biednick
Member
Hi, i recently ordered some tru stone. Hasnt come yet, but i relize i have no clue what the h#!! im doing. Ant tips (drilling, turning finishing) greatly appeciated. Thanks!
Go slow and use water when drilling. Tru-stone heats up fast (some faster than others). I have always used my Woodchuck to turn then (a carbide tipped tool), but I know you need sharp tools and it will dull them fairly quickly (again, some more than others)
Also be prepared for fine colored dust everywhere... and I do mean everywhere. :biggrin:
I don't use water when drilling because of the mess, but I go very slow on about 550-600 rpms and let the bit cool frequently. I've never broken a blank yet this way. Get a carbide tool from one of the sellers hear on IAP and you'll be one happy camper. I just sand through 1000 grit and then Micro Mesh to 12000 followed by a little Renaissance wax and they look awesome.
Good Luck!