What grits are the 3 granite pads and how can they be quicker than the other set of pads? I have been polishing headstones for a few years and always assumed the 3 pad sets I've seen were more focused on granite countertop edges and not so important areas. Since I've learned everything on my own I've never had anyone say which is better. I start with a grinding disc to get rid of cut mark from my saw and then a 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 than I use a buffing compound and finish with a sealer. Now that I've come across your work, I'm questioning if I'm doing anything right. I've only come across this now because I've been wanting to learn how to carve rock and that's how I found this. Awesome work by the way!
Hi, the three part pads I mentioned are definitely for edge polishing ( 10 - 30 mm) and may not be so useful on bigger areas but I have not tried this, but for edge polishing they are brilliant! I am not sure of the grit grades , I think the diamond content in the discs is higher giving them a better cut. I did my apprenticeship 53 years ago as an ecclesiastical marble mason (making headstones) though we seldom worked granite. It is hard stuff and you have my admiration, so best of luck!
Have you ever done polishing work with a random orbital/palm sander?…it comes with the Velcro backer and has variable speed. Cheers from the states! 10/10 content
I know the kind of machine you mean , and no I have never used one. I don;t see why it should not work though I am not sure how fast they run. Speed is a part of the process. Cheers.
Great video, thanks. What do you do when the stone you're gong to polish has cracks/cavities that are too deep to cut away? Fill with acrylic (or something) before or after polishing? Thx!
If the cracks are very fine I use super glue, if bigger I use two part epoxy resin tinted to match the color of the stone. Leave overnight before polishing Cheers.
Hi, this was great thanks! Really looking forward to more episodes. At beginning of video you mentioned 110v being safer to run machines on when there might be water involved.... Can I ask how/why its safer than UK 230voltage please?
If you get an electric shock from hand to hand the shock runs from one hand to the other by the shortest route, straight across the heart. Giving your heart a 110 volt shock is less likely to kill you than a 240volt shock. This is my understanding, I am not a medical person, however all building site tools must by law be 110 volt in UK. Take care and thanks for watching.
I watched your video because I was wanting to know at what speeds you use with different buffing pads. I have a Makita polisher with adjustable speed .
Hi Phil, there is no easy answer to this, the best speed to use will depend on the disc type, carbide or diamond, the grade you are using, the stone type marble or granite and whether wet or dry polishing. It really is a matter of "suck it and see". Generally I find slower is better, there is seldom any advantage to higher speeds and sometimes it can be counter productive causing burning or glazing. Cheers!
@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Thank you for answering. I cut a stone bowl and I polished it but I was not satisfied with the outcome. I looked at a lot of videos and I feel I did not remove all the irregularities in the finish. But your answer for slower is better helps because I did use a 2000 rpm though I can go to 5000.🙂
Hi, this is not something I have ever done, it sounds like quite a task! I guess it would depend on the type of sandstone, the softer ones, Bathstone etc. might be ripped away if the tools are too aggressive. Also is the stone painted? I think I would try 5" paper carbide discs 80 grit on a rubber backing pad, working dry and prepared to get through lots of discs. Not sure how to get into the corners, perhaps a multi tool with one of those triangle shaped rubber pads and carbide paper. I have used this type of tool on timber and they are really great. I imagine wet working will not be an option so please wear a good respirator, this is not just a PC comment, silicosis is real and it would be terrible. Best of luck and please let me know how you get on.
@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 thank you for the reply 🫡. The paint will be removed using peel away 7.then a good sanding/ polishing. Any repair will be done with rowlands lime premix. I will 🙏.
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What grits are the 3 granite pads and how can they be quicker than the other set of pads? I have been polishing headstones for a few years and always assumed the 3 pad sets I've seen were more focused on granite countertop edges and not so important areas. Since I've learned everything on my own I've never had anyone say which is better. I start with a grinding disc to get rid of cut mark from my saw and then a 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 than I use a buffing compound and finish with a sealer. Now that I've come across your work, I'm questioning if I'm doing anything right. I've only come across this now because I've been wanting to learn how to carve rock and that's how I found this.
Awesome work by the way!
Hi, the three part pads I mentioned are definitely for edge polishing ( 10 - 30 mm) and may not be so useful on bigger areas but I have not tried this, but for edge polishing they are brilliant! I am not sure of the grit grades , I think the diamond content in the discs is higher giving them a better cut. I did my apprenticeship 53 years ago as an ecclesiastical marble mason (making headstones) though we seldom worked granite. It is hard stuff and you have my admiration, so best of luck!
Have you ever done polishing work with a random orbital/palm sander?…it comes with the Velcro backer and has variable speed.
Cheers from the states! 10/10 content
I know the kind of machine you mean , and no I have never used one. I don;t see why it should not work though I am not sure how fast they run. Speed is a part of the process. Cheers.
Great video, thanks. What do you do when the stone you're gong to polish has cracks/cavities that are too deep to cut away? Fill with acrylic (or something) before or after polishing? Thx!
If the cracks are very fine I use super glue, if bigger I use two part epoxy resin tinted to match the color of the stone. Leave overnight before polishing
Cheers.
Hi, this was great thanks! Really looking forward to more episodes.
At beginning of video you mentioned 110v being safer to run machines on when there might be water involved.... Can I ask how/why its safer than UK 230voltage please?
If you get an electric shock from hand to hand the shock runs from one hand to the other by the shortest route, straight across the heart. Giving your heart a 110 volt shock is less likely to kill you than a 240volt shock. This is my understanding, I am not a medical person, however all building site tools must by law be 110 volt in UK. Take care and thanks for watching.
@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Ok thanks so much for that info, i will look into it further myself anyway. And thanks again for all the great videos!
I watched your video because I was wanting to know at what speeds you use with different buffing pads. I have a Makita polisher with adjustable speed .
Hi Phil, there is no easy answer to this, the best speed to use will depend on the disc type, carbide or diamond, the grade you are using, the stone type marble or granite and whether wet or dry polishing. It really is a matter of "suck it and see". Generally I find slower is better, there is seldom any advantage to higher speeds and sometimes it can be counter productive causing burning or glazing. Cheers!
@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 Thank you for answering. I cut a stone bowl and I polished it but I was not satisfied with the outcome. I looked at a lot of videos and I feel I did not remove all the irregularities in the finish. But your answer for slower is better helps because I did use a 2000 rpm though I can go to 5000.🙂
hi. iam sanding sandstone baywindows, any info would begreat.
Hi, this is not something I have ever done, it sounds like quite a task! I guess it would depend on the type of sandstone, the softer ones, Bathstone etc. might be ripped away if the tools are too aggressive. Also is the stone painted? I think I would try 5" paper carbide discs 80 grit on a rubber backing pad, working dry and prepared to get through lots of discs. Not sure how to get into the corners, perhaps a multi tool with one of those triangle shaped rubber pads and carbide paper. I have used this type of tool on timber and they are really great. I imagine wet working will not be an option so please wear a good respirator, this is not just a PC comment, silicosis is real and it would be terrible. Best of luck and please let me know how you get on.
@@thestonecraftingworkshop7490 thank you for the reply 🫡.
The paint will be removed using peel away 7.then a good sanding/ polishing.
Any repair will be done with rowlands lime premix.
I will 🙏.