smooth chiseled edge

[chad201008]

I have a customer that wants a chiseled edge but would like it smoothed out so it is not sharp. What would be the best way to do this? I was thinking of using antiquing brushes.

[Jesse]

we just use pads and polish the flats...

[mikedean]

We use antiquing pads. Then polish the highs.

[Todd Luster]

Most the time we still use silicone carbide 60g wheels turning super slow rpms and wet to get the worst of it softened then worn out 50g pad and 3step pads. If needed or they want the low spots dark too, we use ager or some enhancer once in shop then recoat at job if needed.

[cliveyt]

We have found antiquing brushes work great for limestone Or marble. If it's granite we start off with a coarse wire brush (cup wheel) and then go 60,120,240 with the antiquing brushes. Finish off with ager.
Make sure you wear safety glasses with the wire brush!

[Dan R.]

Chisel the edge and use worn polishing pads on the high spots.

[Brian Briggs]

We used 60 grit fiber backed sand paper and bristle brush antique wheel. In hind sight, I would use the 36, 60, 120 bristle and be done with a quick pass of each

[DavidL]

We do this all the time for Longhorn Steakhouse. After chiseling we then take a 6" blade and use it to smooth out and shape the edges. Then worn pad on very soft backer. Finish with ager. No sharps, no little areas to catch food. Has to be able to pass a health department inspection for cleaning. That may end up with a smoother finish than you want.

[Joe Little]

Same as David , if they want it with polished high spots , just keep running thru the pads. Looks really nice.
We are also doing a lot of the Steel Grey " Precious Finish " we hit the edge heavy with a 36" brush , go up to 220 , then polish the high spots, looks exactly like the face when finished.

[Dan R.]

I was told at Briggs' workshop (many moons ago) to use the under side of your wrist to check for smoothness. We still do this.

[Joe Little]

Briggs: My very first workshop

the wrist thing was most likely a excuse for Briggs to play with himself Who me , No , I'm just checking the stone

[luke getz]

we use the leathering brushes up to 320

[DavidL]

the wrist thing was most likely a excuse for Briggs to play with himself Who me , No , I'm just checking the stone

That's awesome!!

[ash20ash]

Most the time we still use silicone carbide 60g wheels turning super slow rpms and wet to get the worst of it softened then worn out 50g pad and 3step pads. If needed or they want the low spots dark too, we use ager or some enhancer once in shop then recoat at job if needed.

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[Brian Briggs]

[Darryl Miller]

Briggs: My very first workshop

That was my first workshop too. I missed my plane back to Baton Rouge that Saturday because I forgot I was in the Eastern Time Zone.

[Joe Little]

I've missed several planes over the years, usually drink related But it was fun..