Graniteguy 24 Posted November 11, 2013 Hello, my name is JT. I recycle marble and granite from counter top makers. I have an Ioline Super 88 that cuts sandblast mask. I make home decor, pet memorials, garden stones, scripture plaques and lots of custom work. Below is a recent example. JT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 11, 2013 great work, I like it. Welcome from Indiana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graniteguy 24 Posted November 11, 2013 Thank you for your kind words. JT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 11, 2013 very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted November 11, 2013 Nice work on the stone and welcome Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted November 11, 2013 Cool work, Welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted November 11, 2013 WELCOME from Montana..... Nice piece. Is it sandblasted or applied to the surface? If it is blasted how hard is it to blast stone like that ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted November 11, 2013 Welcome and nice work. How is the quality of the Ioline and basically are you happy with it? I ask because I had the chance to buy 1 last month but couldn't find anybody who had actually owned 1 to give me some feedback. Maybe next time I'll be better informed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted November 11, 2013 Hello and welcome JT from West Virginia. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted November 11, 2013 Nice work. Welcome from Mississippi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwp99 283 Posted November 11, 2013 Hello and Welcome from Florida. Very nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted November 12, 2013 Very nice. Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigtracy 4 Posted November 13, 2013 Nice Work! Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrznFire07 217 Posted November 13, 2013 Welcome, and great work looks good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady_VI 45 Posted November 13, 2013 Nice!!!!!! Welcome from Missouri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graniteguy 24 Posted November 14, 2013 very nice Nice work on the stone and welcomeBob Cool work, Welcome WELCOME from Montana..... Nice piece. Is it sandblasted or applied to the surface? If it is blasted how hard is it to blast stone like that ? Thank you all for your kind words. The work is sandblasted. I use silicon carbide grit with a boron carbide nozzle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graniteguy 24 Posted November 14, 2013 Welcome and nice work. How is the quality of the Ioline and basically are you happy with it? I ask because I had the chance to buy 1 last month but couldn't find anybody who had actually owned 1 to give me some feedback. Maybe next time I'll be better informed. I'm very happy with the Ioline. I lucked into this one, which had been rebuilt just before it was retired. It serves my needs nicely. Some folks complain about feed problems, but I haven't had any. I did find that it works best for sandblast resist when it's run at about half speed. The other thing I like about it is that it's made right here in Washington and the support folks are really nice. I drive right past the plant every time I go to pick up the granite scrap I use. If you get a chance and the price is right, I would recommend getting one, especially if you're just starting out. They're well built and in my limited experience, reliable. Since they are a legacy machine, it would be a good idea to buy a second one for parts, too. Good luck and thank you for your kind words about my work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graniteguy 24 Posted November 14, 2013 Hello and welcome JT from West Virginia.Dan Nice work. Welcome from Mississippi. Hello and Welcome from Florida. Very nice work. Very nice. Welcome! Nice Work! Welcome! Welcome, and great work looks good! Nice!!!!!! Welcome from Missouri Thank you all for your warm welcome. You can see more of my work on my facebook page, "Repurposed Stone". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graniteguy 24 Posted November 14, 2013 WELCOME from Montana..... Nice piece. Is it sandblasted or applied to the surface? If it is blasted how hard is it to blast stone like that ? Hi, I wanted to say more about this question. Sandblasting isn't hard, but can be tedious at times. The piece in the picture is about 12X15 inches and took just under three hours to blast. I don't have a big compressor, and that's the main reason for that. The main thing is that most stone has hard and soft spots, so you have to really watch the depth of cut as you proceed. I've been doing this for only about three years, so I don't know a lot yet. I've mostly just learned on my own, keeping the techniques that work for me and discarding the ones that don't . Much of what I've learned about how to cut and finish stone has been learned at the elbow of the kind counter top fabricator where I pick up my rock. I get about 3 tons a month, just from this one guy. I take everything, so I get larger pieces too. If anybody is contemplating this, remember to be a benefit to the one who gives you your scrap. Clean up after yourself and take everything. If you aren't planning to get into granite recycling full time but want to try sandblasting a few pieces, most fabricators will give you scrap for free. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
