bitterbrook
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by bitterbrook on Mar 3, 2007 14:27:43 GMT -5
I learned a lesson yesterday: When you're polishing a cab on a Nova wheel, DON'T DON'T run the pointy end into the wheel against the direction of rotation! Rending of clothes and gnashing of teeth will result.   Somehow I don't think I'll be able to sell this Tiffany Stone cabochon for enogh to replace that wheel! The only good thing about this accident was that the cabochon was not injured... Anyone know somewhere I can get a good deal on a 14,000 grit 6" Nova wheel? |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 3, 2007 15:25:21 GMT -5
Ohh that's gotta hurt! Any way you can still use it off-centre? At the club theirs was pretty beat up and you could still use it.
Nice stone though - sorry about the wheel - I feel your pain.
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Post by stoner on Mar 3, 2007 15:35:24 GMT -5
I've had a few cabs catch and go flying to the tray but haven't yet ruined a wheel or belt. Knock on wood! I would mix some 14k diamond powder in some epoxy and fill the area that got torn and see what happens. It'll only cost a few bucks to try.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Mar 3, 2007 17:59:45 GMT -5
My thought exactly ED!!! Might even want to put some crazy glue down first- Kinda- seal everything up first! Damn that has got to hurt- Sorry man- but that is one sweet looking cab!
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Post by larrywyland3 on Mar 3, 2007 19:22:16 GMT -5
I wrecked a wheel a while back. I used some of the thick hot stuff to fill in the spot and tack down the frayed edges. It did not last for to long, but long enough for me to get a new wheel in the mail. The hole is in the middle so that gives you both sides to work. www.rockpeddler.com sells a four pack of nova wheels. You can specify the wheels, I usually buy 2 280 and then what ever else. |
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Post by rockds on Mar 3, 2007 22:19:32 GMT -5
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Mar 3, 2007 23:41:01 GMT -5
I would try the diamond powder/epoxy before giving up and junking the wheel if you end up with a hard spot you can still use the rest of the wheel. at least keep it from flying apart
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 4, 2007 0:30:37 GMT -5
Whata bummer. I took a couple of chunks out of a belt before I learned my lession. I agree with putting some epoxy with diamond in it. Just be careful that the grit is the same quality as the kind they use in the wheel. I have noticed a difference between grits of different manufacturers. For example, a 600 grit nova wheel puts a finer sheen than a 1200 grit eastwind belt (at least in my findings). You don't want to contaminate your wheel with rougher diamond powder.
Steve
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Post by joe on Mar 5, 2007 1:44:34 GMT -5
Ouch! Man that bites it. I think Ed's advice is your best bet. I sure will be careful about how I hold my cabs to the wheel from now on. Thanks for the warning Steve. Sorry it happened to you.
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bitterbrook
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by bitterbrook on Mar 12, 2007 5:04:29 GMT -5
Thanks to all for the advice. I've ordered a new wheel but will try to repair this one as best I can for future emergency use.
Oh, add to your Genie list Sam Silverhawk's four-wheels-for-$370 deal...
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Post by Cher on Mar 12, 2007 22:10:21 GMT -5
Wow, those wheels really are expensive, now I know why that grinder I got is still sitting in the garage.  Sorry your's got jammed, at that price, I'd definitely try to fix it. Love the cab though, glad that didn't bite the dust. |
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Sorry your's got jammed, at that price, I'd definitely try to fix it. Love the cab though, glad that didn't bite the dust. 
