lilraybug
off to a rocking start
Member since June 2024
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Post by lilraybug on Jun 10, 2024 23:53:30 GMT -5
Hey all. Newbie here. Live in PDX, just starting my journey. Actually been going through the forum reading posts comparing cabbing machines. Need to decide which one I should get.
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Post by Pat on Jun 10, 2024 23:56:10 GMT -5
Welcome from California.
PDX=? Hmm, Portland, Oregon, I see.
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Post by vegasjames on Jun 11, 2024 1:59:54 GMT -5
Welcome from Southern Nevada.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 11, 2024 5:27:25 GMT -5
Welcome from Virginia!
I have the Genie. The Kingsley wasn't available when I got it. If I had to buy one today, I'd get the Kingsley. I'm happy with my Genie, but the Kingsley has a few advantages over it- as I'm sure you've read.
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Post by liveoak on Jun 11, 2024 6:24:08 GMT -5
Welcome from NW Florida. I have the Kingsley North 6" & love it.
Patty
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lilraybug
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Post by lilraybug on Jun 11, 2024 9:30:58 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! Yes, I'm leaning towards the Kingsley North cab 6 nova, it is out of stock but will be available at the end of the month. The other option is the Highland park cab 8.
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chris1956
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Post by chris1956 on Jun 11, 2024 11:27:14 GMT -5
Welcome from Missouri. I have had a Kingsley North cabber for about 3 years now and it has been great.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 11, 2024 15:22:17 GMT -5
Welcome from Central California! I love my Kingsley. The only other one I would seriously consider at this point is the HP. I always wanted an 8 until I started doing some inside curves. Now I wish I had a Pixie too!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jun 11, 2024 15:54:41 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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titaniumkid
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Post by titaniumkid on Jun 11, 2024 18:53:48 GMT -5
Hello from Australia
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 11, 2024 19:29:31 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 11, 2024 20:07:50 GMT -5
lilraybug welcome from AZ, formerly from across the river in Vancouver WA First, the Mt Hood rock club operates a lapidary shop where you can compare things like 6 or 8 inch wheels and whatnot. My first setup was 8 inch until I used 6 inch wheels, they fit my style better. We will be vendors at the Mt Hood show in about 2 weeks, you should visit and meet some nice people if you haven't already. I use a genie, but am assembling the bits to build my own with the wheels further apart. If I was buying a new one, I would get the EZ Cab ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/rockoonz/image/upload/v1718154457/arrsvttgbrui1c4qg3x9.jpg)
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Post by roy on Jun 12, 2024 10:09:50 GMT -5
welcome from Hermiston Oregon
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rocknrob
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Post by rocknrob on Jun 12, 2024 15:32:35 GMT -5
Welcome! I grew up here in Washington but moved down and lived in Portland metro for over 24 years. Welcome from Washington State! If you want to go cheap and see what you like, I could recommend a 8" flat lap. If you get a wheel with the 220 smoothing and sponge you get similar results to a cabbing machine.
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lilraybug
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Post by lilraybug on Jun 12, 2024 17:30:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips! I'll check out what I can find out about the ez cab! It wasn't one I had considered or looked into.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 13, 2024 0:46:01 GMT -5
Welcome the forum from South Dakota! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Like some others, I too am a Kingsly North Cabber 6" with Nova wheels owner...
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