lonetreestudios
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by lonetreestudios on May 7, 2012 22:38:40 GMT -5
So I took a look around and didn't find the answer...but sorry if I missed it!
What is the difference between the "regular" and the "industrial" models of the Ultra-vibe polishers? I have found sites that list both versions with the same motor, and it appears the only difference is the barrels have blue stripes instead of yellow..?? I know several people have said you have to use the industrial model for rocks as opposed to brass, have also heard one model is for dry only as opposed to both wet and dry..
Thanks for any help...
Rodney
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Post by johnjsgems on May 8, 2012 8:16:56 GMT -5
The Industrial has a much more powerful motor, bigger springs, and heavier bowl. Someone recently posted pictures of both models in this section.
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grayfingers
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Post by grayfingers on May 8, 2012 8:38:11 GMT -5
That was me, I had a photobucket issue and ended up deleting that post. Got my pics back up. I inherited a non-ind. UV 10 and not knowing there was a difference I tumbled numerous loads. The yellow striped bowl is thinner, I repaired it with JB Weld at one point. The brass polishing model is for dry running, and I called the fellow that makes these, he said to pull the pad on the bowl platform and seal underneath. The concern is that the little motor could get wet. I sealed with silicone, and had no problem. For anyone who already has a non-ind. model, I would seal as above, and get a 3 lb. bowl. After learning more, I got a 3 lb. bowl, which the standard model will handle. Unfortunately, I had already done the damage, and the motor seized up after two loads. So, I just bought an Industrial UV 10, and now I believe I have the most versatile setup. One can choose between the 3 lb. or 10 lb. bowls. The 3 lb. is handy when tumbling cabs, with 1/3 ceramic media it takes about 75 cabs to load the small bowl. With the large bowl one can tumble fairly large stones and slabettes. There really is quite a difference in the tumblers. Here they are side-by-side. Note the difference in height of bowl platform, due to the much larger motor and it also has much heavier springs. Also, there are two bracing struts from the motor to the bowl platform. (see 3rd pic) Non-Ind. motor Ind. motor Same maker (Fasco) as the motor on my Lortone QT 12. Showing both sizes of bowls.
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lonetreestudios
starting to spend too much on rocks
RIP Rodney, AKA @lonetreestudios
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Post by lonetreestudios on May 9, 2012 22:15:16 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by johnjsgems on May 10, 2012 8:26:36 GMT -5
Fasco is a major manufacturer of fractional horse power motors. Give the motor numbers to a Fasco dealer and you will find it is an OEM motor made specifically for True Square (Thumler's). The shaft is oversized from same standard motor. You have to buy replacement motors from Thumler's or an authorized dealer. I don't know about Lortone but Gy-Roc Fasco motors are standard motors from Graingers as are all the motors Covington uses.
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grayfingers
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Post by grayfingers on May 10, 2012 9:18:51 GMT -5
John, that is good to know about the OEM motor, you saved me some time with that tip as I am hoping to convert the other tumbler to ind. duty. If I can get the motor, springs and struts it should be pretty easy unless the individual parts cost more than the whole unit.
Bill
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Post by johnjsgems on May 10, 2012 9:59:59 GMT -5
An off the shelf motor may work if you could bush the weight hole down to fit the shaft providing all other specs were the same.
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