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Adjusting the Seam Phantom

®

 

To ensure the tightest possible seams, each Seam Phantom® is checked for squareness before it leaves 
the factory.  Slight variations in polishers can affect the finished product so shim washers are provided 
to make final adjustments.  A newly assembled Seam Phantom®/polisher should initially be checked 
with a good square and then tested and adjusted utilizing a sample seam ground on scrap stone as 
follows: 

1.

 

On a scrap piece of stone set up the Glide Guide and grind the first half of a finished seam 
per the instructions on page 9 thru 11 of this manual, steps 1 thru 6 and steps 8 thru 12.  
Skip step 7, “Back Grind”.  Dress the entire edge of the stone with the turbo pads to 150 grit.  
Make sure all the chips in the upper edge of the seam have been eliminated. 

2.

 

On a second scrap piece of stone create the mating half of the seam in the same way.  Make 
sure all the chips in the upper edge of the seam have been eliminated. 

3.

 

Place the two halves of the finished seam together.  Make sure the top of the sample is even 
and flat and observe the gap at the edge of the seam.  The seam should be tight on the top 
edge.  A slight gap on the bottom edge is acceptable and sometimes desirable.  It is a matter 
of personal preference.  Some fabricators prefer to make perpendicular tight seams from 
top to bottom.  Other fabricators prefer a slight gap on the bottom to ensure the top is 
always tightest. 

4.

 

Add shim washers to the attachment screws, between the spacer and Seam Phantom®, as 
required to create the desired seam. 

 

a)

 

To correct a gap on the top edge, shim washers can be placed between the spacer and 
Seam Phantom® on the top two attachment screws.  Utilize one or two washers on each 
screw as required.  See Figure 3 for correct washer location. 

 

NOTE:   A single washer added to the top two attachment screws changes the angle of 

the turbo pad by approximately ¼ degree and will result in approximately .005” 
additional stone removed at the bottom of a 3cm sample (the approximate 
thickness of a human hair).  This will correct an approximately .010” gap at the 
top of a finished seam when both halves are brought together.
 

 

b)

 

Shim washers may also be utilized on the lower two attachment screws to close an 
overly large gap on the lower edge of the seam. 

 

5.

 

After the washers have been added repeat the process to ensure the desired seams are 
being produced. 

6.

 

The Seam Phantom® is now set to produce consistent tight seams.  Occasionally this process 
may need to be repeated as the plastic base plate that slides on the Glide Guide wears. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 0010-1

Page 1: ...thoroughly for assembly instructions safe operation tool handling tool capability information and all other precautions before using the tool Keep this manual in a place where operators can access it...

Page 2: ...d Accessories 4 Tools Needed for Assembly 4 Assembling the Seam Phantom 5 Adjusting the Seam Phantom 7 USE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Before Using the Seam Phantom 8 How to Operate 9 Work Piece Setup 9 Guide Setu...

Page 3: ...on and proper personal safety equipment when using this product Observe Maximum RPM Maximum 4000 RPM for the turbo Abrasives and 10000 RPM for the 2 cup wheel Caution Firmly attach all components befo...

Page 4: ...nal 1 Tool Box for Seam Phantom and Attachments 1 SL3 ADM14 M14 Threaded Snail Lock Adapter 5 8 11 Adapter is available 1 SL3 60 60 Grit Turbo Abrasive Pad 1 SL3 150 150 Grit Turbo Abrasive Pad 1 SL3...

Page 5: ...below Guard will not be needed with the Seam Phantom 2 Using a 3mm Allen or Hex wrench remove quantity 4 4mm diameter Hex screws item 2 from head of Polisher at the locations shown in Figure 2 below D...

Page 6: ...Phantom Insert shim washers item 7 optional between Spacer and Seam Phantom to adjust the angle of the grinding pad as noted below Tighten using a 3mm Allen Hex wrench NOTE See section titled Adjusti...

Page 7: ...ge is acceptable and sometimes desirable It is a matter of personal preference Some fabricators prefer to make perpendicular tight seams from top to bottom Other fabricators prefer a slight gap on the...

Page 8: ...GFCI between the main power supply and the cord of the machine Keep Water Out of the Grinder electric version Do not let water into the motor of the electric grinder Water inside the machine will weak...

Page 9: ...ion for the seam Mark with tape cut to the template or other preferred method 3 Use two gauge blocks to line up the Glide Guide straight edge parallel to the seam See Figure 4 below 4 Your Glide Guide...

Page 10: ...e to ensure an adequate water supply DO NOT OVERHEAT the Cup Wheel by operating it dry Max speed for the 2 Cup Wheel is 10 000 RPM Dressing the Seam Suggested Process 8 Start with either the SL3 60 or...

Page 11: ...ss of the seam with the power and water off the Seam Phantom can be lightly rolled from left to right across the Glide Guide to see if the turbo pad drags or turns on a high spot If the turbo pad does...

Page 12: ...Page 12 FIGURE 5 Dressing the Seam After Use Clean and dry the electric polisher as noted in the Cleaning and Maintenance section...

Page 13: ...ing a dry air supply to remove any dust or moisture This will extend the life of the electric motor 2 Cleaning Guide Rods and Bushings After heavy use the in and out adjustment of the Seam Phantom may...

Page 14: ...Page 14 FIGURE 6 Cleaning...

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