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jeg starting to shine! Member since January 2024 Posts: 31	NOVA WHEELS Jun 12, 2024 9:44:33 GMT -5 jasoninsd, dshanpnw, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jeg on Jun 12, 2024 9:44:33 GMT -5 I am looking to try my hand at cabbing are the nova wheels on the kingsley north 6 worth the extra money thanks

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NOVA WHEELS Jun 12, 2024 9:50:14 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this

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Post by dshanpnw on Jun 12, 2024 9:50:14 GMT -5

Hi Jeg, I haven't tried any other wheels than the Nova 6" and they are on the KN. I think they are worth it, although the price has go up considerably just this year from last year. When it comes time to buy wheels again for me it will be the Novas.

jeg starting to shine! Member since January 2024 Posts: 31	NOVA WHEELS Jun 12, 2024 10:43:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jeg on Jun 12, 2024 10:43:02 GMT -5 THANKS

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NOVA WHEELS Jun 12, 2024 11:05:06 GMT -5 jasoninsd and khara like this

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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 12, 2024 11:05:06 GMT -5

There's been a lot of threads on this subject. Nova wheels are SO expensive! I prefer Novas, but I have only tried the Baltic "nova". It was horrible. Many people resurface old wheels. Johnson Bros lapidary also sells a nova type wheel that is supposed to be pretty good. I bought one, but I haven't tried it, yet.

realrockhound Cave Dweller Chucking leaverite at tweekers Member since June 2020 Posts: 4,488	NOVA WHEELS Jun 12, 2024 12:06:26 GMT -5 via mobile ThomasT, chris1956, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by realrockhound on Jun 12, 2024 12:06:26 GMT -5 Nova and galaxy are all I have ever used. Lapidary isn’t a cheap hobby sadly.

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NOVA WHEELS Jun 12, 2024 22:29:39 GMT -5 jasoninsd and khara like this

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Post by QuailRiver on Jun 12, 2024 22:29:39 GMT -5

Johnson Brothers Lapidary also carries the Diamond Pacific Nova wheels in addition to their SuperNova wheels. They currently sell the Diamond Pacific 6" Nova wheels for $128 each which is less than most vendors offer them for.
www.johnsonbrotherslapidary.com/product17081.html

Their 6" SuperNova Wheels they currently sell for $78.95
www.johnsonbrotherslapidary.com/Soft_Wheel_SuperNova_4_inch.html
I recently purchased their SuperNova 220 and 325 wheels. They gave me free shipping too. I haven't mounted and used them yet but they look to be good quality.

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khara fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2022 Posts: 1,979	NOVA WHEELS Jun 13, 2024 5:05:23 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by khara on Jun 13, 2024 5:05:23 GMT -5 I am really happy with my DP Nova wheels on my Kingsley. That said, I’ve never used any others and given the expense I probably will be willing to try others when the time comes to replace them.

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NOVA WHEELS Jun 13, 2024 6:10:26 GMT -5 rockjunquie likes this

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Post by liveoak on Jun 13, 2024 6:10:26 GMT -5

I have the KN 6" cabber with their standard wheels, and have been very happy with it.

The cost difference, for me, made the difference that I could afford to buy the cabber at all.

As the wheels wear out, I've replaced them with Johnson Brothers Super Nova's, which I'm also happy with.

Having never used Nova wheels, I can't offer a comparison.

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NOVA WHEELS Jun 13, 2024 6:15:16 GMT -5

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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 13, 2024 6:15:16 GMT -5

Jun 13, 2024 6:10:26 GMT -5 liveoak said:

I have the KN 6" cabber with their standard wheels, and have been very happy with it.

The cost difference, for me, made the difference that I could afford to buy the cabber at all.

As the wheels wear out, I've replaced them with Johnson Brothers Super Nova's, which I'm also happy with.

Having never used Nova wheels, I can't offer a comparison.

Patty

It's good to know you like the Super Novas. I hear they're good with the refurbishing, too.

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NOVA WHEELS Jun 13, 2024 8:56:36 GMT -5

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Post by liveoak on Jun 13, 2024 8:56:36 GMT -5

Well, I have mixed results on the refurbishing from Johnson Brothers.
I had one done, and it started to peel off.
I contacted them & they wouldn't honor it.

Next up, going to try to coat my own.
Have the materials - I'll get there.

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