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Not long at all. Just a minute or two for one side.

Hi! I've got a video I'm working on now that's almost done. Hopefully just a few more days! The discs we use are for wet or dry use. I've used them both ways but I prefer using them with water. Just let us know when you're ready for the invite! Happy holidays! Take care as well ☺️

@thebroadhouse Coolio can't wait for new video! Glad to hear that & that you haven't disappeared! Lol. Thank you for answer on sanding disc paper cuz that's what I actually was thinking wet also. Heeheehee working on a small down draft table & also lapidary well with drip system but takes time to get them all together & functioning correctly. Lol yes will let ya know hopefully soon. & You take care also. Happy Holidays 🤗😎☮️⛏️

www.harborfreight.com/10-amp-7-in-variable-speed-rotary-polishersander-70589.html and we got the diamond polishing pads on Amazon - this is an affiliate link - www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2DHFJ7J/ref=nosim?tag=thebroadhouse-20

www.harborfreight.com/10-amp-7-in-variable-speed-rotary-polishersander-70589.html but we got diamond polishing pads on Amazon - this is an affiliate link - www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2DHFJ7J/ref=nosim?tag=thebroadhouse-20

thank you!

Hi, great question! Always low speed! For both the shaping and the polishing. Thank you very much!!

@ thank you for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it! And I assume when you say “slow”, you mean 5k-10k? 😬

No problem! So yeah the Dremel 200 series has two speed settings, and I always stay on the lower setting. I looked up at rpms and low speed is 15k

@ your time is greatly appreciated, thanks again!

@TheThreeJTs thank you very much 🙏

Thank you!! I would LOVE to see your dalmatian jasper! That sounds so cute! I used to buy most of my rocks online because we lived in Florida, and most of what I collected was just shells or limestone. Now that we've moved to Washington, we are thrilled with the variety and quality of rocks! Can always find something worth keeping here 😁

thank you! 😊

this is an affiliate link www.amazon.com/dp/B07PTBH6Q9/ref=nosim?tag=thebroadhouse-20

They come in the kit with the sanding discs. I've never had to buy them separately because they last a very long time.

thank you! these are some of my favorite rocks now

Hi, thank you so much! Yes I use the water drip with the diamond bits and the sanding discs. The bits and discs last longer because they're staying clean and cool. The rock stays cleaner, too! But the first 2 years or so of me polishing like this, I did not have a water drip system. Just frequent trips to a bucket of water 😅

I think your work is nice! I've been doing woodworking the last couple of years then started to incorporate some of my rocks & minerals to my woodworking. I like it when you say your happy how it turns out. Cuz I like it also when my work turns out nice! Thank you again.✌️⛏️

@Howlin-SnowolfMo6 Do you make any content about your work? I'd love to see some! Thank you for saying that! I will keep that in mind with future videos 😄 thank you!

@@thebroadhouse not yet but read in some of your comments your on Discord. My kid wants me to reopen my account ( been a couple yrs) but only way he will chat with me lol. So I'll let you know when & you can send me your link, would that be ok? Happy polishing to you. My field trip may be pushed to another date as weather getting cold & windy, may storm also.

@Howlin-SnowolfMo6 Yes please let me know when you're ready for the link we'd love to have you there! Happy polishing and happy hounding! I hope the weather plays nice for you. I'm really hoping to get back out there once more before it's too cold.

Here recently just been using it in my lap too. I set it on a towel and I haven't any issues safety wise.

Was going for a diy flat lap kind of thing with it on its back like that. The pad being used is actually for floors and countertops I believe lol.

I've never heard of that, but I will look into it! Thanks for the suggestion 😁

Thank you 😄

That's awesome! Let me know if you'd like an invite to join our rocktalk discord and you can share pictures of what you're working on 😁

No I don't I'm sorry 😔

it's a diamond grinding drum. here's the link (affiliate link) www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKR8JHX/ref=nosim?tag=thebroadhouse-20

WARRIOR 10 Amp, 7 in. Variable-Speed Rotary Polisher/Sander from Harbor Freight, and we bought the diamond polishing pads on Amazon.

Thank you!

Change grits when you notice significantly less (or none at all) material being removed. You'll notice that when you start a new grit, there's quite a bit of dust coming off of the rock. When this stops happening, it's time to move on. This is the method that I use. Yes, I can make a video about that. Can you tell me a little more about what you'd like? Do you want to see more of the process or more explanation? or both? ☺️

@ thank you so much. What else would like to see? Grinding off the husk. It’s a very primal task. lol. Right now it’s just me, my dremel, diamond barrels and a numb hand from the vibration.

That is dedication to the craft! How did the polish turn out? I've never done one by hand like that.

@thebroadhouse fairly ok actually, almost as good as using the Dremel. One that turned out really well was a large piece of smokey quartz.

@Boss-Possum Ahh I'd love to see what you've done! We have a rocktalk discord if you'd be interested in an invite

@@thebroadhouse sure I'll have an invite and check it out. I don't have any photos and everything is packed away but watching these videos has me wanting to get back into it. I also want to try my hand at carving maybe. I'll be sure to share some pics when I'm back into it.

@Boss-Possum Awesome 😁 discord.gg/yvHKJFHs

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I have never tried, but I imagine you can. It will take more work and likely more bits and sanding discs.

No, you don't have to if you're able to keep your fingers out of the way. A few light touches here and there isn't a big deal, but it can wear on your skin if you're polishing a lot with bare hands.

What an awesome sister! I'm happy you found us too! 💜

Thank you! This one probably took about 3 hours since calcite is so soft. You can find the links for the dremel polishing accessories in the description of this video 😄

I'm interested in trying that! Do you think using a piece of denim to apply it would be best, or do you know of something better?

@@thebroadhouse i just use my polish wheel or a dimond sand pad any thi g works

@ThomasWeaver-uf4cx Thanks for the tip!

Thank you 😁

It is! We just have to be willing to explore a little.

Thank you very much 💜

That's going to be beautiful!

@@thebroadhouse it’s been really slow going, but fun . Amazing how different and rich the colors are already just using a diamond bit.

@amandamarotzroemer1156 Right?! and it only gets better. I love it so much 😁 let me know if you'd like an invite to join our rock discord group so you can share what you're doing!

@@thebroadhouse that would be great!

Awesome! discord.gg/yvHKJFHs

For something with the size and hardness of this jasper, yes. Usually, it's just one disc per grit.

Thank you!!

@@thebroadhouse same same sir

Thank you! Just a Dremel with different attachments. There are tool links in the descriptions of the full videos if you want to see what we use 😁

Thank you!

Thank you! 😁

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you! This one only took a couple of hours since I didn't have to do any shaping.

Thank you!

Thank you so much! I try to keep the stone as wet as I can. The water helps keep everything clean and cool, giving a better finish and preserving your tools!

Yes this one was a lot of work and I still should've spent more time on it 😅 I have a love/hate relationship with jasper right now lol. so beautiful, but hard to work with. (it breaks and chips a lot)

You are welcome! I love learning and sharing! 😁

Hello over there!! thank you! 💜

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