On jan 24 2011.
Polish granite edge dremel.
Use a proper preparation technique in order to make sure you get your engraving just the way you want it.
Granite s rigid hardness makes it impossible to cut without special tools but with a dremel rotary cutter and a diamond burr cutting bit you can engrave granite just as effectively as any professional engraver can.
A cheapo wet grinder is gonna run you 200 and the polishing pads are going to take another 150 minimum.
You can buff and polish stones by hand using a dremel tool.
This is part 1 of the polishing series.
However it is not as simple as spraying on a little polish with a dusting cloth as you would with a wooden surface.
Focus on making the granite edge look as polished as possible.
It is important to polish granite countertop edges in order to get the finish that you desire.
Unless you are really gung ho about polishing stone yourself and plan to do it more than twice just have a marble granite shop do the edges for you.
Alternate the grit of your buffing pads throughout the polishing process.
Plug up the dremel rotary tool turn it on and adjust the speed to its highest setting.
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It will accept a wide number of bits and attachments for cutting sanding routing buffing and polishing.
Gently touch the cutting wheel to the counter top to cut into the surface.
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Hold the tool so that the spinning cutting disk is at a 90 degree angle to the surface of the countertop.
A dremel is a type of rotary tool that has many applications around the home and in the workshop.
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After you ve finished polishing with the 1000 grit pad continue doubling increasing your grit and working up to 2000 and then 4000 or 5000.
Tips for polishing granite countertop edges written by doityourself staff.
Basics of how to polish granite using 7 pads.
