot, would be to put a large plastic garbage bag in a plastic trash can, then twist the top of the bag closed to keep the dirt out. Your main problem is keeping the dirt out as they don't really age unless you had them spread out in the sun. The biggest problem you will have with static electricity is that it attracts dirt and dust. Other than that, static elec. shouldn't be a problem when dealing with small amounts of pellets. If you can, try to get polyethylene pellets as they will last longer than polypropalene or styrene pellets.
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