rockdewd
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Member since October 2007
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Post by rockdewd on Oct 17, 2007 22:51:31 GMT -5
I'm looking for a source for tumbling grit in 50 lb quantities. I am familiar with Kingsley North. Any other places? In particular I need 220 and 600.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Post by LCARS on Oct 18, 2007 1:50:26 GMT -5
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Post by akansan on Oct 18, 2007 8:20:11 GMT -5
50 lb quantities - have you tried Miles Supply? I can't remember which section of their site it's in, but the had the best price on bulk 60/80, so it couldn't hurt to check their price on the higher grits as well.
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Post by akansan on Oct 18, 2007 8:24:16 GMT -5
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 18, 2007 11:48:05 GMT -5
You will always pay more for finer grits and graded grits. Broad range grits (60/90, 120/220, 3F, 500F and 800F) are considerably cheaper than their graded counterparts. In a tumbler I don't think it matters. A lot of flat lappers use graded grits and say it makes a difference. Also, all of my suppliers recently raised their grit prices so don't rely on catalog or website prices. Call and get a current price. The "prices subject to change" notices are there for a reason. Also, get a price with shipping which isn't going to be cheap because of the weight. The cheapest supplier for graded grit out here is Diamond Pacific. Their 220 lists for $122.60 and their 600 lists for $273.65. Shipping to CO Springs would run $35 to $40 per 50lb. bucket.
John at JS Gems
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 30, 2007 12:31:16 GMT -5
I use Miles supply for 60/90- It came out to $.89 / lb with shipping (50LBs.)
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