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rondave off to a rocking start We love our babies! Member since February 2011 Posts: 12	Microsol Apr 15, 2011 14:41:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rondave on Apr 15, 2011 14:41:20 GMT -5 Ive purchased Microsol, a dispersant for Micromite diamond compound. It doesnt have any directions on how or how much to use and Im cluless. Any help will be soooooo appreciated1

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Microsol Apr 15, 2011 19:04:10 GMT -5

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I think it is a silicon lubricant. I use the spray silicon lube from Home Depot ($3 something for a giant can). I spray my polish pad before applying the compound. You could dampen the pad with the liquid but I'm guessing it will cost more.

John at JS Gems

www.jsgemslapidary.com

drjo
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Microsol Apr 16, 2011 9:38:14 GMT -5

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Flat lap or wheel?

DO NOT OVERUSE.

Flat lap, 1-2 drops to evenly disperse the diamond paste or powder.

Wheels may take 3-4 drops.

DO NOT OVERUSE (did I mention that?).

I use a piece of windshield wiper to squeegee both the extender and the diamond on manually (no power to the motor), and a bright light at an angle to the disc/wheel to a glare to see the coverage better.

I've used the spray John spoke of and it works well, but I don't spay directly on the machine (I used the above method). I have a gallon of silicone oil so by the year 2525 I may have put a dent in it. ;D

Dr Joe

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juzwuz has rocks in the head Member since April 2010 Posts: 526	Microsol Apr 16, 2011 19:01:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by juzwuz on Apr 16, 2011 19:01:47 GMT -5 Just wondering if this is the Home Depot silicone lube that people are referring to? www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100597281/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

johnjsgems gets rocks for Christmas Member since August 2007 Posts: 6,959	Microsol Apr 16, 2011 22:44:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnjsgems on Apr 16, 2011 22:44:57 GMT -5 Not the same brand but all the silicon sprays are about the same I think. I use a lot for non-lapidary and have fond a lot of brands including RV section at WalMart, auto parts store, and Home Depot next to the WD40.
	John at JS Gems www.jsgemslapidary.com

flar
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Microsol Apr 17, 2011 7:59:49 GMT -5

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Thank you all so much.Geez, you would think they would give you instructions on how to use stuff. Its aa flat lap, I also dont even know exactly how much polish Im supposed to put on the flat lap . I have diamond polish and tin oxide. Thanks again!

johnjsgems gets rocks for Christmas Member since August 2007 Posts: 6,959	Microsol Apr 17, 2011 8:19:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnjsgems on Apr 17, 2011 8:19:05 GMT -5 If you mean on a polish disc for lapidary, I use about 6 drops of diamond compound on a 5.5" canvas pad. Reapply as needed.
	John at JS Gems www.jsgemslapidary.com

rondave off to a rocking start We love our babies! Member since February 2011 Posts: 12	Microsol May 11, 2011 17:55:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rondave on May 11, 2011 17:55:27 GMT -5 Thanks so much everyone!

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