Tonya
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Post by Tonya on Jun 8, 2005 13:04:24 GMT -5
Who has the best prices online to get grit? I am going to be running out of coarse soon so trying to figure out where to get grit at.
And are there different types of coarse grit? If so, which is better to use.
Tonya.
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 8, 2005 13:09:07 GMT -5
hey tonya this place has the cheapest price on 60/90 course but you have to buy 50lb at a time but it works out to be around a $1.00 a lb with shipping,, so its worth gettin 50lb and it dont go bad hahaha give them a call and there a quick ship www.milessupply.com/ |
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jun 8, 2005 13:19:25 GMT -5
I use 'Miles Suppy' as well.
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Tonya
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Post by Tonya on Jun 8, 2005 13:28:00 GMT -5
Ok, thanks, being new at this, I am starting to realize that I'll need a lot more coarse grit than the other stages so it might be worth it to get that much.
Thanks
Tonya
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flowoxsgarden
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Post by flowoxsgarden on Jun 8, 2005 16:36:06 GMT -5
If you guys buy that much, do you ever offer some to other to buy? Just asking cuz I in no way would be able to buy that much  |
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Post by connrock on Jun 8, 2005 18:18:14 GMT -5
I buy from them too.
Good grit and fast service.
Tom
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Tellfamily
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Post by Tellfamily on Jun 13, 2005 9:51:40 GMT -5
You can get 25lbs bag from The Rock Shed at a pretty good price.
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Tonya
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Post by Tonya on Jun 13, 2005 10:58:58 GMT -5
OK, thanks for the info.
Tonya
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Terry664
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Post by Terry664 on Jun 13, 2005 20:36:03 GMT -5
Arrowheadlapidarysupply.com has 60/90 for $2.50 Lb, they have lots other supplies also.
Terry
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Jun 15, 2005 20:09:51 GMT -5
I like the rock shed, they ain't bad on price, fast as my Jaguar at shipping, and they always say thank you in their own handwritting, and also give me a few pieces of candy!!
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 16, 2005 13:10:43 GMT -5
i use the rock shed for all my other grits -- for all those reasons earth i just cant pass up the bargin on the bulk buy of 60/90 hahaha guess im a cheap sucker hahaha
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MichiganRocks
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Post by MichiganRocks on Jun 16, 2005 13:54:46 GMT -5
Arrowheadlapidarysupply.com has 60/90 for $2.50 Lb, they have lots other supplies also. Terry I use Arrowhead Lapidary for grit as well. I buy my 60/90 and my 120/240 grit in 50 pound quanitities from them. Them ship it in sealed 5 gallon buckets so there is no danger of spilling during shipping. They are tight sealing to keep out moisture, and when it's gone, you've still got a 5 gallon pail. Handy to use for those diamond saw coolant systems. Ron ps. That grit is $65.00 for 50 pounds. |
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Post by xenaswolf on Aug 13, 2005 19:04:42 GMT -5
I've looked on Miles supply but guess I'm missing the grit etc, anyone got a direct link?
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Aug 14, 2005 11:07:59 GMT -5
xenaswolf,
If I remember correctly you order by phone from Miles supply. I think the minimum order is 50 lbs. Call up tell them what size grit you want. They give you the price if you ask, take your credit card and ship in a couple of days; more than one of us has ordered from them...As others have pointed out , there are very good suppliers for lesser amounts
csroc
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Tonya
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Post by Tonya on Aug 15, 2005 21:08:19 GMT -5
Yes, you have to call miles supply to order the grit, the web site doesnt tell you what the price is. Thing is, you have to buy it in 50lb bags so its all a matter if you have room for it or not.
Otherwise, the rock shed has some good prices. Thinking about ordering some rocks from them...been wanting some sodalite
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 16, 2005 12:07:49 GMT -5
Miles supply is nice cause they have 3 locations and will ship from the one near you! I wish there site showed prices- Xena look in the polishing section 50 Lb bags- or 300Lb drums- Hmmm I can just see Mr. UPS trying to unload 300 Lbs- "whatcha got in there? rocks?" "nope! just some grit for my rock tumbler!" (in all honesty my Ups guy is super cool- and very careful!)
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 18, 2005 10:55:17 GMT -5
tonya you cant go wrong with the rockshed i get most of my supplies from them and they do have some nice rock as well and you cant beat the friendly service they give each and every time thats what keeps me goin back shawn and gene are the best to work with and they dont mind a question --- that counts big time in my book
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Tonya
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Post by Tonya on Aug 18, 2005 11:17:40 GMT -5
Thanks, I may put off ordering from them until I need some medium grit. I have enough coarse to last me a long time now but less than a pound left of the other grits.
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Post by rockds on Sept 26, 2005 11:45:47 GMT -5
for my $$ and needs the rockshed works best
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Post by krazydiamond on Sept 26, 2005 13:31:55 GMT -5
i haven't compared prices from the Rockshed, but i get my grit from Kingsley-North in handy 5 pound boxes.
KD
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