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Johncarlo

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« on: June 12, 2012, 07:43 AM »
Hey guys,

I own a RO 90 and need to polish the cut end of a marble jamb. I have read that others have used Platin on their RO 90, but I can't seem to find it at Canadian suppliers. Just wondering if anyone has used another abrasives with any luck Huh?

Thanks for the info,
Johncarlo
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2012, 06:45 PM »
HI,
There was an earlier thread about using the RAS on solid surfaces??? That might help.


Frank
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2012, 07:59 PM »
Try
ROB Z's post

Rotex 90 for shaping, honing and polishing stone
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Festool Kapex KS 120EB w/ 4 Blades
Domino DF500 Set
Domino DS Systainer 4,5,6,8,10
TS55 w/ FS1400 and FS2700 Rails
MFT/3 with Accessories
CT33E
D36 Tradesman
Trion PS300 Jigsaw
RTS 400 EQ Orbital Sander
RO 125
125  Abrasive Systainer with , 60,80,100,120,220 Grit Festool paper
2 Systainer Carts
Festool T18+3 Kit
CXS Kit with Centrotec Wood Bits
ETS 150/3
150 Abrasive Systainer
Festool Toolie
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OF 1010 Router

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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2012, 09:21 PM »
Thanks Frank, got to love the info that's on this site. It sure makes my life easier. I also found a platin starter kit at my local dealer.  Big Grin

Johncarlo
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« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2012, 11:24 PM »
I would start with a 220 granat followed by 400 800 1200 work the 1200 really well to generate some heat.  Once that 1200 loads up depending on the stone you should be able to get a good enough finish for a jam use a little turtle wax to help give it a bit of glare.  The RAS would be your tool of choice, but it can be done with the 90 just need to do a good job in the lower grits.  If you really want it to shine you need to use marble polishing compounds.  If the stone is granite don't waste your time you need diamond abrasives.
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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2012, 10:09 PM »
Thanks for the info. It's marble and the cut end is showing so I would like to give it a little bit of a shine(3/4"x6"). I'm going to give it a test run on an off cut.
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2012, 10:19 PM »
Quote from: Johncarlo on June 18, 2012, 10:09 PM
Thanks for the info. It's marble and the cut end is showing so I would like to give it a little bit of a shine(3/4"x6"). I'm going to give it a test run on an off cut.

Good luck its easy.  One thing when I said generate heat if you can't touch it with your hand its too hot.
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