Re: ATM 2" hex ceramic tiles

[Joe Mayenschein <mayen1@mwt.net>]

I think the hex would be better because of the self cleaning pattern, less
chance of a zone from running down the groove? maybe I'm wrong.

Joe

Shane_Lapierre@aici.com wrote:

> To me it seems less desirable to use hex shaped tiles, as there are more
> edges, and more edge surface to worry about.  I've had to occassionally
> file down an edge, and cleaning between grits seems like it's be tougher
> than a good toothbrush scrubbin' down the row of tiles.... maybe I'm
> ignorant of a better way.
>
> Shane LaPierre
>
> "Chuck Hards" <chuckh@companionsystems.com> on 09/12/2000 10:03:46 AM
>
> Please respond to "Chuck Hards" <chuckh@companionsystems.com>
>
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> Subject:  ATM 2" hex ceramic tiles
>
> I visited Intermountain Optics recently, and was told by the owner that 2"
> hex ceramic tiles are no longer being manufactured.  He purchased many,
> many
> cases to tide him over for a while.
> He seemed loathe to switch to square tiles.  He also uses the small round
> tiles on occassion, but still prefers the hex.
> Can anyone tell me why a hexagonal tile would be preferred to square, for
> grinding?  Is there a physical reason, or is this "personal prefferance"
> territory?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chuck
>
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