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*Start with 50 grit dry - $10 for one - [https://www.amazon.com/Polishing-Concrete-Terrazzo-Travertine-Countertop/dp/B07KPQYGS3/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=concrete+diamond+sanding+discs&qid=1616829164&sr=8-5]
*Start with 50 grit dry - $10 for one - [https://www.amazon.com/Polishing-Concrete-Terrazzo-Travertine-Countertop/dp/B07KPQYGS3/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=concrete+diamond+sanding+discs&qid=1616829164&sr=8-5]
=Diamond Cups=
*Come up to 9" grinder size - [https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Grinding-Grinder-Concrete-Granite/product-reviews/B07RXWDVTK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_fmt?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&formatType=all_formats&pageNumber=1]


=Going Pro=
=Going Pro=
*22", 12 pad sander - 500-1000 sf/hr rate - [https://newgrind.com/products/rhino-rl500-2/]. If there are 8 grind steps - that is a whole day job for 500 sf.
*22", 12 pad sander - 500-1000 sf/hr rate - [https://newgrind.com/products/rhino-rl500-2/]. If there are 8 grind steps - that is a whole day job for 500 sf.
*15 amp - 11" width. [https://www.thesweeper.com/pg-280-grinder]
*15 amp - 11" width. [https://www.thesweeper.com/pg-280-grinder]

Revision as of 07:26, 27 March 2021

  • Pads - [1]
  • Amazon - [2]. Hook and loop means velcro attachment of pads.

  • 9 Days to polish -

  • Polished vs epoxy -

Sourcing

  • Orbital sander pads - [3]
  • Use 6 of these at one time mounted to a common bar, if you have open space to work with. Each is under 4 lb, so 24 lb total + mounting bar. 3A each for a total of 18A
    • Hercules- [4]
    • Bauer - [5]
    • Performax - Menards $31 - [6]
  • Start with bulk grinding of rough spots - [7] - using a regular grinder:

  • Start with 50 grit dry - $10 for one - [8]

Diamond Cups

  • Come up to 9" grinder size - [9]

Going Pro

  • 22", 12 pad sander - 500-1000 sf/hr rate - [10]. If there are 8 grind steps - that is a whole day job for 500 sf.
  • 15 amp - 11" width. [11]