[Jewelry making - Article 00474] - [Orchid] Abrasivel research material

[Karla Maxwell]

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    I'm adding my voice to Theresa Masters suggestion to Peter Rowe for
    publication of additional research material. 

    Along with the 3M product definition I would appreciate a cross
    reference list for the different abrasive grades possibly tied into
    micron size so there would be no question [or less questions]. This
    could help define papers, wheels and loose abrasive. 

    Back to 3M and other abrasive suppliers regarding the varieties of
    rubber or plastic polishing wheels. I would like more information
    than just "coarse" "medium" "fine". What are the abrasive sizes that
    are being used? Is the "fine" in one line comparable to the "fine"
    in another? Would love to know the specific abrasive used as well
    but that may be too much to ask. 

    I am an enamelist and constantly trying to balance grinding
    [polishing] of harder enamels along with the softer metals of
    copper, silver and gold. 

    While finishing something it irks me to know I'm taking a chance by
    switching wheels of different manufacturers and then adding
    scratches because the "fine" definitions do not match between
    suppliers. 

    Rio.........are you listening? 

Karla in Sunny So. California
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