Another cab how to

Holy crap, is that how you're supposed to do it? If I use these instructions I could probably finish a cab from preform to finished cab in 15 min. ;D
Seriously, those are well written instructions and anyone wanting to learn how to cut cabs would benefit from reading and following these instructions. Good link Stephan.

Great explanation

What do we all think about the Swap top product, any good ?

Jeff P

Those are pretty good instructions with some information often left out of cab how-to's. However it assums you are using one of those benchtopp models (basically a modified stained glass grinder if you ask me). I know some poeple use rotating flat laps for cabs, but I imagine the motions the article talks about are different for a wheel-setup. Like it said, it's something you just have to get a feel for. The same probably applies for whatever setup you use.

I really like the photos of the cab shape. One thing it leaves out is the 15 degree (or so) bezel that is done during preforming. Other than that, the progression of angles is very useful.

The best part is the dopping cabs upside-down to do the backs! I guess i'm not crazy after all!

I used to use a stained glass grinder, which is made by the same company. They are good for glass, but I imagine doing rocks would be more time consuming. It looks like you have to change a lot of stuff, especially when converting from a saw. It would be good for a small space or someone who just wants to dabble a bit. My thought is: The people at Covington, Lortone, etc have been doing cabbing equipment for decades. There's a reason their cabbing equipment and saws look virtually the same as they did 30 years ago: They work great and are very effective.

Well, it may be the male in me who likes a big metal motorized thing that makes a lot of noise more than a cute plastic one that quietly whirrs.

BTW, Yeah Ed, how long does it take you to do cabs. I heard you don't dop, so I am curious. I do them in batches so I have no idea.
Steve