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Post by wigglinrocks on Jun 29, 2017 17:24:23 GMT -5
I hear you on the slip resistance. Perfect application for SiC. I believe they put SiC in slip proof paint too. Hmmmmm...I am getting ready to stain my deck and planned on using the slip resistant stuff on the steps and decking. Maybe I'll test some old paint and dump in some 60/90, see how it goes.
Then dump the rough on , sweep it back and forth for a month or two and stage one is done .
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Post by jamesp on Jun 29, 2017 19:24:18 GMT -5
I hear you on the slip resistance. Perfect application for SiC. I believe they put SiC in slip proof paint too. Hmmmmm...I am getting ready to stain my deck and planned on using the slip resistant stuff on the steps and decking. Maybe I'll test some old paint and dump in some 60/90, see how it goes.
There might be some kind of recipe Randy. Don't make any boo boo's.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 1, 2017 15:43:03 GMT -5
notjustoneWith the 1 to 2 pound rocks at 55 RPM and thicker than average slurry the large particles of SiC were completely crushed and gone. Some 1" X 4" slabs running with the big rocks and not broken, so thick slurry is doing it's job protecting the slab. They would have been broken in watery slurry. Did full clean out. The big rocks have lost their grind marks. The bulk is grinding, no doubts. All is well. Recharged with 1.5 cups bulk, and 1/2 cup clay. Will check tomorrow to see if slurry is too thick. Could be. The big rock may have helped time release the bigger chunks of SiC. More force added to grind. Still getting a darker gray metallic slurry with the bulk which is no problem. It also has an odor which is also not a problem.
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Post by notjustone on Jul 1, 2017 15:49:23 GMT -5
is the odor almost like sulfer water?
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Post by jamesp on Jul 1, 2017 16:06:10 GMT -5
is the odor almost like sulfer water? Ah yes, believe that is the odor. Do you know if sulfer is a component of the industry you are working in ?
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Post by notjustone on Jul 1, 2017 16:35:11 GMT -5
no we don't use anything like sulfer at work I just noticed the smell especially when burping a barrel.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 1, 2017 20:45:44 GMT -5
no we don't use anything like sulfer at work I just noticed the smell especially when burping a barrel. Should have no bearing on grind performance. Never heard back from them on the email.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 20:49:23 GMT -5
no we don't use anything like sulfer at work I just noticed the smell especially when burping a barrel. Should have no bearing on grind performance. Never heard back from them on the email. Few industrial vendors reply to webmail unless they recognise the company name. A phone call asking for your local rep may work.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 1, 2017 22:12:25 GMT -5
no we don't use anything like sulfer at work I just noticed the smell especially when burping a barrel. Should have no bearing on grind performance. Never heard back from them on the email. James, what happened to your alligator? He shrank!!!
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Post by notjustone on Jul 1, 2017 22:39:06 GMT -5
I'm just waiting to see that polished near sphere
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Post by coloradocliff on Jul 2, 2017 3:11:11 GMT -5
notjustone With the 1 to 2 pound rocks at 55 RPM and thicker than average slurry the large particles of SiC were completely crushed and gone. Some 1" X 4" slabs running with the big rocks and not broken, so thick slurry is doing it's job protecting the slab. They would have been broken in watery slurry. Did full clean out. The big rocks have lost their grind marks. The bulk is grinding, no doubts. All is well. Recharged with 1.5 cups bulk, and 1/2 cup clay. Will check tomorrow to see if slurry is too thick. Could be. The big rock may have helped time release the bigger chunks of SiC. More force added to grind. Still getting a darker gray metallic slurry with the bulk which is no problem. It also has an odor which is also not a problem. Concise, informative and with great common sense. Good job notjustone and jamesp . The time release aspect of the larger pieces of SiC is very interesting and probably useful Jim.. @garage Rocker .. RAndy On naval ships on a constantly sea wet deck, the paint was applied and then coarse material, possible SiC was spread over that to embed and remain at the surface of the paint for a very non slip surface. Like walking on coarse sandpaper. After curing the excess material was swept off leaving behind a durable surface. .
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Post by jamesp on Jul 2, 2017 4:12:58 GMT -5
Gator has been slowly getting closer rockpickerforever Jean. Been moving closer in 2 foot increments for a week. It's too late now, he'd a had ya.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 2, 2017 4:20:44 GMT -5
Guess I hadn't been paying too close attention. If it ain't a gator, it's something else, lol. Gotta stay on your toes!
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Post by jamesp on Jul 2, 2017 4:32:56 GMT -5
Guess I hadn't been paying too close attention. If it ain't a gator, it's something else, lol. Gotta stay on your toes! Got or be gotten. Those critters are not noted for giving much warning. No need to worry till he drops his head under, await a clamping force just above the ankle.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 2, 2017 4:53:58 GMT -5
I'm just waiting to see that polished near sphere Loaded 3 six pounders yesterday with the bulk. Will do the other two today. MrMike mentioned the portland bonded SiC briquettes. Maybe Lumas will send some samples of them. Gonna call them. Regarding a test for coarse grind. Those rocks that get pre-shaped can be done 2 ways. The edge wheel or the flat wheel. the edge wheel removes material fast but leaves deep grind marks. The flat wheel smoothes the edge wheel. Either way, removing the grind marks in either situation is a fine datum point to measure coarse grind rate for any coarse abrasive. I suppose you could grind 1/8" grooves in sample rocks and keep track of time it takes to remove the groove. After smooth wheel. Easy to remove with coarse grit: Edge wheel, no smoothing wheel. Deeper gouges:
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Post by jamesp on Jul 2, 2017 5:00:21 GMT -5
How about sneaking some clear crushed aluminum oxide in the varnish when the high school coach has the students re-coat the basketball court coloradocliff ? Imagine the road burns lol, that's just cruel. Shameful
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Post by coloradocliff on Jul 2, 2017 9:43:52 GMT -5
jamespCruel and unusually vengeful punishment..grin But great traction. Jim what is your current smartest saw oil these days? Mineral oil or Cant find old threads easily but you must have put a lot of stuff up for that. Waiting like a kid at Xmas for those biguuns from Texas to get some polish so you can show those Rios to your eagerly awaiting audience. hehehe
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Post by jamesp on Jul 2, 2017 9:57:43 GMT -5
jamespCruel and unusually vengeful punishment..grin But great traction. Jim what is your current smartest saw oil these days? Mineral oil or Cant find old threads easily but you must have put a lot of stuff up for that. Waiting like a kid at Xmas for those biguuns from Texas to get some polish so you can show those Rios to your eagerly awaiting audience. hehehe I use kerosene 75% and new 10W-40 25%. El cheapo route. Leave em in the green house for many moons in a water with Dawn mixed in. The big saw houses down in Brazil use kerosene and diesel. That's where i got the idea. Maybe they don't have an OSHA. Not to friendly on the hands. May be a fire threat too. The 10W 40 reduces flash chances a bunch. The coral I cut a lot of can be half soft limestone like coating and mess up expensive saw oil in a hurry. I have a few Rio's waiting to be put in vibe. Build a fire under me, getting slack in the heat/humidity. I'm gonna go start them now. Thanks for the prompt.
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Post by coloradocliff on Jul 2, 2017 11:45:58 GMT -5
jamesp Cruel and unusually vengeful punishment..grin But great traction. Jim what is your current smartest saw oil these days? Mineral oil or Cant find old threads easily but you must have put a lot of stuff up for that. Waiting like a kid at Xmas for those biguuns from Texas to get some polish so you can show those Rios to your eagerly awaiting audience. hehehe I use kerosene 75% and new 10W-40 25%. El cheapo route. Leave em in the green house for many moons in a water with Dawn mixed in. The big saw houses down in Brazil use kerosene and diesel. That's where i got the idea. Maybe they don't have an OSHA. Not to friendly on the hands. May be a fire threat too. The 10W 40 reduces flash chances a bunch. The coral I cut a lot of can be half soft limestone like coating and mess up expensive saw oil in a hurry. I have a few Rio's waiting to be put in vibe. Build a fire under me, getting slack in the heat/humidity. I'm gonna go start them now. Thanks for the prompt. Yeah will avoid the kerosene and diesel. My saw still smells like diesel. Grin.. Hate the smell. Will go with mineral oil or maybe 10 weight. Also might see what the ag crowd is using for hydraulic oil in 2 1/2 gallon jugs. No fire builder here. Know how hot and humid it is there. Know how much you have worked in your life. Also know that as much as you work and are on here a little extra time with the little woman is a good thing for your long-term happy house thingy-bob.. grin. Hope the firepit business is good this fall and winter. Might push them in the cooler areas of the country. had a tourist in a local hardware store yesterday looking for a fire pit. Also the Rv campgrounds in cooler regions might buy a few from you in summer. Ambience you know..
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Post by jamesp on Jul 2, 2017 12:55:47 GMT -5
I use kerosene 75% and new 10W-40 25%. El cheapo route. Leave em in the green house for many moons in a water with Dawn mixed in. The big saw houses down in Brazil use kerosene and diesel. That's where i got the idea. Maybe they don't have an OSHA. Not to friendly on the hands. May be a fire threat too. The 10W 40 reduces flash chances a bunch. The coral I cut a lot of can be half soft limestone like coating and mess up expensive saw oil in a hurry. I have a few Rio's waiting to be put in vibe. Build a fire under me, getting slack in the heat/humidity. I'm gonna go start them now. Thanks for the prompt. Yeah will avoid the kerosene and diesel. My saw still smells like diesel. Grin.. Hate the smell. Will go with mineral oil or maybe 10 weight. Also might see what the ag crowd is using for hydraulic oil in 2 1/2 gallon jugs. No fire builder here. Know how hot and humid it is there. Know how much you have worked in your life. Also know that as much as you work and are on here a little extra time with the little woman is a good thing for your long-term happy house thingy-bob.. grin. Hope the firepit business is good this fall and winter. Might push them in the cooler areas of the country. had a tourist in a local hardware store yesterday looking for a fire pit. Also the Rv campgrounds in cooler regions might buy a few from you in summer. Ambience you know..
Pit biz is moving along well. Just hired an old friend to help out. Big help. I set two 1 - 1.5 pound Rios in the vibe with the divider in it to keep them from bumping into each other. www.flickr.com/photos/67205364@N06/35505712892/in/dateposted-public/
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