Dusty McKenzie's Page

" The brass will tarnish (patina) which I like but just be mind full that it will change. "

"here is a pic of the shavings in a GFRC mix http://concretecountertops.ning.com/photo/eddie-vs-sink-in-progress-026?context=user"

"wet cast uses less because it is seeded into the face of the mold the mix is then placed over the top, then vibrated after the shavings have been covered. The vibration helps pull them in just below the finished surface. When adding to the mix it…"

"Hi guys, funny this should come up I just collected from the local hardware store about three months of the waste grindings from the key cutting operator and about three pounds of brass cuttings/shavings from the workshop of the local water company…"

"Cody, do you have any photos.  I have an ambulance/ firetruck builder close that uses stainles and aluminum almost exclusively. They may have what I need. You say wet cast uses less. How so?  Are you just taking part of your mix and adding…"

"I have used stainless shaving many many times in my pieces. You need to make sure the shavings are pretty fine and of consistant size. The best shavings I have found were pulled from a band saw, but this is a difficult thing to find since most…"

"Thank you all for the great feedback on the training events here at Fishstone.  We are thrilled to be hosting CCI, the Concrete Countertop Institute, professional countertop training classes here at our facility in Elgin, which is just outside…"

"Tom is a great guy.  Answered a lot of my questions. Not only offers good products but also very good support.If this class is done by Jeff, then you will be receiving a top notch education."

"Tom and Carrie are two of the nicest and most honest people I've met in this industry. And I have nothing but good things to say about Jeff and Lane! You'll get great, informative training. "

"Kari and Tom are the bomb!! willing to help whenever they can.. and training by Jeff and Lane is top notch!! A special thanks to all of them."

"Fishstone is also a very good countertop maker and I believe they still make them in addition to selling supplies. "

"Fishstone's training is done by Jeff from CCI. http://www.concretecountertopinstitute.com/"