Post #264848 by Tamapoutini on Mon, Nov 6, 2006 12:55 PM

On 2006-11-05 21:17, tikigap wrote:
I forgot to mention THANKS to Tama the mana for the divulsion of the secret of the bits, above. Thanks!
I also forgot to ask - where do you get these bits?

Tikigap: Welcome to the guild of rock-cutters brother! (we'll let you away with soapstone just this once...) :lol:

I mainly order my burrs through a company in NZ (George Henry & Co. Ltd) who act as agents for 'Diamond Edge', the manufacturers(?), although the brandname on the burrs is 'Hongia'... Im well aware that a hefty mark-up has probably been added but thats an exclusive agency for you.
The main reason I use them is that the quality is very high (ive used better, Italian ones but $$$!!!) for the price, most lasting for several months (being used most days) & some I have had for years! They average about US$5-10 each depending on size.
Much cheaper ones can be found but you get what you pay for of course.

**Most other diamond gear (sawblades, wheels, flat-laps, etc) I now buy from eBay; do a search for 'BUTW diamond' and you'll find a great selection at a good price/quality...

ROCK ON!!! Tama :)