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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 25, 2006 10:28:40 GMT -5
Hey all,
I've been researching cabbers and found one that seems to be a pretty good machine at a price I can afford. I found it on the Rock Shed page....Here's the specs:
GP-6 Diamond Wheel Cab Maker Includes:
80 & 200 grit 6" x 1-1/2" brazed metal-bond diamond wheels
6" x 1-1/2" rubber expandable drum
400 & 600 mesh 3M™ metal-bond diamond belts
1200 & 3000 mesh resin-bond diamond belts
Three Poly Tex polishing pads
6" leather polishing disc
3M™ feathering disc adhesive
8 oz. bottle of Tool-Cool
Micromite diamond compound kit (1200, 8000 & 14,000 mesh)
One tube Microsol extender
Submersible water pump & hose
Three stainless steel water control valves
1/3 HP thermal protected 1725 RPM motor
Adjustable stainless steel motor mount on wood base
Pulley and power cord
$875.00
What do ya think?
I was looking at the JB Pro Grinder also....but i think i'll get more bang for the buck with the GP-6....
I've looked at the Arbor and Flat Lap types as well but I think I need a cabber to do the things I want to do!
Thanks,
Dan
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 25, 2006 11:42:27 GMT -5
Were did you find that price? Oh DUh Rock shed- Well I actually thought about this one- Studied it long and hard- Seems like a well built system- just a bit crowded in wheel space- but that is livable- I would call shawn and talk to him about it- He is a grat guy and will be honest with ya (bearing in mind his business is selling this stuff) But he has never done wrong by me in the past!
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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 25, 2006 12:08:51 GMT -5
Thanks Stefan,
I don't think the wheel space will be an issue for me...small hands...I like the deal because it comes with the grinding wheels. I'll see if anyone has ever used one and speak with Shawn as well.
Dan
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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 25, 2006 12:20:18 GMT -5
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Post by stefan on Jan 25, 2006 14:50:01 GMT -5
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Post by slim7309 on Jan 25, 2006 17:59:08 GMT -5
Hey Tex, just buy the one you found at the rock shed & you can always call them if you have any problems too- a lot of folks on this board buy from this rock shop-& i have not herd any problems with these folks -sure you can buy cheaper somewhere else & i'm not saying that your gonna have a problem but if you do like i said before just call them they'll be happy to help you out-- just my 2cents Tex, Be Safe Bub, Slim
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Post by stefan on Jan 25, 2006 19:26:15 GMT -5
Ron's Rocks has a pretty good rating too- Not as many use him but the ones that do Love his service! After tonights BS with my Leather Belt (see Now WHat post in this section) I'm about ready to chuck the whole cabbing idea- The wife refuses to let me give up so easy but I'm just not sure If I'm up to the challange!
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 25, 2006 20:30:02 GMT -5
hey if ya want my humble opinion id stick with the 6 wheels i found when i was useing belts on an exspandable drum it was a hassel when ya get to the last grit and find some scratches and ya have to take that belt off and go back two or three and keep stoppin the machine and switchin belts if you can swing the price without it hurtin i think your gonna be more happy with the 6 wheels inline if ya miss a scratch you just slide over and hit the wheel you need --i got to the point with the belts that i would get fed up and just shut the machine off and start again later cause i was fed up with changin the belts hahaha ---- hey just my two cents and i never used one of those flats from start to finish on a cab so i know nothing about them i just see it as every grit ya have to stop to change grits
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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 26, 2006 0:37:19 GMT -5
Hey guys,
Thanks for the insight...It's a tough choice and i really need to watch the budget. I may have to compromise convenience for price. I did find a used 6 wheel cab unit in Bastrop for about the same price as the GP-6....but it's used....
..i'll have to think on it some more...hell i don't even have my tax refund yet so it's all pipe dreamin right now anyway!
I just finished shaping a few more slabs on the trim saw....need a grinder bad.. ;D
Dan
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Post by stefan on Jan 26, 2006 10:32:56 GMT -5
Dan Used Equipment is a pretty good bet- This stuff is made to work in extreme conditions (water, grit, heat!) so it last forever! My grinder has to be close to 30 years old! I'm the 3rd owner (that I know of) and it still runs great! I agree with sands on the multi- wheel design- But like you say convience comes at a price! If I could pick up a used 6 wheel unit for a good price I would go for it (hey how much did they want for it??? Hmmm wonder what the shipping would be  ) |
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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 26, 2006 13:17:28 GMT -5
Hey Stefan - If I remember right it was about $750.00 w/wheels and a trim saw. It also comes with a cabinet stand included ...No shipping, I would just drive pick it up.....Still thinking about it....but am reconsidering the 6 wheel used unit based on what you told me....
I'm not sure but it might be an old Covington unit....
Thanks,
Dan
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Post by stefan on Jan 26, 2006 14:45:36 GMT -5
LOL No I was thinking I should buy it!!! *teasing* Point is you will not regret getting a multiwheel machine (if you can afford it) and if it's a Covington- well all the better- there stuff is solid top notch! The price seems pretty good as long as the wheels are still good (check them carefully couse grinders are either right or left handed and will tend to grind on one side or the other)
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