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STONE POLISHING INSTRUCTIONS.

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Hi thanks for your enquiry on Stone Polishers
We do not have any catalogues on the stone polishers, as the manufacturers do not produce one.
Delivery in normal circumstances is within 3-4 working days of order
Both machines will polish stones of appx 3/4" in size either beach pebbles
or rough rocks
The Polishing process is performed in three steps and takes 3-4 weeks in
total from start to finish and will polish 25 to 50 stones per barrel
depending on the barrel size, instructions below.
Stage one.
2/3 to 3/4 fill your barrel with stones of a similar hardness about 3/4 inch in size. Add water to the top of the stones then a tablespoon of course 80 grit. Close the lid securely and place the barrel on the tumbling machine. Start the machine & leave it to tumble for 5 - 8 days. After this time wash the stones & the inside of the barrel & lid very well to ensure that there are no traces of course grit left (very important if poor results are to be avoided), use a tooth brush or similar if this helps.
Stage two.
Return the stones to the barrel & add water to the top of the stones then a tablespoon of fine 400 grit. Close the lid securely and again leave to tumble for 12 - 14 days. Follow the steps in stage one for barrel cleaning.
Stage three.
Return the stones to the barrel & add water to the top of the stones then a tablespoon of polish (zinc oxide). Start the machine & leave it to tumble for 5 - 8 days to complete.
Further information below
The benefits of having more than one barrel is several stages can take place
at once meaning you can get results more frequently

STONE POLISHERS
3LB MACHINE KIT
The 3lb machine comes as a kit with the machine barrels and enough grit to
last for 3 or 4 months but if you would like to purchase more at the time it
will not add to your carriage costs as the rate remains the same upto 25Kg
The only other things your may want is rough rock this is also available on
this page but of course you might just be happy polishing beach pebbles for
now. We also sell a book for beginning polishing that can also be found on
the stone polishing pages
2LB MACHINE
This machine comes as machine and barrels only.
With this machine we recommend the grit below would last appx you 3 or 4
tumbles cycles ie enough to keep you going for 3 to 4 months.
£3.00 200g coarse (80 grit).
£5.00 200g fine (400 grit).
£6.00 100g polish (cerium oxide).
Both machines are usually kept in stock and delivery is £8.50 for up to 25Kg
in weight to mainland UK excluding Highland areas of Scotland
I hope this answers most of you questions if not we will be happy to hear from you
Many Thanks.

Danny Gail & Team.
www.littlegems.info