[Shop-talk] Sweeping compound

[Tim .]

I didn't make any in small batches but i was able to reconstitute a small batch of what I already have using mineral oil.
thanks!!!
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From: Mark Miller <markmiller at threeboysfarm.com>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 3:07 AM
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Subject: RE: Sweeping compound

Consider making it in small batches as you need it:
https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/sweeping-compound-recipe-question.140157/

And you can probably add some oil to the stuff you have that has dried.

Regards,

Mark Miller   707-490-5834
markmiller at threeboysfarm.com

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> I've only ever been able to find it around here in big arse bags and it dries out long before I ever finish a bag. Dried out makes it totally worthless. When new it is slightly oily, right?
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> Any thoughts on how I can reconstitute it (for lack of a better term)?
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> thanks
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