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| In 1998 we introduced a new material, Porcelain
Tile, for "inserts" and onsets" to the running surface of stones. In the
first 3 years we installed this surface on over 4000 stones, and the results
have been fantastic.
For a complete story on this, please see our information sheet "All About Curling Stones". In the year 2000 we upgraded our stone refurbishing machinery with state-of-the-art, computerized equipment which results in a 25% price reduction. Tileset, a Trevor stone with Porcelain Tile completely across the bottom of the stone. Clubs in the U.S. that are using Porcelain
Tile:
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| Inserts of Blue Hone granite into Trevor granite stones has been produced for over 40 years, providing a running surface that was resistant to pitting. Unfortunately, the white specks or calcium deposits in the Blue Hone granite does tend to dislodge, especially on the running edge and this causes erratic and inconsistent running of the stones. Also, the expansion/contraction of the Blue Hone granite is different than that of other granites and as this picture shows, it causes breakout and fractures. You will also note that the seam of adhesive is very close to the running edge, subjecting the adhesive to abrasion and moist conditions, which causes the adhesive to fall out. With the introduction of DI water to make better and faster ice the very nature of DI water or "hungry water" is drawing calcium from the stones thus causing pitting. |
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| Ailsert (Centre stone, front row), a Trevor
stone with a Blue Hone Ailsa Craig granite insert.
Plastic Curling Stone Handles, colors available are Red, Yellow and Blue, top row. In the molding process, 10% fiber glass is added to the polycarbonate plastic for extra strength. The threaded insert is made of high grade steel. The handle bolt, felt washer and decals are included. We also do en-graving of handles in our shop. Tileset Granite Junior middle row, far left - All Granite Junior Stone with Blue Hone granite running surface, weighs 25lbs. |
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Tileset Plastic Junior Stone weighs 25 lbs, and runs identical to the all granite stones. It is also available with a Blue Hone granite running surface.
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| The Bantam Curling
Stone weighs about 10 lbs, and has real curling stone granite and handles.
We developed this stone for Jam Can curling, which is mostly played in
schoolyards, although they are also used by all ages, on rivers and retention
ponds. They are becoming very popular because of the low cost.
$125.00 per pair |
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