Digforcrystals
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2008
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Post by Digforcrystals on Aug 18, 2010 20:09:14 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
I had read here some years back that 50 pounds of 60-90 silicon carbide could be gotten at Tractor Supply fairly cheaply.
I had a look on their website today and couldn't find it.
Am I remembering wrong ? Any suggestions on getting grit in bulk fairly cheaply?
Thanks!
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Post by Toad on Aug 18, 2010 20:21:48 GMT -5
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 18, 2010 21:01:13 GMT -5
Miles Supply had good prices but they were too far away and shipping was too high. Might work for you though
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Steve
has rocks in the head
Member since June 2005
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Post by Steve on Aug 18, 2010 22:19:46 GMT -5
A few years ago some friends bought a ton of 60 grit from a sand blasting company - a lifetime plus supply. The sandblasting company won't sell less than a half a ton ( or ton? ) so I've never seriously checked it out myself.
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Digforcrystals
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2008
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Post by Digforcrystals on Aug 19, 2010 5:17:51 GMT -5
Miles supply has a store in Elberton, Georgia and I am mining amethyst in the next town over. It looks like I could swing by there and pick up 50 pounds for $65 if I brought my own container. Thanks for the info! |
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Post by Toad on Aug 19, 2010 8:10:28 GMT -5
Aweesome. Glad it will work out for you.
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quartz
Cave Dweller 
breakin' rocks in the hot sun
Member since February 2010
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Post by quartz on Aug 19, 2010 11:12:33 GMT -5
Check out your local industrial supply, some list in the yellow pages as having abrasives. We buy ours in 50# bags.
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Digforcrystals
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2008
Posts: 351
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Post by Digforcrystals on Aug 24, 2010 20:26:57 GMT -5
I swung by there today and got 50 pounds of 90 grit for $55 total after tax!
The Georgia location didnt have the 220 grit though. Not having to pay the $7 bucket charge and then the shipping , really made this a good deal. THANKS
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