In a message dated 2008/06/10, paleoartifact@......... writes:

> If you want to go further and actually do ~ polishing, I note that Titan 
> Tool Supply, Inc. has a variety of diamond grits on small size foil and sheets. 
>  http://www.titantoolsupply.com/catalog.asp?prodid=506100
> This diamond grit material will likely cost alot more than the carbide 
> rod/s.  Theres probably many others around with cheaper or better material.

Hi Meredith,

       Strangely enough diamond paste is not very expensive. I pay $10 for a 
syringe. You use a medium grade, not a fine grade. Titan products seem to be 
overpriced.
       You can use a copper tube to polish a Tungsten Carbide rod, OK. This 
takes quite a while by hand, but using a slow drill to hold the rod is quite 
practicable. Alternatively, wrap a strip of Cu sheet in a U around a suitable 
drill shank.

       Regards,

       Chris   
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 diamond grits on small size foil and sheets.  http://www.titantoolsupply.co=
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Hi Meredith,



       Strangely enough diamond paste is not v=
ery expensive. I pay $10 for a syringe. You use a medium grade, not a fine g=
rade. Titan products seem to be overpriced.

       You can use a copper tube to polish a T=
ungsten Carbide rod, OK. This takes quite a while by hand, but using a slow=20=
drill to hold the rod is quite practicable. Alternatively, wrap a strip of C=
u sheet in a U around a suitable drill shank.



       Regards,



       Chris