Silicon carbide powder source in EU

Tony Mont

Tony Mont

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Good morning everybody!

As the title says, I've been looking for some 1200-1500grit silicon carbide powder in EU with no luck.
I've found some in the UK and the USA but I'm trying to avoid paying customs etc. I've tried Google with no luck, I suspect I'm looking in the wrong places though.

Does anyone know a source in Europe for this magic stuff to try on my hamons?

Thank you guys in advance!
 
It is used as the grit in rock tumbling and stone polishing. Get it from a lapidary supply. Amazon and Ebay always have lots of it, too. You might also try a granite counter shop or a gravestone monument company.
It is available from automobile supply stores as valve lapping compound or rubbing compound.
 
Unfortunately can't find any in Greece on such a high grit. I will simply bite the bullet and pay the customs cost from USA.
Nonetheless, thank you Stacy.
 
Thank you guys! I'm going to order some asap to try out.
 
Tony Mont said:
Unfortunately can't find any in Greece on such a high grit. I will simply bite the bullet and pay the customs cost from USA.
Nonetheless, thank you Stacy.
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The grit system is USA measurement

The euro designations are different, probably ISO, or DIN

Germany is highly industrialized and is certain to have that.

Used in metalworking as lapping powder.
 
12345678910 said:
The grit system is USA measurement

The euro designations are different, probably ISO, or DIN

Germany is highly industrialized and is certain to have that.

Used in metalworking as lapping powder.
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Indeed that's a reality. Most of my knowledge comes from here and after all those years, I mistakenly refer to everthing as grit.
Greece is unique in a bad way when it comes to stuff like this. Doesn't matter what system of measurement a company uses for their sand paper/powder etc, it's refered to grit here, something that can potentially create some trouble when using various brands.

Nonetheless, I found some powder using siliziumcarbid pulver on Google. Also checked with a chart to make sure it's the right stuff.
 
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