can this be used to polish rocks??
1757477
I have recently checked Rock Tumbler's website and found that Cerium Oxide is used polishing certain rocks.Check out this site www.rocktumbler.com Hope this answers your question.
1757478
Yes if the rock is already semi smooth.... I've used it to buff out a granite countertop that was marred by improper cleaning
1757479
Never tried that, but depending on how big the rock is and how you plan on polishing it, it may work.
931707
I would say yes but I'd use a masonry grinder. This is used for smoothing surfaces.
1248043
Yes it will. It's the same concept as polishing a car. I use this when I'm doing my drum shells which are sometimes stained, dyed or painted and them topped off with clear coats.
2270072
I am not sure but probably yes, it is just like car polish. It fills in the granite and puts a nice finish on it.
411809
I would think this is safe for finished (polished) granite since it doesn't leave any kind of residue behind that would cloud the granite surface. I wouldn't use it on porous stone though.
1800876
no, don't think so. i'd get some fine grit (3000) sand paper to wet sand the area. like this stuff http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005RNGL9O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. then go rubbing compound, polish, etc.
2246084
I've never tried it, so I don't know. It does a great job polishing empty ammo brass using standard polishing media (generally material like dried/ground corn cobs or walnut shells). My thought is that this unit would do a great job polishing rocks/semi-precious gemstones with appropriate media (different sands). I'm an engineer, so I would also guess the abrasiveness of sand and various rocks/stones would also cause quite a bit of wear inside the Lyman Tumbler. Just a guess. Ask the manufacturer ... they might be able to help!
1155351
I use it to polish sapphire's and ruby's for me at takes a while as I start it with the stones very rough and have to change the sand several times to get them to the stage of polishing them. electricity is not much but it is noisy so you may want to put it in a room by it self. try it for about an hour than check them as make sure you get the right sand polish for them too coarse can scratch them. I bought mine about 6 months ago and it is still working fine today.
161334
Yes, if you use the proper polishing compound. You have to be careful if you've never used a Dremel. Pretty powerful for such a small device. I would think that there would be only a few of the pieces you could use.
1292670
Sorry, I don't know. I use it on my granite counter tops and it works greats. It's not that harsh so I don't think it would hurt it. I have used occasionally it on tumbled marble and it works fine.
138571
I don't believe so. But if you mean polishing, like polishing compound where you may want something a little more abrasive than cotton or microfiber, it may work well. But for a wax or something fine, it may be a little too rough. Good thought though, it hadn't occurred to me for this type of use???
504615
Honestly, I wouldn't use it with anything other than the max speed recommended (which is still half the speed of my 12v corded DA polisher that goes up to 6400rpm's). I tried this product with a drill similar to yours, and while it does work, it just takes a LOT more time and effort to get results. It does work on light scuffs and swirls, but anything more takes an incredible amount more effort than it should.
2079279
It will in all probability throw stones and gravel out at very high speed....would not recommend it for that type of surface.
1530956
Yes. Wrap the rock loosely in any fabric - towel, rag, whatever - and smack it with a hammer. Be careful not to have too much fun with that or you will have lots and lots of little rocks.
2094500
Lauren. It would work well on silver and gold. I am not sure on the other three metals but people polish rocks with them so I don't see why not.
784679
Probably can..be hard to get smooth and will leave residue that will look unsightly. If you can live with that then go for it..cheap fix and if it doesnt work it can be used for a bunch of other projects.
2279341
The suction cup would work on a polished surface with no irregularities. I have doubts it would work on stone.Take into account that the suction cup is not indispensable for this caddy to be useful.