From:
Janet Roddan & Reto Marti <j_r@xxxxxxxxx>
Date:
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 18:27:31 +0000
Subject:
belt sander
John:
Using power tools in soft stones like alabaster or soapstones is in my
opinion rather redundant. In terms of expediting gross reductions on
sculptures I highly recommend you inform your self about the right
sequence of hand tool applications. That is for carvings on pieces of
40 LBS and greater. For honing and polishing I highly recommend hand
stones (Carborundum) or water resilient sanding paper. The material you
are working with is way to soft for power tools. The high speed and
subsequent heat generated is burning the calcium crystals and prevents a
polished shiny surface. Of course one could argue to use water to cool
the stone but if you look at the logistics of such procedures (excessive
spray, visual impediment) you find that doing it by hand gives you a lot
more accuracy for uncompromised shapes ,forms and its polished sufaces.
Happy sculpting
Reto Marti StoneSculptor
http://www.retomartistonesculptor.com/
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