samf31•1mo ago

Dull quartz after tumbling, where did I mess up?

I used a basic four-step grit kit but the finish isn't right, help?

3 comments

3 Comments

fisher.felix1mo ago

My basic four-step kit results usually say I skipped step three by accident.

the_faith1mo ago

What specific grit numbers did you use for each step, and how long did you tumble in the final polish stage? Sometimes with harder stones like quartz, you need to run the polish cycle much longer. Also, how full was your barrel with filler media?

shane_williams1mo ago

Hey, wasn't there a guide online that said to fill the barrel like two-thirds full for the best action? I vaguely remember reading that quartz needs an extra long polish run, like double the normal time, because it's so tough.