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Polishing compound question
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Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. They claim it is quite the polishing compound. I was hoping someone here might have used this compound because I've never heard of it. Is it as good as they say? Thanks for any input, Andy |
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On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:30:29 -0700, Andrew Falanga
wrote: Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. Never used it, but what are you using now? Is the polish difficult all over, or just some facets? -- Al Balmer Sun City, AZ |
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I used diamond on sapphire -
but consider : Alumina Zirconia (very hard, sharp grain) Blue grit. Topaz is tough stuff indeed. Good luck - and perhaps these suppliers can supply grit or you can extract it off sheets or belts. http://www.woodworkingshop.com/cgi-b...PLANER%20BELTS This is Klingspor's site. A very high quality abrasive company. I suspect your supplier has the Alumina Zirconia in fine grit. Good luck - been some years since I faceted for enjoyment. Martin Martin H. Eastburn @ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net "Our Republic and the Press will Rise or Fall Together": Joseph Pulitzer TSRA: Endowed; NRA LOH & Patron Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal. NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Charter Founder IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member. http://lufkinced.com/ On 6/10/2010 9:30 PM, Andrew Falanga wrote: Hi, Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. They claim it is quite the polishing compound. I was hoping someone here might have used this compound because I've never heard of it. Is it as good as they say? Thanks for any input, Andy |
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On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:30:29 -0700, Andrew Falanga
wrote: Hi, Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. They claim it is quite the polishing compound. I was hoping someone here might have used this compound because I've never heard of it. Is it as good as they say? Never used Super Blue Polish, but Rob Kulakofsky from ColorWright speaks well of it, and I respect his opinion. http://www.facetingaccessories.com/polishes.shtml What sort of cutting? Faceting, cabs, carving? If faceting, do you have the problem everywhere, or just some facets? If cabbing or carving, is the problem only in certain spots? You can guess that I've thinking about the cleavage plane, which is generally hard to polish. -- Al Balmer Sun City, AZ |
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On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:30:29 -0700, Andrew Falanga
wrote: Hi, Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. They claim it is quite the polishing compound. I was hoping someone here might have used this compound because I've never heard of it. Is it as good as they say? Never used Super Blue Polish, but Rob Kulakofsky from ColorWright speaks well of it, and I respect his opinion. http://www.facetingaccessories.com/polishes.shtml What sort of cutting? Faceting, cabs, carving? If faceting, do you have the problem everywhere, or just some facets? If cabbing or carving, is the problem only in certain spots? You can guess that I'm thinking about the cleavage plane, which is generally hard to polish. -- Al Balmer Sun City, AZ |
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On Jun 14, 8:18*pm, Al Balmer wrote:
On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:30:29 -0700, Andrew Falanga wrote: Hi, Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. *My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. *They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. *I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. *They claim it is quite the polishing compound. *I was hoping someone here might have used this compound because I've never heard of it. *Is it as good as they say? Never used Super Blue Polish, but Rob Kulakofsky from ColorWright speaks well of it, and I respect his opinion.http://www.facetingaccessories.com/polishes.shtml What sort of cutting? Faceting, cabs, carving? If faceting, do you have the problem everywhere, or just some facets? If cabbing or carving, is the problem only in certain spots? You can guess that I'm thinking about the cleavage plane, which is generally hard to polish. -- Al Balmer Sun City, AZ I intend to get back to faceting soon so, thanx for posting that link. I may be buying some stuff soon. Carl 1 Lucky Texan |
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Andrew Falanga wrote:
Hi, Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. They claim it is quite the polishing compound. I was hoping someone here might have used this compound because I've never heard of it. Is it as good as they say? Thanks for any input, Andy Now im a metal worker and know metal finishing. to do this i talked to other metal polishers as well as polish compound makers. Polising and facetting stones cant be any different. If I wanted to do that the first place id do is join a rock club. These folk have already found the answers to stone finishing the easiest and cheapest way. They may or maynot recommend the compound you mention. So if its any good someone will be happy to lend you a bit to try. Seems the easiest way to go to me. try it and let us know how you get on. ted in Dorset UK. |
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When I originally responded to this
I have faceted several topaz roughs using the same setup I use for everything else with no problems at all. They polish out brilliant and clean. I use ASM diamond greases on BATT laps. It doesn't prove anything but there is a picture of one topaz at http://schmidling.com/gems.htm in group titled: Phase Three. js Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber, Gems, Nature, Radio, Sheep, Sausage, Silver http://schmidling.com |
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On Jun 14, 6:18*pm, Al Balmer wrote: On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:30:29 -0700, Andrew Falanga wrote: Hi, Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. *My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. *They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. *I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. *They claim it is quite the polishing compound. *I was hoping someone here might have used this compound because I've never heard of it. *Is it as good as they say? Never used Super Blue Polish, but Rob Kulakofsky from ColorWright speaks well of it, and I respect his opinion.http://www.facetingaccessories.com/polishes.shtml What sort of cutting? Faceting, cabs, carving? If faceting, do you have the problem everywhere, or just some facets? If cabbing or carving, is the problem only in certain spots? You can guess that I'm thinking about the cleavage plane, which is generally hard to polish. -- Al Balmer Sun City, AZ I think Al's nailed it - Topaz has perfect cleavage in the basal direction, which makes it difficult to polish and dangerous to set. Orienting the rough is critical; you need to get the cleavage plane perpendicular to the top of the stone, so you're polishing across it, and don't have that plane running across the surface, which will never polish right and can cause a big piece to fall off (usually when you're almost done). I don't think the particular polishing compound makes as much difference as getting the stone positioned right in the first place. Andrew Werby www.computersculpture.com |
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Polishing compound question
Ted Frater wrote:
Andrew Falanga wrote: Hi, Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative polishing compounds. I've found a company on-line selling something called Super Blue Polish. They claim it is quite the polishing compound. I was hoping someone here might have used this compound because I've never heard of it. Is it as good as they say? Thanks for any input, Andy Now im a metal worker and know metal finishing. to do this i talked to other metal polishers as well as polish compound makers. Polising and facetting stones cant be any different. Oh yes it is! -- Abrasha http://www.abrasha.com |
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