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Thanks Jim, have a great day

Hi Peter, yes was aware of the iron content, I was told cluster dust has a 1% iron content, did the magnet test with little result and after applying using the usual gluing method had no trouble, once it's down, it's down, done around 15m of ballasting so far (lot more to go) with great results at very little cost. I probably should of mentioned that in the video but deemed it irrelevant due to the application process which eliminates any problems, I also neglected to mention that I wash the ballast before applying. thanks for the comment.

That's a big layout!

Hi David, I think it's called Granite Dust in the uk, I have also found out it comes in various sizes, if you find it i would go for the coarser option, you'll get more varied sized when sifting, the 2mm is to fine and powdery. here's a link on how its used in the UK. www.perfectgrassltd.co.uk/how-to-install-the-groundworks-for-an-artificial-grass-lawn/ It's probably the same stuff we used here in Australia

Thanks Steve Like I mentioned It’s the stuff they put under artificial grass, iwhich is very common here in Oz, due to water restrictions in summer, So if your in a cooler climate might be hard to find, keep those gears turning👍🏻

Check crusher dust in the US

Hi Jeff, the only 2 sieves I used are aluminium flyscreen mesh and rubber non slip drawer liner available at most hardware stores, It's all about hole size, experiment on whats available in your area, I've experimented with other material but the is the only stuff that gives me a range of rock sizes, feel free to ask for more info.

@@iansimpson5416 Have you tried a flour sifter?

Thanks John The size is much the same as the ho/oo bought stuff and the colour is a lot closer to real ballast. I’ll look into that filter idea, just love experimenting 👍🏻

Hi Charlie, did a washed sample but didn’t make much difference after I weathered and glued it down so left it as is.

I have found it at several Canadian places as Crusher Dust.

@@gregwilliams7354 ,Thanks so much Greg. I know exactly what you’re referring to.

Hi, Good point, I was in a well ventilated work shop, so no problem but if in a small shed I'd were a mask, (I'm sure you would have one) it only give off a small amount of cement dust, nothing more than if you were actually mixing cement. also after you have remove the powder in the first stage you can wash the ballast to remove any residual dust.

Yes is the answer , dust eminates , I use graded granite in 20kgs bags so jus pouring it you can see the dust generated and I don’t think you want to be breathing it in .

Yes, it picked up a few grains when I put it on one of those magnetic sheets like the ones they print calendars on, but once locked down with the glue/ water mix it’s solid

Hi Richard, I think it's called Granite Dust in the uk, here's a link on how its used in the UK. www.perfectgrassltd.co.uk/how-to-install-the-groundworks-for-an-artificial-grass-lawn/ It's probably the same stuff we used here in Australia

well done, yes experimentation is half the fun in our hobby:)