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Post by orrum on Jun 22, 2016 8:02:27 GMT -5
Probably spelled that wrong..... Anyway I have this Paua Shell pieces that r big enough to make knife scale things or cabochons or inlay into stuff or something really cool n pretty! But..... Yall knew that but was in there somewhere right? Anyway these things look great wet but drab when dry so the question is? How do I make them shiny??? Can I cut them with my 4 inch trim saw? They r fairly thin but do not feel fragile. I know the dust is toxic. Thanks folks!!!
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grayfingers
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Post by grayfingers on Jun 22, 2016 8:21:58 GMT -5
Saw this on a forum...They did not mention sawing, but they clean the full shells up on a regular grinder so would think it should saw okay... " Once you have ground the outer layer off, then work it down with finer belts or wet and dry emery paper down to 1000 grit, then finish on a buff with tin oxide."
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NDK
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Paua shell
Jun 22, 2016 10:55:18 GMT -5
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Post by NDK on Jun 22, 2016 10:55:18 GMT -5
I've done a few mother of pearl cabs, and cut/worked it the same as any stone. Just be gentle, it's soft as butter. Start lightly shaping on the 280 wheel, you may need to start at 600.
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Post by orrum on Jul 7, 2016 6:37:32 GMT -5
Bump???
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