uneekarts
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Post by uneekarts on Dec 2, 2009 7:00:25 GMT -5
I see the UV-10 selling for around $225 to $250 and then I see the UV-18 selling for as little as $200. They look like essentially the same machine with just a little larger bowl capacity on the UV18 and maybe a larger base. The motor appears to be the same.
But, the UV-18 is not recommended for rocks.
Question 1- Do you think the UV-18 could be used if you just keep the weight down to the 10 pound level? I'd like the ability to be able to toss in a couple of the larger rocks from time to time but I'd be willing to watch the weight and use proper filler as needed.
Question 2- Anyone know if a UV-10 barrel can be mounted on the UV-18? I would need an extra barrel for polish anyway so I would probably be more than happy with a UV-10 tub for that stage.
I just hate to spend more money for a unit when I get a little larger one (that appears to be basically the same) for less money.
Thanks for helping me figure this one out.
Uneekarts
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 2, 2009 9:05:07 GMT -5
Howdy, I just ordered a UV10 Industrial from the Rockshed for $195. The UV 10 +18 come in regular models for dry tumbling of castings, shell casings etc and industrial models for wet tumbling rocks. The cheaper UV-18 you're seeing is probably not the industrial model. The industrial UV-18 runs about $260 at the Rockshed......Mel
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 2, 2009 10:11:28 GMT -5
I use a UV-18 Industrial and it does a great job with rocks. But, don't underestimate the size: 18 lbs. is a lot of rock. I run a 50 lb. rotary for the coarse grind and still have trouble generating enough rock to keep up with the UV-18. There are times when I wish I had bought the UV-10 just because of the amount of rock you need to fill it.
An no, you can't under fill a vibe and have it work. Instead of the cyclonic action needed to grind the rocks, you get them bouncing up and down in place with no grinding. Ceramic filler works best in a vibe, but you're also adding weight. You can do rocks up to goose egg size (or a little larger) in a UV-18, but need to fill in with a lot of medium and small stuff.
Hope this helps,
Chuck
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uneekarts
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Post by uneekarts on Dec 2, 2009 16:43:41 GMT -5
Yeah, I may just be suffering from a size matters disorder. I'll have to look at the rockshed UV-10 Industrial, $195 sounds like a good price. I know I've been on their site so I don't know why I didn't notice it. Eyes cross after staring at toys for too many hours.
Hard Rock: Thanks for the tip. I was planning on getting a 6 lb rotary to get started and doing like you said, using the vib for the later stages. If you can't keep an 18 pounder filled by feeding it with a 50lb rotary, I doubt I'd have much of chance with a smaller rotary. I do plan to build a DIY larger rotary in the future but even then the 10 punder sounds like it is the best route for me.
Thanks to all, looks like the UV-10 will be a good choice for me.
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Post by 150FromFundy on Dec 3, 2009 7:23:09 GMT -5
Filling a UV-18 will be a challenge unless you collect, or have achieved commercial status. My UV-10 holds between 200 to 400 preforms depending on the size of the pieces.
That's about 2 cheapy WF repalcement blades just to load it. One blade to do the 200 - 400 slabs, and a second to cut/grind the preforms.
A UV-10 may look small, but there is a whole lot of capacity in a really tough machine. Those who have come to know the UV-10 will likely never give it up. Welcome to the UV-10 Owner's Association!
Darryl.
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