Thread: Cerium Oxide

I was wondering where I could get some Cerium Oxide, a small amount. I don't need much, just enough to do a strop or two... I've heard talk that quality matters, and I'm not sure who has the "good" stuff. I've seen it on Amazon, but I'd have enough to do everybody's strop on this forum 2x....

Any help would be appreciated....
Thanks....

I was thinking about ordering some myself.

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Any shop that sells lapidary supplies will have it. It's commonly used as a stone polish.

Originally Posted by zib

I was wondering where I could get some Cerium Oxide, a small amount. I don't need much, just enough to do a strop or two... I've heard talk that quality matters, and I'm not sure who has the "good" stuff. I've seen it on Amazon, but I'd have enough to do everybody's strop on this forum 2x....

Any help would be appreciated....
Thanks....

I've far more good quality cerium than I could ever use, and would be happy to send you some for the cost of the postage.
As mentioned above, it's prettily readily availabe, and me being in OZ probably makes it cost prohibitive, but if you can't sorce cheap locally lob me a pm and I'll send you some.
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I have found this seller's Cerium Oxide to be of a very high quality: The Fundamental Rockhound

Originally Posted by bassguy

I have found this seller's Cerium Oxide to be of a very high quality: The Fundamental Rockhound

I'll second that.
Great quality and pricing (no affiliation, just happy customer).




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Originally Posted by zib

I was wondering where I could get some Cerium Oxide, a small amount. I don't need much, just enough to do a strop or two... I've heard talk that quality matters, and I'm not sure who has the "good" stuff. I've seen it on Amazon, but I'd have enough to do everybody's strop on this forum 2x....

Any help would be appreciated....
Thanks....

Give Glen a pm thats where i got mine. It comes in a small jar and is mixed with neetsfoot oil, just stir it up and your ready to apply. Nice and easy

What do you guys apply this CeOx to? Felt, linen or leather? Does one material offer distinct advantages over another? I use .5µ CrOx now and I am wondering if this would complement or replace the CrOx and/or .5µ diamond spray

I put it on felt and I like how it works when and if I need it.
Some think it works finer and faster than Chromium Oxide, but most of us only have our subjective experiences to back this up. In my mind, Cerium Ox is as fine as it gets. True or it, it's the highest grit tool in my shed.

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