Product Description
This kit includes a SECCO variable speed wet polisher & 3/16" radius profile wheel. The polishing pad set includes 1 each 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 and 3000 grit. This set INCLUDES the rubber backer pad needed to attach the diamond pads to the polisher.This kit includes a 3/16" radius vacuum brazed diamond profile wheel. This vacuum brazed profile wheel is designed to produce a 3/16" radius on natural or engineered stone and concrete. Very simple to use, the wheel screws directly on this tool. Our profile wheels feature an internal water feed for optimum cooling of the bit. A nylon guide on the top of the bit rides on the surface of the stone and a lower bearing controls the depth of cut for consistent shaping. Turn on the water and the grinder, apply some force parallel with the working surface, you're on your way to that custom edge. After you shape the edge, attach the included Velcro backing pad onto the grinder and start polishing with the 100 grit pad (50 grit included however it is very aggressive and should be used with caution). Continue polishing with each grit included with this kit and the factory shine can be achieved.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #101677 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Secco
- Model: 316WVPOLSET
- Number of items: 1
Features
- Integrated operator protector GFCI circuit breaker
- Includes complete diamond pad set and backer for stone polishing
- Includes 3/16 radius, vacuum brazed diamond profile wheel
- All water lines and garden hose adapters are included
- Includes aluminum bail handle, arbor nuts and wrench assortment
Customer Reviews
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Great tool for granite tile
By dawson
I am very skilled at working other construction materials but this was my first try at stone. This tool worked ideal for my application of granite tile as a low cost substitute for solid granite kitchen countertops. As usual when working with new materials I learned a few very valuable lessons. First you really dont need the router bit if you are good with power tools such as grinders. However if you do use the router, the 3/16 bit really does not take out much but use some blue painters tape on the polished surface of tile about 3/16 inch from edge. Otherwise the router bit will damage the polished surface.
Next as you grind the surface you can start with 100 grit and use that grit lightly. If you have to make your own round edge the 50 grit really removes the stone nicely. Its surprisingly easy to work with similar to wood but takes more time to slowly remove surface. Use progressively higher grit, focus the 200 grit to remove all saw marks. I focused also on the 800 grit to get a smooth surface and then really used the higher grits to get a nice shine. I also purchased a buff grit. DONT let the wheels touch the existing factory polished edges. Just focus on the round edge you want and the exposed edge you want polished. If you get onto the factory polish you will ruin the tile.
As for the tool you will need a small hose clamp to keep the water hose attached to the nipple. I also cut the water way back to where I only had enough to keep things cool. Plan on getting wet so dress accordingly.
One final lesson learned. When cutting the granite (which is easy on a tile wet saw with stone blade). Flip the tile over and do a start cut on the ending cut a bit into the stone. Then flip the tile back over to cut the tile. If you don't have the ending cut done first you will chip the stone as you finish your cut. You can simply use the grinder tool with 100 grit to smooth the cut surface and put a small 45 degree edge on the top side to match the factory grout edge. The tool seems really nice and well built but I've only used it this one time. It has a factory warranty. Vendor shipped this product quickly.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Works Great - Needs only a small improvement
By Randy L. Campbell
The Pro - Great, easy to use and does one heck of a job, I am very impressed with it. It was a short learning curve but once I figured out a few things, I was grinding and polishing like a mad dog. I will probably end up doing about 80 granite squares (1 edge only) I am now doing sets of 4 tiles in about 30 minutes from grinding, all through each polish wheel to the end 10,000 polish wheel which is not included in the mix, but you need it if you want a polished edge. This is so easy that it is crazy to spend that $10 to $20 per square to have it polished for you by a contractor. 1 note to mention, be prepared to get wet!
The Con - The learning curve would have been shorter if there had been some sort of instructions packaged with it. I was disappointed at first because it did not seem that it was going well, but then when I increased the speed of the unit, that made all the difference in the world. The main issue is that crazy hose, I put it all together and remembered to seat it real good, but when I turned the water on, the hose got a bubble and burst. It was near the end so I cut it, and put the end on and started again, after about 10 minutes, the other end got a bubble and burst. I did not like the big size hose to deal with while I was using it, so I went to the hardware store and after $15 of brass fittings and 10 feet of clear tubing, I made a great attachment. Sturdy and 1/3 the size of that green hose. The 10 feet gave me plenty of room so that I was not standing on the garden hose as I used it.
Second, The wrenches in the unit do not fit the grinding wheel or pad, not a big deal as the important one (the interior) is what is needed most.
So all in all I am really happy with it. It does a great job and I will rate it a 4, but with a simple manual or DVD included, plus getting rid of that crazy hose would make this thing would be a Perfect 5!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Be Careful, You get what you pay for
By Paul Adrianse
This unit looked like a really good deal. It arrived and all in all I was impressed by the packaging.
1. The first thing to break (within hours) was the hose connector.
2. The unit has plenty of power to get the job done and the variable speed works well.
3. After two hours of using it, I started to get ELECTRICAL SHOCKS to my hands, not enough to hurt you, but enough to make you jump. I am scared to turn the thing back on now in case it does deliver a full dose from the outlet.
Perhaps I got a lemon, but I think it would be wise to purchase a more reputable brand name product that will not potentially electrocute its user. I still cannot believe that I got electrocuted by this thing.
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