Easy Stone Care tool list..

Mikey P

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Cameron sent me a list of all the goodies my guys will need to proceed with the knowledge they picked up at class last week.


I thought it would be a lot more than the $1220 quoted.


I'm hoping Cameron can go over his list for the readers benefit here

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the list can vary, depending on what you already have. So far, the largest quote I sent, without equipment, was about $1750.

the biggest expense is obviously the machines, but most of you guys have a 175 machine already and those will do just fine for getting started. they should be able to do anything from stripping, polishing, light diamond honing, etc. When you get into grinding and honing difficult materials, or looking to ramp up production is when you will want to explore more equipment options.

• The weighted drive plate is important. The one we currently stock and sell is about 40-45lbs. It's heavy and might be a little much for some machines on softer stones. I can get them a little lighter, but they are going to be about $50 more. these keep a low center of gravity and add weight to push and give the diamonds a solid contact point so they cut efficiently. Without enough weight, the diamonds will kind of skip around and leave a less-than-desirable scratch pattern

http://www.easystonecare.com/Weighted-Diamond-Drive-Plate-For-Diamond-Polishing-p/drive-1735.htm

• Floor pads. what I quoted everyone is pretty much 120 or 220 and up. These allow you to do the typical refinishing, removing traffic pattern wear and light to moderate scratches and bring it all the way to a polish. This is enough to make a huge difference, but not enough to get you in any serious trouble should anything go wrong.

• Risers are important too. These go between the diamonds and the drive plate and are made of foam or neoprene. They allow the diamonds to flex a little and float in and out of lippage and low areas. They also make the machine run a little smoother. These will last through several sets of diamonds, but are ultimately consumable.

• It's a good idea to have a few different polishing compounds. Not all work the same and some stones react poorly to a few of them. Ultimately, it will come down to a matter of preference, so you want to try a few and use what you like. MB-22 is a must IMO, it's great for beginners and experts. It works incredibly well and is user friendly.

http://www.easystonecare.com/Stone-Polishing-powders-and-creams-s/6.htm

• 5" diamonds are for counters and showers. same type of resin as the floor pads, just thinner and larger diameter. these are used for everything except granite and quartz and similar materials.

http://www.easystonecare.com/Marble-Travertine-Limestone-Polishing-Pads-s/117.htm

• Backers - There are a few different types of backers. Rubber flexible, rigid aluminum, rigid aluminum with foam for slight flexibility, and the No Spin backer that allows you to ride along the wall without damaging anything.


• FillaChip - this is a UV cured glue kit for filling chips in granite, quartzite and other hard materials. It's very fast and easy. it cures in 45 seconds and polishes to blend in with the stone.

http://www.easystonecare.com/FillaChip-UV-Cured-Crack-Chip-Filler-p/filla.htm

• Scraper tool - this is a handheld scraper handle that holds 12 standard razor blades. it makes it incredibly easy to scrape down glue and filler without having to hold a single blade

http://www.easystonecare.com/Shave-It-Seam-Glue-Scraper-p/shaveit.htm

• Travertine filler and color - This is standard polyester fill and color tint for marble and travertine. For inside use only, not for exterior or wet areas. Other glue is available for that.
 

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It can be used for that, but I would recommend an epoxy. The FillaChip is designed more for cosmetic repairs on the face.

Here is FillaChip used on a granite top. Some shaved ape did the job, proving it is nearly Coastie..
I mean a monkey proof process.
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The ones we call firm are fine for every day use. The soft ones are good too, but we have been having some issues with them separating after a few uses.
 

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