PLEASE NOTE: 60 GRIT NOT SHIPPING UNTIL JANUARY 2021. 120 AND 240 GRIT AVAILABLE!
DESCRIPTION:
8" Diamond Grinding Discs "POTSAVERS"on 12" bat
Adhesive-backed metal plate with diamonds fused on
Diamond grit has a 7000 hardness rating
(silicon carbide abrasive is only rated at 2400 hardness)
Rigid plastic bat has both 9" and 10" bat pin spacing
60 grit - coarse - heavy glaze or high-fired clay removal
120 grit - medium general purpose / pot leveling
240 grit - fine -smoothing
NOTE: Due to very high demand, bat color may vary from pictured.
USES:
• Permanently attached to a bat for pottery wheel use
• Remove high-fired glaze drips or high-fired ceramic
• Leveling a warped pot
• Grinding tile, stone or glass
• Leveling kiln shelf posts and furniture
• Grind a chipped pot
BENEFITS:
• Long lifespan if used properly with water
• Dust is controlled with water use
• Much longer lasting than silicon carbide
• Multiple grit sizes available
• Faster than silicon carbide
• Faster than sandpaper
• Better results
• Far less fatigue than other sanding methods
CAUTIONS:
• Use all appropriate safety precautions
• Always use safety goggles
• Be certain that debris does not get into moist, usable clay
• Carefully clean splash pans to remove all sharp debris
• Always use with water to maximize tool life & control dust
• Do not attempt to force grinding
• Take care to avoid skin removal
• Keep out of the reach of children
*Technique Note: Always use water, high speed and gentle pressure.... "Let the diamonds do the work." (overheating the tool will greatly decrease tool lifespan)
