Hey Mike, we used to use them several years ago but they seem to get in the way. We always have a helper/prepper on the job. Who usually handles loading unloading supplies masking and spraying water for the technicians while their diamond sanding. He helps with all the grunt work, clean up and sealing.We used the Dewalt variable speed and the Makita variable speed polisher. The speed always varies according to what we're doing.For us we always have had an extra guy to spray so with that I've never really felt the need for a water feed.
The only time we ever really use water feed is when were using the big 220 planetary machine for grinding stone inside of a house.
Do you use water feet all the time on polishers for diamond honing? Do you keep separate polishers on hand for polishing with all that water is not needed?What about hard-to-reach areas?Tony, what speed machine are you using and are you using a center water feed? That protection seems extreme to me.
On 17 Mar 2017, at 10:40 am, Tony Deluna <tndeluna@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Eric, yes I'll send you pics of the PVC splash shield stand.I'm not sure what you mean when you say pull the splash off-the-wall.We don't put anything on the PVC pipes. They are just a frame stand that we assemble to drape plastic down to block splash from polishing on kitchen countertops and vanities in the bathrooms.
I'll send pictures today when I get back to the office
Tony DeLuna925-625-9625Thank you Tony. Are you pulling splash off the wall and setting it on the pipes to polish or do you polish the splash in place. Also, would you mind sending me pic of your pvc system? Evogel@countercrew.com
Thank you very much!!
Sent from my iPadHey Eric, we mask everything... 24" plastic film on back splash, 48" on cabinets, runners covering the floor. Runners all the way to the front door with a bath size towel on the door matte then a tarp laid on the runners for equipment & supplies followed by 72" plastic film on top of runners in work area or another tarp both taped down along edges of floor under cabinets.We have several sets of PVC pipes for splash guards; each kit consists of 2, 24"base with stands. 2, 4' vertical poles and 1 6' horizontal pole all with T sections to connect. We then drape 48" plastic film. Works fantastic! We always charge for fixture removal on top of counter top restoration, typically $150 per set of fixtures. Then plugging the fixture holes with rolled up paper towels.Always tell the customer to clear everything out under the sink and tell them additional charge if the water valve under the sink leaks after reinstall.Those valves are not designed to be turned off and on too many times. That can create big problems if you got a water leak when you're done.I hope I responded to your question correctlyPartners,Have a question regarding best practices for honing installed marble tops for the following areas: edge profiles, tops and side of splash, splash under bartop, sink opening, and area around faucet holes. What techniques/tools do you use? House is occupied. We have no issue with honing the surface. Obvious issue is providing a uniform finish along with great customer service, while keeping mess at a minimum. What techniques can be used to ensure no damage to d-wall, faucets, etc.?Thank You,Eric VogelCounter Crew407-925-3796<image001.jpg>Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences: http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.comVisit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences: http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.comVisit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences: http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.comVisit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences: http://stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com/sccpartners Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.simplelists.com
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