Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Feb 3, 2008 20:02:39 GMT -5
Hey folks,
Does anyone have or used the Lortone Exact - Span Rubber Drums ? How do they hold up? Do they run ok ? I'm thinking of getting one as they'r only $23 plus belts.
Thanks
Wolf
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Post by BuiltonRock on Feb 3, 2008 20:21:59 GMT -5
Wolf,
When I bought my cabber it had an exact span on it. I hated it!! A real pain to change and I could never get the right tension. The belts would slip after a while and I just do not believe the design is made to last.
I have an expanding rubber drum and it works like a charm and I can see it will last for years and years.
If you want my old one, it is yours for the shipping!! Just pm me if so.
john
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Feb 3, 2008 21:27:31 GMT -5
Hey John ,
Sent you a pm
Thanks
Wolf
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Post by docone31 on Feb 3, 2008 22:40:11 GMT -5
I have an expanding drum and I love it. So far, it is 7yrs old and has served me very well. Belts are inexpensive and really last.
Well worth it.
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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 4, 2008 11:38:03 GMT -5
The ExactSpan is a three part wheel. Two metal center halves and a replaceable rubber sleeve. To change belts you have to take it apart. The 8" uses a slightly smaller than standard size belt so not everyone carries them. I don't think you can find diamond belts to fit them. The Expando drums on the other hand allows you to slide a belt on and off without taking a wheel apart. Well worth the extra cost.
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Feb 4, 2008 12:41:39 GMT -5
Hey js ,
What kind of price can you give me on the expando rubber drums and belts ? you can pm me if youd like . I'd much rather deal with someone from the board than to go elsewhere. Thanks
Wolf
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Post by Titania on Feb 4, 2008 14:28:47 GMT -5
Hey js , What kind of price can you give me on the expando rubber drums and belts ? you can pm me if youd like . I'd much rather deal with someone from the board than to go elsewhere. Thanks Wolf I have an Expando, wolf. They're great. You definitely won't regret just spending a bit more to get one. It takes me about 30 seconds to change my polishing belts. |
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Feb 4, 2008 14:38:23 GMT -5
Hey Titania,
How goes it ? Havent seen many cabs from you yet. lol Like I said/typed earlier I would love to get the expando but they'r twice the money , hopefully JS can give me a great price.What size is your drum and what belt grit sizes do you use on it ?
Ohhh btw I have started another box for you hehehehe but its probably 4 wks out still as well as boxes for Roxy and Dee almost as good as a " Dont open till whenever " box LOL
Wolf
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Post by Titania on Feb 4, 2008 14:58:15 GMT -5
Hey Titania, How goes it ? Havent seen many cabs from you yet. lol Like I said/typed earlier I would love to get the expando but they'r twice the money , hopefully JS can give me a great price.What size is your drum and what belt grit sizes do you use on it ? Ohhh btw I have started another box for you hehehehe but its probably 4 wks out still as well as boxes for Roxy and Dee almost as good as a " Dont open till whenever " box LOL Wolf Doing good! I've got 2 more rows of boards to put down in our bedroom. One down, two more bedrooms to go! *lol* Hey, I've found a little time to cab...here's my most recent batch: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=ccabs&action=display&thread=21699I've got the 1 1/2" drum. I'm running 3 micron (8k, I think??), 1 micron (wanna say this is 14k), 0.5 (50k) micron and 0.25 (100k) micron belts. I could be wrong on the 3 micron and 1 micron conversions...I honestly can't remember, and I go by the micron size rather than grit. How's the saw working out for ya? I think we need to see some photos!  |
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Feb 4, 2008 20:04:11 GMT -5
ahh yes I saw those lol I love the green one it looks like it has depth to it great job ... so when the floors are done then what ?? lol
Everything I cut is in the tumbler , when I take them out to check , in a couple days , I'll post some pictures
Wolf
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Post by Titania on Feb 5, 2008 8:02:33 GMT -5
ahh yes I saw those lol I love the green one it looks like it has depth to it great job ... so when the floors are done then what ?? lol Everything I cut is in the tumbler , when I take them out to check , in a couple days , I'll post some pictures Wolf When the floors are done I'm sure we'll be moving on to some other project. *lol* Once spring rolls around, it's gardening time...and that's not TOO far off now. I've got a tumble batch coming out today, too. It's so exciting to see all of your hard work come to fruition after so much waiting! |
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Feb 5, 2008 12:50:28 GMT -5
I have a batch that I need to check on .. guess I could do it today lol its all preforms so they shouldnt need to take a full run
Wolf
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