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Post by roberte on Jul 23, 2007 10:43:21 GMT -5
I have the chance to buy a used Covington welt belt grinder in really good shape. Uses 3" wide- 24" long belts. How much trouble would it be to use this for shaping and polishing cabochons? I know most grinders for creating cabochons have more then one belt. I was figuring I could preform and rough grind a bunch of cabs at one time- then change belts accordingly. Would it be a pain in the neck? Or would it be worthwhile?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2007 11:26:17 GMT -5
I think you really need a hard diamond wheel to shape. Otherwise it would take forever. But for sanding and smoothing it would work well. If the price is right it might would be worth it for the finishing stages.
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Post by roberte on Jul 23, 2007 11:32:32 GMT -5
I would be mostly making square or rectangle cabochons as I have no use for ovals or rounds. All I would have to do is slab the material - then cut into proper shapes- grind and polish.
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Post by stefan on Jul 24, 2007 12:35:49 GMT -5
If the price is right- go for it
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