StonExpo 2019 Surface Event TISE Thanks for visiting us at our booth… Featured at our booth this year was • Pellegrini’s Multi-Surfacing machine “La Rossa” along with • Lupato texture plates and accessories • Gloex bricks and diamond pads • The Dust Trap dust collector • Boart & Wire diamond wire …and more!
Category: Product Info
Pellegrini DF2000 Wire Saw Customer Testimonial
Diamond wire saw customer testimonial. Pellegrini DF2000 “From our initial interest in a wire saw, Miles Supply was able to provide excellent support in finding the best machine for our needs. With the demands for state of the art, multi-use capabilities, US-based support, and availability, we chose the Pellegrini DF2000 Wire Saw. Within just a few… Read more »
Sand Handler featured in Graniteer magazine!
text follows: Miles Supply Upgraded their Automated SandHandler Sandblast & Recovery System Miles Supply in Elberton recently spent time renovating their fully automated SandHandler sandblast & recovery system. Miles Supply exclusively sells the industry’s only complete sandblasting and abrasive recovery system all-in-one, featuring advanced servo motor engineering for precise stone engraving. With this system, the… Read more »
Sandblasting Email Flyer – we customize for you!
Finally, in addition to Kaesar line of compressors, we carry the CONX COMPRESSOR SC70 as a great little but powerful portable compressor that is lighter as well as economical. Miles Supply is your Sandblast Supply Headquarters We customize – tell us how you want it! For instance, we have made a custom blend of… Read more »
Anchor Sandblast Stencil info
Anchor Sandblast Stencil products from IPG® provide superior blast resistance, precise and intricate design capabilities, clean transfers, smooth and accurate tracking. Request a Quote here. Style 111 – For hand cutting. Hand-cut, high quality, durable stencil coated with an advanced medium tack, rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive protected by an easy-release-treated HDPE liner. Designed for superior shape carving… Read more »
3M Sandblast Stencil Info
3M NO LONGER manufactures stencil rubber for stone. However we’re temporarily keeping this page as a reference for you to determine the specs that you were used to if you were a 3M stencil user. This chart may be helpful for choosing another stencil, we will keep you updated. 3M Brand Double Liner Stencil 3M’s… Read more »
Pellegrini at 2018 Marmomac: Trimwire & PolyONE
Now, here’s an update: more information on the exciting new equipment that Pellegrini rolled out at the Show! TRIMWIRE for the quarry and POLYONE for multiwire slab cutting. Here’s a PolyONE multiwire saw video: The revolution in action! Polyone multiwire machine is cutting 20 slabs of 1 cm using only 10 wires of 5.3 mm diameter. When… Read more »
Wayne and Kyle Repair & Clean Monuments in Northfield Cemetery
Repair & Clean Monuments Wayne and Kyle used Metregrip 303 epoxy to repair a 100 year old monument. They chose this product, as it has the same properties as the CP Bond for maximum adherence, but yet has a thicker viscosity to better fill the voids of the rough surface. See how they shim the… Read more »
What’s in Your Cemetery Sandblast Kit?
A typical Cemetery Sandblast Kit may include: a Marco blast pot an abrasive like Staurolite air hose | (sandblast hose) stencil — stencil knife — stencil rollers — transfer tape a center-rule ruler a mask with filter canisters 14″ sandblast gloves Also needed or desired: • a compressor like ConX SC70 • shadow paint like… Read more »
Robotwire EVO Makes a Cone Shape
At a recent install of a Pellegrini Robotwire EVO, our machine technician Brian Melvin took pictures of it making this cool cone. RobotWire EVO diamond wire profiling plant, equipped with CNC system, 7 axes controlled for wire inclination up 22.5° At an angle, as the single diamond wire cuts through the stone block. Above, the… Read more »
Diamut Stone Tools now at Miles Supply!
Miles Supply is pleased to announce that we offer the full line of Diamut tools. For CNC, work centers, bridge saws, polish machines, edge polishers, and more. Call or click for quote! DIAMUT tooling For stone and engineered stone Work centers for recess drain tools Edge polishers diamond tools Work centers peripheral diamond and polishing… Read more »
Our booth at Coverings 2018
Miles Supply will be located with our partner Boart & Wire at our booth 6015 at Coverings! Here is our Ad, with partners Pellegrini and Lupato, in April issue of Stone World. Visit us at Coverings, Booth #6015! Coverings Show from May 8-11 in Atlanta. Pellegrini’s LaRossa surfacing machine can run Lupato’s texturing plates – 4… Read more »
Diamond Pad Line-Ups: polishing & honing formulas
Honing and Polishing with Wayne’s Diamond Polishing Pad Line Up Formulas: these are polish & hone grit sequences, using diamond pads, for granite, concrete, marble, and artificial stone. Here are Wayne’s recipes for grit sequences, using our Miles Supply Gloex wet diamond polish pads and surprisingly also dry diamond discs (but using them with water… Read more »
Carbide Tools
Hand Tools or Machine Tools Click for Carbide Tool page for stonework. We have so many tools, with multiple sizes, shapes, and purposes. With Styles such as Tracer, Handset, and Chipper, shown here. Carbide Tipped Hand Tool Usage All Hardtip Tools will cut efficiently if the carbide is kept sharp and dressed to retain the correct… Read more »
Chart for Compressed Air, Nozzle Size, PSI, Abrasive Consumption – SandBlasting Stone
Chart for compressed air and a few frequently asked questions about sandblasting. (stay tuned for more – or ask us YOUR questions…) There are many factors that affect your results in sandblasting. This chart can help you understand the complex relationship between nozzle size, psi, and your compressor’s power output. Is my compressor big enough… Read more »
Paint Remover – Elephant Snot Really Works!
Paint Remover – Elephant Snot – we tested it here at Miles Supply… and we love it! We tested other paint or stain removers and they were not working… we found a paint remover that really works! Elephant Snot Graffiti Remover was tested by our staff here at Miles Supply. We used a stone that… Read more »
Improved CNC PadHead™ Polishing & Grinding Head!
Improved Model C PadHead™ polishing & grinding head! Wayne, Miles Supply’s design engineer for the PadHead™ polishing & grinding head, continues to make improvements to his patented unique designs! The head already has made drastic improvements to the cutting of the stones, but including the low-profile aspects of this new design offers even more stability… Read more »
Great Show! StonExpo in Vegas
Our guys from several of our locations were at the TISE StonExpo in Las Vegas Jan 30-Feb 1 Booth #3745 At our booth they had: Pellegrini’s DF1200 SHV Jolly – single-diamond-wire machine from which our customers have made artful and functional projects! Pellegrini’s Quarry Drill SD76 Lupato displays of plates, machine, and texture results on various kinds… Read more »
Machine Catalog Online
Our new Machine Catalog! (Click on table of contents or click on images for more information.) 2018 Machine + See other Catalogs
Spouting about Nozzles
Sometimes you know the nozzle that you want, but what is it called? Maybe looking at our pictures of nozzles and their holders and adapters will help. click on the nozzles here below to find its Request for Quote button: (also AV000049 – 3⁄32″ C1-1)
At the Pellegrini Booth at Marmomac
Note: Even though this show has passed – you can view their equipment information. Pellegrini Meccanica looks forward to meeting you at their booth at Verona Fair to introduce you to their products and innovative machines. Exhibiting at: AREA A STAND 13-14 They’ll have two huge LED billboards installed outside and inside their booth to entertain… Read more »
Marmomac 2017 – see Miles Supply at Pellegrini booths
Coming up soon in Italy – See Miles Supply at our partners’ booths – especially Pellegrini. On display this year, the Polywire 40 high production diamond wire saw. See Verona Fair Flyer See Pellegrini’s booth at External area A: Booth 13 & 14 | September 17-30 Polywire 40 40 2cm-thick slabs at a time Change thicknesses… Read more »
SandHandler’s Updated Servo Motor System
Now the SandHandler Sandblast Booth has design improvements! First, we’re excited about a new servo motor mechanism which makes for a smoother operation. Another cool update is replacing those rubber tires on the vertical travel. Remember that you sometimes had to inflate them? They are now replaced by no-maintenance V-wheels! SandHandler Sandblast Booth still has all the performance… Read more »
Partnerships: Boart & Wire, Gloex, SRD Tools, Lupato
Miles Supply is proud to be suppliers of: Boart & Wire, Gloex, SRD Tools, and Lupato. Examples of our partnerships with many top notch suppliers known for their quality in the stone industry. Boart & Wire Diamond wire for multiwire, stationary, quarry, and more Gloex fickert bricks, frankfurt bricks, and diamond pads SRD Tools for CNC… Read more »
Paper Products Ad in Barre – General Business Supplies
This is a radio spot for a local radio station in Barre, VT highlighting paper products that we sell – here, we added some pictures to it… It’s also is running on our Facebook page. “SAVE TIME with Miles Supply in Barre! Yes, you hear the name Miles Supply and think, ‘they are the business… Read more »
Miles Supply Products Slideshow
This is the slideshow that we show at our booths at various trade shows. We have so many products – nearly 8000 items that we sell – it is difficult to portray the vast amount we are ready to supply! Although “everything you need for the Stone Industry” really sums it up, we have the… Read more »
Barre-Pak Epoxy in Barre Life Magazine
The BARRE LIFE magazine in 1980 published a series on how to use Barre-Pak epoxy. How about this blast from the past? Oldie but definitely still a goodie! “The Barre Granite Association (BGA) developed a special stone epoxy for use in the monument setting process. It is called BARRE-PAK. This epoxy was specially formulated… Read more »
Pellegrini’s La Rossa Surfacing Machine and Lupato’s Texturizing Plates
La Rossa Surfacing Machine runs 4 rotating heads on 4 independent bridges which makes for a wide range of finishes at a high speed! Can attach frankfurt bricks or brushes (for honing or a leathered, satin or antique finish), Lupato plates (for a variety of texture), Miles Supply’s PadHead™ grinding head with diamond pads (for hone or… Read more »
Spring at Miles Supply! All Your Cemetery Supplies…
There’s signs of Spring everywhere! Preparations for cemetery clean up, repair, and new monuments to set and sandblast. Miles Supply is ready to supply the stencil, setting compound, epoxy, cleaners. Upgrade your equipment with blasters or compressors and their sandblast hoses. We have the abrasive and PPE. We have the setting bars, shackles, and slings… Read more »
Our New GLOEX Polishing Line for Miles Supply
When you hear “fickert” do you think of a brick, a shape, a machine, or the bond or resin? Our new Gloex Flexible Diamond Polishing Pad has a bond that’s similar to a fickert brick! We call it F-bond. We recommend that you try these quality polishing discs; they last longer and yield better productivity…. Read more »
Pellegrini’s Surface Machine
La Rossa Surface Machine (View LaRossa Flyer) | See La Rossa Video *NEW* Pellegrini’s “LA ROSSA” is a unique surfacing machine producing a wide range of finishes – at high speed! Four bridges can work independently to integrate a variety of treatments for new textures – never before obtainable. Uses Lupato’s excellent plates or Miles Supply’s… Read more »
Sandblast Curtain In Stock Now – Start Sandblasting!
We have a shiny new 10′ SandHandler Sandblast Curtain in our warehouse! Sandblast curtain is ready to go! See ‘Easy Set Up’ video. It’s easy to install and only a quick and easy training is needed to get you up and going!! product info Easy to run and set up: see our Set-Up Video Our curtains have… Read more »
Previous Tips & Tricks
Here are some tips that we have posted previously that are still great to know! Diamond Pad Tricks of the Trade These pad progressions/formulas or Line-Ups mix wet & dry diamond pads depending on type of stone and desired finish. Trick = Running the dry pads with water! Click on the menu in the following… Read more »
Pellegrini DF-2000 Jolly Install and First Cut!
Brand new Pellegrini DF-2000 Jolly – Single wire saw with 2D profiling capabilities installed at Charles Precourt & Sons in Sudbury, Mass!! First cut: DF2000 has two main large diameter flywheels (250 or 200 cm as to the maximum cutting height needed) to maximize the cutting speed and the life of the diamond wire. Single… Read more »
SandHandler Install with the Works!
A SandHandler is a good place to start when setting up a modern and streamlined Sandblast Shop. Miles Supply sold and installed everything shown here. Compressor, air dryer, receiving tank, Torit DFE 2-4 dust collector, 12′ Sandhandler (automatic sandblast & recovery system), duct work, roller system, manual sandblast curtain, shaping room… Thanks for taking pictures, JP! … Read more »
Blogs, Resources, Tips, & More!
It’s very new to Miles Supply to have a blog! It will be a way to keep our information fresh and updated. We intend to also put video and tips & tricks in here – so keep on coming back. You will be able to search around our blog under categories, too. But if it’s… Read more »
Texture with Lupato Meccanica!
See Lupato Finishes Catalog for the texture you are looking for. Miles Supply is happy to partner with Lupato Meccanica of Italy! The finish: Whether your texture is bush hammering, sanding, sandblasting, nicking, scratching, rolling, anti-skid, or grooving. The tooling: Lupato offers a solution for your grinder, line polisher, edge polisher, radial arm machine, or even… Read more »
Miles Supply’s Patented PadHead™
See info on PadHead | See all PadHeads Flyer: PadHead and Patch Kit | Flyer: PadHead CNC + 3 models Congratulations to our very own Wayne Bailey! Our patent was in 2013 on his innovative invention: the PadHead™ polishing & grinding head! Wayne has continued to make design improvements and also worked to find or make adapters in… Read more »