Forums: Repairing Marbles

Here are before pictures: http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/SantaRich/_MG_1043.jpg http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/SantaRich/_MG_1042.jpg

Thanks for reviewing the marble polishing machine: http://www.landofmarbles.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=lom&Screen=SRCH&Search=mibmach The field for the name would not also hold "OutOfRound" so I shortened it to "Douglas" only, hope that is OK. I hadn't received feedback on it, so I...

Here is a link with instructions on how to make a marble polishing machine. http://www.theglassmarble.com/sphere%20grinder.htm Just in case this page moves, I am copying the info below: How to Assemble and Use your Marble Reconditioning Machine The motors are small and turn no faster...

How is a marble Re-annealed (melts damage back into the glass) (saw this in an ebay listing) ... Is this a cost effective possiblility.... for instance I have a 2 3/8th inch EOD cloud with damage (darn it) mostly moons with one shallow chip... $40 or so to Re-anneal it seems a better solution to...

Marble is 1 1/2 inches. Bought this at an antique shop for $5.00. Was wondering if this could be repaired and the cost to repair. If you could do it for me PLMK your price and info in a PM. Thanks, James P.S. I'll post pictures in the next message.

A prospective customer asked (re: the marble polishing machine we sell): "How long does this take? Depends on how bad the mib is to start?" I'm answering here for the benefit of all reading...please jump in if you have polishing experience. My answer: When you polish a marble, you are...

But, I'm on the fence about who made it? Champ? Before and after pics... S~

Hi, I am using a powder polish called Gialotex for a marble surface and am having a lot of trouble bringing up a shine. The manufacturer says to use a white pad without much more detail. Would anyone recommend using a white felt pad as I am not getting the finish I need. Thanks for your...

Just promoting the passion...... B4 & After pics.. S~

I have a lutz onionskin that seems to have just a light haze. I imagine this would come right out with the final buff of a marble polishing machine, but I don't feel like firing it up. Can't I saturate a washcloth with the final buff slurry and "massage" the marble in the cloth for a half hour or...

Hey Leroy! Had some time last week and got the new machines up and running. :clap: Be careful!! Don't get your tie caught in the new large one. The power is awsome and can NOT be stopped with the pressure on the marble no matter how many rubber bands or bungees are on it. These large motore...

I took longer than I meant to to get this ball rolling, but the holidays hit... I have just recently added documentation to the marble polishing machine product page: http://www.landofmarbles.com/pc/mibmach/marble-related-items.html Anyone can view/save this file, so if you are thinking...

I pm'd Leroy about polishing. Haven't heard a thing. Anyone know a reconditioner? They'er 16 slag shooters & 2 sulphides> Thanks marblemsier

Hello all, i have a chance to buy what is said to be a marble making machine from an antique dealer .the machine is new , never used and asking $300.00.it has 2 motors and is a factory made machine made by the beacon company.the dealer says it is called the star sphere machine.does any one out...

http://www.landofmarbles.com/pc/mibmach/marble-collecting-supplies.html Please see the above link. Very soon we will be offering marble polishing machines for sale. This is a "bare-bones" 3-head model that uses a slurry of polishing grit and water to grind away damage. We will also be...